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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

However, interestingly enough, in today’s global freight environment, shipping from China to Los Angeles by ocean freight and following that up with air cargo shipments to Europe may actually be a more viable route. In other words, ocean cargo costs would cost about $0.21/kilogram kilogram to Europe. Total blended cost?

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. According to The Spectator , Ukraine “occupies a niche at the very heavy end of the industry.”

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Which Industries Could Be Impacted by the Israel-Hamas Crisis?

Resilinc

In 2021, Israel’s main import partners were all over the map, from China to the US, Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland. For exports from Israel , in 2022, the US received the most exports, followed by China, India, Germany, and Ireland. Resilinc data projects that $2.3 of Israel’s GDP in 2022. in 2021—nearly half that of Israel.

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Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted

Resilinc

According to Resilinc data, 574 suppliers were potentially impacted within the 249-mile radius of the epicenter of the earthquake—with over 900 sites (across the industries Resilinc tracks) at risk. Top Industries and Exports Impacted Turkey exports a variety of goods around the world — primarily exporting to Germany, UK, US, Italy, and Iraq.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4 -10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Border leaders sign agreement for Rio Grande Valley’s 2nd cargo bridge. Federal, state, and local border leaders, including Mexican officials, gathered at McAllen City Hall on Wednesday to celebrate the signing of a historic agreement that will give the Rio Grande Valley its second international cargo bridge with Mexico. billion.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 30 – October 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

retailers and other delivery customers for the first time in more than four years are easily winning discounts from United Parcel Service and FedEx , according to industry data and interviews with seven professionals who advise shippers in price negotiations. million sq ft of industrial space. or UPS Inc.