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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In the South China Sea, Beijing has asserted sovereign control over parts that have long been international waters, while its push to reunite Taiwan with the mainland raises questions about future transit through the Taiwan Strait.”

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The Impact of the Red Sea Ship Attacks on Global Supply Chains and Logistics

Resilinc

Following the recent attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on cargo ships in the Bab al Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, several major global shipping and oil companies – including Maersk and British Petroleum (BP) – have suspended shipments and halted operations in the area. Will suspend shipments.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up September 1 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In this storms path have been significant wind and flooding related damage along with disruptions to transportation and logistics that are now being assessed. Thus far hundreds of flights in the region have been cancelled, stranding passengers and air cargo.

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

Last evening, global parcel, logistics and transportation services provider Fedex Corp. Equity analysts quickly revised their analysis and outlooks for FedEx and other associated transport and logistics focused businesses. Development. It is yet another development in this new, new normal of business and supply chain developments.

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COP21 – Freight and Climate Change

Freightos

A quick check showed that shipping the TV from Taiwan to Nashville (ocean & trucking) led to about 6.7 Click the button on the right to see our sources. SEE CALCULATION × Sources for Freight Emissions The following facts are from disparate sources, but tell a consistent story. kg of carbon emissions.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.