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What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for Global Supply Chains

Shipchain

One area that is being hit particularly hard by the Coronavirus outbreak is supply chain and logistics, especially when it comes to the territory of travel bans and restrictions. Although initially compared to the SARS outbreak, Coronavirus seems to be hitting much harder and much more quickly than the 2003 epidemic.

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Post-pandemic Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Tan points out, when the SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, epidemic broke out in 2002 and 2003, “China contributed 4% to the world’s GDP. Nobody could have foreseen what would happen when the world’s second-largest economy went offline and completely shut down external logistics connections. ”[6].

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The COVID-19 Supply Chain Hit Could Trigger Recession in Australia

Logistics Bureau

After two months of almost complete shutdown as part of the Chinese authorities’ efforts to contain the Coronavirus epidemic, factories across China are gradually reopening, trucks are crawling back onto the road, and some ports are again operating at near-full capacity. Inbound and outbound air freight capacity is still under pressure.

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REPOST: The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew has been in the logistics industry since 2003 when he founded GlobalTranz after serving five honorable years in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Andrew Leto.

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The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew has been in the logistics industry since 2003 when he founded GlobalTranz after serving five honorable years in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Andrew Leto.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

Notable Acquisitions Acquisition of Roadway (2003): This acquisition was strategic for Yellow, but integrating two massive LTL carriers came with challenges. ’s exit from the market could lead to a temporary increase in LTL shipping rates, as there’s less capacity available. Yellow Corp.

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A Conversation with Vittorio Favati, TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Thereafter I played an integral role in the integration of EGL and TNT Logistics to form Ceva. We then grew to become #2 globally in contract logistics and #4 overall in total supply chain. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. People make the difference!