Supply chain
Supporting the Unique Maritime Needs of the Pharma Industry
In the pharmaceutical industry, where precision and adherence to strict timelines are essential due to the sensitivity of cargo, knowing the exact arrival time becomes a critical factor. Cargo can become unviable if delays are too lengthy. Precise delivery schedules allow for careful planning of distribution, minimizing potential disruptions and ensuring that medications are available…
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Supply chain
Don’t Just Pay Detention and Demurrage Charges
Demurrage and detention processes and charges can significantly impact the efficiency and costs of international shipping operations. In this blog post, Windward will explore effective strategies to prevent, validate, and dispute detention and demurrage charges. By employing these practices, businesses can cut costs and save valuable time, while ensuring accurate invoicing. The Basics: Detention vs….
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Supply chain
Windward Recognized as a “Notable Vendor” in Gartner’s “International Visibility Business Process Context” Report
Leading analyst firm, Gartner, has defined and evaluated a new category: International Visibility Business Process Context. Its report on this category notes the importance of the technology in this category. “The role of international visibility technology is more critical now as organizations facing unprecedented challenges need to know where their in-transit goods are, and gain…
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Risks & compliance
Heavy Metal: OFAC Expands Sanctions Far Beyond Oil
The U.S. imposed additional sanctions and export controls on Russia in coordination with international partners earlier this month, targeting over 300 entities: “Among others, these commitments include further disrupting Russia’s ability to source inputs for its war, closing evasion loopholes, further reducing reliance on Russian energy, squeezing Russia’s access to the international financial system, and…
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