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

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions.

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Allianz Safety and Shipping Review- The Good and Not Good

Supply Chain Matters

With as much as 90 percent of international trade being transported across ocean waterways, there are important findings for multi-industry supply chain and logistics management teams included in this report. This amounts to 26 large ships lost worldwide during 2023, compared to 41 in the year earlier period.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

Resilinc

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Compounding the problem, natural gas prices have risen due to cold weather, coupled with the effects on natural gas supplies of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine. That exacerbated food shortages with Russia and Ukraine among the top five grain exporters. As mentioned above, economic sanctions led to major impacts on Ukraine and Russia.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. As Clint Reiser pointed out earlier this week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting global supply chains.

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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year. Added Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Uncertainties Leave Industries on Edge

Intelligent Audit

Despite some relief from inflationary pressures in recent months, businesses throughout the logistics industry and beyond are being forced to make difficult decisions. After a week of high-highs and low-lows within the global logistics industry, we’ve gathered the nine stories you need to know. Retailers are brought in to sell.