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Loss of momentum – cautious optimism

“There is a loss of momentum in the market. The demand for containers is decreasing, and shrinking volumes are typical for all modes of transport. This trend can be explained by stagnating economic growth worldwide,” says Gyulai Krisztina in the April issue of the Supply Chain Monitor, a newspaper for supply chain managers, discussing the situation and prospects of freight forwarding in 2023.

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Companies that care are to gain competitive edge

In general, it is true that, with the exception of the Covid period companies could continuously grow, save, invest and raise wages. However, by 2023, for the first time in many years, businesses have to be very careful when preparing their plans. Additionally, due to the energy crisis, we have to consider cost elements whose rate and scale were almost negligible in the past.

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Driver wages – sector in double bind

Chances are high that employers cannot afford the wage-increases that workers expect. We are facing a tough year. Now is the time when we need heroes: businesses that care and understand, businesses that have a strong vision for the future, These businesses may not necessarily offer the highest wages on the market, but they can provide a solid foundation, says Gyulai Krisztina, managing director of INCON-LOGISTC Ltd, in response to Fuvarlevél’s question about drivers’ wages and the recognition of the profession.

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Where do we end up? Is Forint to be blamed for everything?

As everyday customers, we feel the constant creeping up of product prices. The Forint exchange rate has drastically weakened against the euro, the dollar, and regional currencies in the past six months. Setting the exchange rate in a small, open country like Hungary is difficult. Let’s examine how the weakening of the Forint impacts our daily lives.

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How sea shipments get in a jam?

When discussing traffic jams, one would typically think of big cities, peak hours, and holidays, but certainly of road transport. However, you can also talk about traffic jams at sea; we have witnessed many instances over the past 2-3 years. This refers to ships being crammed and waiting to depart or dock around ports. But what does this mean, and what is behind it?

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War in footsteps of Covid – how to survive?

Consumers have had to face many new situations, each with its own pros and cons, over the past three years. There are things we understand, things we learn about, and things we are unable to understand or accept. The past three years have been especially interesting from an economic point of view. Let’s examine the lessons of Covid that could prove useful during times of conflict.

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Fast adjustment to replace standstill

Managers and owners of shipping companies often find themselves in situations where clients reveal their strategic decisions. This is particularly true in the aftermath of Covid and amidst the current war. As veterans in the logistics sector, we navigate challenges daily to maintain our usual standards, all the while gaining insight into how various market players react to the current situation. Part 2

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Uncertainty boosts accumulation – no ease on logistics sector burdens

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict raises worldwide concern among economic actors and society. As an owner, managing director, and seasoned veteran in the logistics sector, I face challenges daily to maintain our usual level of performance. On the other hand, we have insight into how various market players react to the war situation and the purchasing decisions they make in order to survive and reorganize.. Part 1

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