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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown

Logistics Bureau

Crew changes on ships arriving from countries where there have been “severe” outbreaks of COVID-19, such as South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, France, Spain, Germany, the US, and the United Kingdom, are forbidden at Chinese ports except under strict quarantine conditions.

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Freight In The Year Of The Monkey

Freightos

The “Economic Belt” shortens rail transport time from China and Europe, with the prospect of spurring Central Asian and Eastern Europe economies, with better trade connections to Western Europe and North East Asia. Which is impeccable timing, as the lifting of Iran’s sanctions may open the door for new trade opportunities.

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The Greatest Risks Facing Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

In the wake of a pandemic, with turbulence in Europe and a slowdown in Asia, it’s important to spell out emerging risks alongside existing ones.” .”[2] Risks are one reason companies must be continuously vigilant when it comes to supply chain operations. Van Nierop notes, “The risks have morphed and broadened.

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Freight Rates News December 2015

Freightos

Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. It broke records in China and elsewhere in Asia. First up, no surprises, China slowdown and depressed commodity prices, then the lifting of sanctions on Iran. SHORT TERM: HEALTHY START TO PEAK RETAIL SALES SEASON. Other continents will follow.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

The US Men’s National Team is in Group B with England, Iran, and Wales, and will play its first game on November 21 against Wales. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. It serves as a detour for ships traveling between ports in Europe, America, and ports in southern Asia, eastern Africa, and Oceania.

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10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. Iran and Spain were highly infected. A natural starting point is the level of single, or sole sourcing, that is put in place. And the U.S.