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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. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, told the Financial Times.”[4] This blockage has created havoc in the global supply chain.

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December 19, 2023 Update

Freightos

Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N. kg China – N. China – N. Europe air cargo rates , which had been declining since the end of November, rebounded last week to more than $4.50/kg Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Europe – N.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. China and India top the 2018 rankings and put more distance between themselves and No. 9, falling below No. Saudi Arabia was No.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. imports from China dropped 9.9%. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. By Ali Hasan Raza.