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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

Journalist Andrew Freedman explains, “Geopolitical risks in the Red Sea and extreme weather in Central America are converging, jostling global supply chains fed by the Suez and Panama Canals.”[1] In January Panamanian authorities slashed Panama Canal ship crossings by 36%. ” Will things get worse?

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A Model for Transporting Goods in Brazil

MIT Supply Chain

Distributing product in Brazil involves endless transportation choices. Pictured is the Port of Santos, Brazil. When shipping product into a country as large and complex as Brazil, the choice of transportation routes has a critical impact on supply chain costs. Spoilt for choice. It is a tough challenge.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. In Germany, the Rhine River faces a historic low this year, preventing many vessels from moving cargo. So, what can supply chain managers do?

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Say It Ain’t So — Now There’s a Coffee Supply Chain Shortage?

BlueYonder

Let’s start with the summer drought in Brazil , the worst the country has seen in nearly a century. Since the South American nation provides a third of the global coffee supply, the higher-than-average temperatures and lower-than-average rainfall aren’t good news for farmers or java drinkers anywhere. But all this comes at a cost.

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How Trucking Rules in Brazil Are Driving Change

MIT Supply Chain

This is what happened to PepsiCo Brazil when the Brazilian government introduced new rules that limit truck driver working hours. Legislation that took effect in September 2013 imposes a number of restrictions on the working hours of truck drivers in Brazil. Also, some larger operators initially opted to flout the regulations.

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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time.

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What is “World Logistics Passport” initiative?

Shipsy

It overcomes non-tariff trade barriers by fast-tracking cargo movement, reducing administrative costs, advancing cargo information and facilitating movement across borders. along with Indonesia & South Africa, joining Colombia, Senegal, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Uruguay and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the club of trading nations.