article thumbnail

China Announces Export Controls on Five Critical Minerals

Exiger Perspectives

According to the US Geological Survey, other leading producers of tungsten include Vietnam, Russia, Bolivia, and Rwanda. In December 2024, the United States imposed 25% tariff on certain tungsten imports from China, encouraging U.S. importers to find alternative suppliers.

China 52
article thumbnail

COVID-19 in 2021: Supply Chain Organizations’ Biggest Concerns

DynaSys

Riots and violent protests connected to the pandemic have occurred diverse places like Serbia, Nigeria, Bolivia and even Berlin. Also under the umbrella of political risk, be on the lookout for unrest and upheavals in your markets. Product line reconciliation opportunities.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Expect Supply Chain Impacts from China’s Antimony Export Restrictions

Exiger Perspectives

Nations such as Russia, Bolivia, and Tajikistan also produce antimony, but they lack the capacity to meet global demand, especially in the face of reduced Chinese exports. Supply chain leaders must understand the scale of China’s dominance in the antimony market.

article thumbnail

Supply Chains Carry The Day at COP21

EcoVadis

In a second example, in agriculture in Bolivia, they work with a local NGO to develop a system for recovering quinoa husks (otherwise discarded) for use in exfoliating products.

article thumbnail

Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Only two countries in South America are landlocked, Paraguay and Bolivia. For Argentina, Zarate serves as the critical port for roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) and breakbulk cargo, while Buenos Aires and Rosario serve as the top container ports.

article thumbnail

The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations.

article thumbnail

Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Chile (12); Colombia (26); Argentina (28); Ecuador (34); Bolivia (37); Paraguay (40) were little changed. Uruguay rises three places to No. 25, second largest increase after Egypt, which climbs six spots. Among other Latin countries, Peru is the biggest mover, climbing three spots to No.