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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

Unrest in Sudan. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation.

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Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Syria, South Sudan and Somalia rank lowest with scores of 14, 12 and 9 respectively. The worst performing regions are Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 34). South Sudan. This year, New Zealand and Denmark rank highest with a score of 89 and 88 respectively. Media Type.