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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway. Venturing south around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope adds at least 26 more days.”[3] 3] Peter S.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

In an interview with Arab News, Prashant Saran, director of operations for Amazon in the Middle East and North Africa region, said that the new facility will provide sellers with more storage options and help them expand their online businesses to new markets. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China.

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What is “World Logistics Passport” initiative?

Shipsy

By becoming a part of the WLP, business can have the opportunity to diversify into new markets such as Latin America, South Asia or Africa while shoring up their regional connectivity. On February 3rd’ 2021 – India became a member of the WLP. It allows freight forwarders, traders and business owners to increase trade.

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Plastic Pallets for Export and International Shipping!

Supply Chain Game Changer

However, these regulations apply when the wooden pallets are shipped to other countries, such as Africa. Ensuring that your cargo is safely packed is the best way to save your reputation in the supply chain business. Ensuring that your cargo is safely packed is the best way to save your reputation in the supply chain business.

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

If 2020 was the year of B2C, 2021 could likely be the year of B2B. A Middle-East-based B2B online platform, Tradeling, launched last year with an initial investment from Dubai Airport Freezone Authority to help businesses across the Middle East and North Africa to procure goods from around the world.

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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

The figure below shows the revenue share of the largest producers in 2021 for these green metals. There are other risks as well: logistics in these regions (especially Africa and Chile). Road density in Africa is among the world’s lowest, and only 800,000 km of the 2.8M

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. In 2021, the global atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a high of 416.45