After a sharp decrease in 2023 with 26% of the take up of logistics real estate in 11 European markets, the take up in 2024 will stabilize. This is one of the conclusions of two studies Buck Consultants International / BCI Global published this morning.
Read moreThe EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tool to put a fair price to the lifecycle of carbon intensive goods imported into the EU. As per October 2023, CBAM imposes a reporting obligation and carbon tax for companies importing designated goods, full implementation expected on January 1st, 2026.
Read moreEuropean road and parcel freight rates will increase with 8% in the next six months. Global ocean freight rates are stable at low level, but air freight rates will further decrease with another 5%.
These are one of the main conclusions from the Transport Monitor of leading supply chain and logistics consulting company BCI Global. For the tenth time an esteemed panel of shippers and manufacturers gave their expectations on freight rates developments for the next six months.
Read moreReshoring accelerates as American and European companies want to de-risk their supply chain from geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions. This concludes supply chain and location strategy consulting firm BCI Global in a very extensive study (supported by SCM).
Read moreThe next years more companies will set-up R&D centers in the major regions of the world (e.g. Europe, North America, Asia).
This expectation was presented at the World Conference of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP) in Luxembourg by René Buck, CEO BCI Global.
Read moreAs the traditional supply chain risk approaches fail, the key question is how to incorporate risk resilience in your supply chain. BCI has developed a Resilience Framework to assess risks and to make explicit trade-offs in terms of risk management, resilience and investments.
Read moreBCI Global will exhibit at this important Summit, and speaks and moderates a lunch session.
Read moreThe Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit focuses on the entire manufacturing supply chain – how products are invented, manufactured, shipped and sold.
Read moreLogiMed is a focused conference for medical and diagnostic manufacturers. A great line-up of speakers will address all end-to-end supply chain challenges.
Read moreThe Site Selectors Guild is the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. The annual conference is a premier event where 400 economic development professionals meet the Guild members and enjoy a conference with interesting sessions.
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