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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

SCMDOJO

Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. Russia’s strategic location between Europe and Asia places it in a vital position for trade.

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More VUCA Ahead with Oren Zaslansky

The Logistics of Logistics

Ukraine/Russia supply chain problem (grain, fuel, etc.). For Carriers: Flock Freight helps carriers maximize their revenue by booking high-paying shared truckloads online in seconds. Potential railroad strike. Potential strike or labor slowdown for West coast ports. Holiday season. Uncertain economic conditions – recession.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Maersk said Tuesday it was halting bookings in light of the sanctions imposed on Russia, including congestion being caused by customs authorities inspecting cargo bound for the country and changing credit terms impacting its customers. Maersk and MSC said they would continue to move foodstuffs to and from Russia.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. If you fail to book in time, you may miss your delivery deadlines, or will have to use an expedited shipping method to meet them. Booking early is a good idea in certain situations.

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8 Countries and Regions Latest Sanctions Against Russia

Resilinc

Over the past year, Resilinc’s supply chain disruption monitoring platform EventWatch AI has sent out 242 alerts on sanctions against Russia. The most extreme sanctions have impacted supply and manufacturing capabilities across the Energy, Aerospace, Transportation, Chemicals, Metals, and Automotive industries. billion in 2021, to £2.2

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Supply Chain Trends for 2022: Answers to Your Top Questions

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The winter weather, a challenging labor environment, and changes in ocean port bookings with a shift of some volume from the West Coast to East Coast have posed challenges to the rail and dray carriers meeting operational goals. Will military tensions between Russia and the Ukraine impact shipping in the Black Sea?

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A Time for Unfiltered Straight Talk

Supply Chain Matters

Now the New York Minute is reflective of Russia waging war in Ukraine , precipitating a significant war footing on the European continent, the most significant since World War Two , including a widescale refugee crisis as Ukrainian citizens are forced to flee their homeland.