The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Changes like the turmoil in Asia (Taiwan & China) and in Europe (Ukraine & Russia) are currently impacting supply chains. Import volumes are 30% higher than pre-Covid levels and combined with worldwide labor shortages, disruptions to supply chains became inevitable.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

The reasons are myriad: Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; inflation causing high food prices; continued repercussions from the Covid-19 pandemic; regional conflicts; climate change; and extreme weather events. .”[2]

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

India has again demonstrated the highest level of PMI growth and the report authors point to Greece, Indonesia, Russia and Brazil as demonstrating stronger rates of expansion. Of further significance was the March report indication that the rate of growth in global manufacturing output has accelerated to a 21-month high.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Thus, expect to see sanctions against Russia continuing for at least five years or more. Supply chain disruptions have been part of this figure, as disruptions to air, sea and ground links through Russia have continued to impact supply. Asia will remain a production hub for some time, but expect SE Asia to benefit.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2022

For instance, the recent war between Russia and Ukraine not only affected the petrol and oil prices significantly, but the war-imposed constraints on the ability to use Russian transportation infrastructure to support manufacturing in Asia, proving that this crisis requires a particular set of resilience capabilities.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

port congestion and unresolved labor issues when imports from Asia return to full strength. Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Potential U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

East Coast ports in transit from Asia will surge to a new record high in the coming months. The report cites data indicating that the volume of Asia-East Coast routings is expected to reach 889,000 TEU ’s by the month of June, up 40 percent from 2021 full-year average routings. Stated drivers of the changed routings from Asia to U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2022

He further stated: “ While the Russia-Ukraine situation isn’t central to any of the supply chains for semiconductors, it just reinforces the geopolitical instability and the urgency around building supply chains that are geographically balanced — U.S., Europe and Asia — and far more resilient for the digital future. ”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. The noted overall theme from this survey were indications that recession. cyberattacks. Inflation are top of mind concerns.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2023

Additionally, protests and labor actions by workers and consumers in Latin America and Asia disrupted manufacturing and logistics for many commodities. #2 This shift reflected the continuing disruptions in commodities value chains in China associated with the government’s strict Covid policies , which eased at the end of the year.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Optimism is reflected in United States , Eurozone and select Asia data and the traditional Lunar New Year holiday period does not appear to have dampened Asia based production levels for February. The index that tracks ocean container movement from Asia to Western Europe increased by four days to 110 days. reported for January.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Trade basically ceased as ports closed because of western- imposed economic sanctions on Russia. 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

to Asia , as well as the European consequences of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict as now driving added index volatility. Regarding perspective, between December 2021 and March of this year, the index reflected an easing of global supply chain pressures. The latest U.S. Logistics Managers index reflects a lull in imports to U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

US officials and their allies in Europe, Asia, and the Pacific are promoting and funding new production and trading channels for essential goods that run though friendly nations. This trend comes after a series of disruptions, including the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a trade war between the US and China.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Between them, Ukraine and Russia account for approximately one-third of global wheat production. Or you could near-shore to Mexico, Latin America, or other countries in Southeast Asia or the north of Europe. Sanctions, blocked Ukrainian ports, and stalled transportation routes have also disrupted the China-to-Europe supply chain.

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Resilinc

MAY 24, 2022

Russia and Belarus are large [natural gas] producers, and uncertainty about sanctions has reduced their exports. In Europe and Asia, however, Gupta estimates that price increases for PE will continue in 2022, rising 5-8% in Europe and 5-10% in Asia. Natural gas prices worldwide have also risen sharply, and in the U.S.,

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

Announced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the plan would link China’s Silk Road Economic Belt Project in Central Asia—which was aimed at connecting with Europe via Central Asia to increase trade between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe—with its Maritime Silk Road stretching from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

In some key trading routes, such as Asia–Europe and Asia–North America, the rate spikes are even higher and the delays more frequent.”[4]. The latest China lockdowns combined with the Russia-Ukraine war is too heavy a burden. ”[4]. If and when the Chinese logjam breaks, its effects will be felt elsewhere.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2022

Nearly every U.S. importer of finished goods or parts now find themselves suddenly vulnerable to the risk vs. resiliency of their formerly reliable global supply chains. ”.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 10, 2022

How much will La Niña increase precipitation in Asia? and China and the possibility of war between Russia and Ukraine, both leading wheat exporters. Northeast see less snow and rain than usual as La Niña causes storms to dump more precipitation over the Great Lakes, Ohio and Tennessee River valleys?

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Shipping Delays & Costs The most heavily trafficked shipping routes fall between Asia and North America and Asia and Northern Europe. An additional 14% of workers are from Russia or Ukraine and the current conflict in those areas has hindered rail shipments through the region. Outside of the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

A published report by Nikkei Asia (Paid subscription or metered view) reports that manufacturers and suppliers located in the Chengdu and Shenzhen areas of China are once again impacted by a new round of population shutdowns manifested by the country’s zero tolerance Covid-19 infection policies.

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The country is located in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. billion in 2017, with China , Germany , Russia, the US , and Italy being the top import partners. Since its founding, Turkey has dealt with instability and military coups, although each time, the country returns to democracy. Manufacturing in Turkey.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

China trade tensions, Covid-19 measures and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Asia rising and connected regional platforms. The rise of Asia has contributed to today’s geopolitical tensions and misalignment. But Asia will continue to grow as a manufacturing base and consumer market. But what will really happen?

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Here’s an overview of the global trade possibilities and potential for the “new Silk Road.”. Silk Road increases global logistics options. trillion within a decade.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Here’s an overview of the global trade possibilities and potential for the “new Silk Road.”. Silk Road increases global logistics options. trillion within a decade.

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AB&R

APRIL 29, 2022

The most heavily trafficked shipping routes fall between Asia and North America and Asia and Northern Europe. An additional 14% of workers are from Russia or Ukraine and the current conflict in those areas has hindered rail shipments through the region. Shipping Delays & Costs. Outside of the U.S.,

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 29, 2020

This will be dominated by at least three large regions: America, the European Union and a China-centric Asia. Mid-sized countries like Russia, Britain, Australia and Japan will struggle to find their place in the world, while new coalitions will emerge.”[6]

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Some companies try to work round the blockades, such as the tomato producers who export to Russia via Turkey. at Uyguroglu is responsible for logistics and customer service operations of the company’s 30 brands in Turkey and Central Asia where there are eight factories, including one of the world’s largest ice-cream factories.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. For manufacturers, it is about oil, gas, copper, helium, titanium, nickel, neon, and palladium from Russia and wheat, pig iron, and inert gases from Ukraine.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 18, 2020

According to the company, the recession will be deep and far-reaching “with Covid-19 spreading in Europe and the US after hitting Asia, the disruptions and dislocations in the economy and markets will trigger a [year over year] contraction in global growth in [the first half of 2020].”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The resulting events relative to severe sanctions placed on Russia , the interruption of critical supplies and agricultural products from the two regions, and the overall impact to ocean, air and rail transport networks across Europe. Kevin Nolan, the president of U.S. when added efficiencies are implemented. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Other geopolitical risks, such as tensions between Russia and Ukraine, along with unpredictable regimes in Iran and North Korea, have the potential to disrupt global supply chains as well. Pressure on Taiwan, expansionist moves in East Asia, and the government's "common prosperity" goal can impact supply chains serving these markets.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

CEO Tim Cook then acknowledged the company’s 60 percent sourcing of supplier manufacturing in the country was too much and industry reports pointed to stepped-up efforts to seek alternative sourcing options across Asia including India and Vietnam. That will again impact component, product and customer fulfilment lead times. United States.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought forward an increased threat of geo-political tensions, a global energy shock along with incremental shortages of agricultural products such as grain and key raw materials such as titanium.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Ocean container transport costs as reflected by The World Container Index increased in excess of 134 percent from 2020 to 2021, with the cost of shipping a standard container from Asia to the U.S. West Coast surging in excess of $20,000 at one point, and ending the year at an average rate of excess of $9,300.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Nikkei Asia ). Natural gas prices in Europe and curbs on exports from Russia and China are expected to keep fertilizer in high demand through 2023, which will lower crop yields. Because Russia and Ukraine are leading exporters of grain, wheat futures in Chicago rose by almost 6% to $9.26 increase on the Intra-Asia Corridor.

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