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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

From Russia in the Black Sea to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea new security risks have emerged. It was an instinctive act, honed by years of training, one teammate going to another’s aid. What alternative means and routes of transportation can be used? billion to upwards of $8 billion a year.”[1]

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

has been working to negotiate a ceasefire in Yemen. and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Iran and have provided support to the Houthis. Supply Chain: Shipping capacity creating disruptive issues Shipping capacity is the amount of cargo that ships can transport. Almost since the start of the Red Se attacks, the U.N.