Logistics, Supply Chain

Building the supply chain forward Strategies to mitigate disruption in automotive logistics

April 14, 2022

Building the supply chain
The automotive supply chain is surrounded by
rising uncertainty. Global freight, material and
energy networks face significant imbalances
and congestion. The industry is struggling with
whiplash between shutdowns and pent-up
demand in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic –
resulting in constraints in the upstream supply of
components, higher logistics costs and production
losses, as well as depleting finished vehicle
inventory.

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Localfrio The is an innovative company that operates with agility and customization in the main Brazilian ports, from north to south. Operating for over 60 years with highly skilled professionals and cutting-edge technology, developed its infrastructure to provide integrated services in customs terminal, general warehouse, transport and cold storage. Today, there are seven (7) reference business units, where Localfrio invests in logistics and intelligence training teams responsible for each step.

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Localfrio The is an innovative company that operates with agility and customization in the main Brazilian ports, from north to south. Operating for over 60 years with highly skilled professionals and cutting-edge technology, developed its infrastructure to provide integrated services in customs terminal, general warehouse, transport and cold storage. Today, there are seven (7) reference business units, where Localfrio invests in logistics and intelligence training teams responsible for each step.

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