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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. Coal industry: The Port of Baltimore is the largest coal port in the country, handling about 20 million tons of coal per year.

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April 2, 2024 Update

Freightos

Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) increased 2% to $3,258/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 6% to $3.31/kg. Europe – N. Baltimore is the largest US port for vehicle imports and exports. Asia-US East Coast prices(FBX03 Weekly) were level at $5,291/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices(FBX13 Weekly) increased 17% to $5,307/FEU.

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April 9, 2024 Update

Freightos

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) rose 2% to $3,325/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 2% to $3.36/kg. Europe – N. Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Recovery efforts in Baltimore continued to make progress this week.

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March 27, 2024 Update

Freightos

Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) fell 18% to $3,189/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 10% to $3.52/kg. Europe – N. Shippers that normally rely on the Port of Baltimore will face the challenge of urgently finding alternatives and will also likely incur higher costs for arrangements farther away from their desired hub.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

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Europe agrees to cut natural-gas consumption as Russia crimps supplies. Winsupply to partner with Drone Express.

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28-year-old Supply Chain Major Living in London on $227,000/year

Operations and Supply Chain Management

But she never imagined that within six months of moving to London from Baltimore, Maryland, in September 2019, she would find herself living and working abroad amid a pandemic. Imani Change, 28, moved from Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Imani Change had a lifelong goal to live overseas. to London, England in September 2019.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)

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On Wednesday, the hottest temperature ever may have been recorded on the continent of Europe. With the new expansion, Amazon is rolling out same-day delivery to Prime members in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, Charlotte and Houston, bringing the total markets served to 12. And now August is once again bringing the heat.