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Doing Business in the United States

QAD

percent annually as of 2017, but that increased to about 4 percent in 2018. to easily import and export goods anywhere in the world, and its open borders between states make it simple to ship goods across the country. million in 2017, making it the third largest workforce in the world. percent in 2017. In 2017, the U.S.

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The Big Texas Chemical Freeze Raises Issues on Resiliency of the Petrochemical Supply Chain

NC State SCRC

Christoper Matthews points out that a number of critical areas were impacted… “The power outages brought the world’s largest petrochemical complex to a standstill, forcing more plants in the Gulf of Mexico region to shut down than during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. as supplies tighten. This caused disruptions to multiple industries.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Harvey

CH Robinson Transportfolio

EST on August 28, 2017. While the storm is directly impacting south Texas and Louisiana, this supply chain disruption will be felt across North America. Global Forwarding – Ocean and Air Shipping. Current as of 2 p.m. The National Weather Service is calling the flooding “unprecedented” with more rain expected.

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2017 Hurricanes: A Katrina Deja Vu

Elementum

Katrina also disrupted the shipping industry by causing damage to the Port of New Orleans. Flood insurance coverage spiked after what happened in Louisiana after Katrina. Federal aid worth US $120B helped rebuild flooded neighborhoods and the tourism industry is helping Louisiana to recover. in insured loss.