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This Week in Logistics News (August 22-26, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. G6 axes more Asia-North Europe capacity as carriers prepare for a ‘bleak’ October (The Loadstar). The post This Week in Logistics News (August 22-26, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East

Locus

Food delivery platforms like Deliveroo and Otlob in Egypt and Careem NOW in Saudi Arabia have also started offering groceries on their platforms alongside their roster of meals from restaurants. Address verification and mapping are common problems faced by logistics planners.

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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Other aviation commitments include ensuring effectiveness of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), promoting the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and capacity building. US-China bilateral climate talks resumed in Egypt after rift over Taiwan. About the Author.

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Disruption in supply chains is nothing new

Gravity Supply Chain

Think capacity issues, blank sailings, missing transshipment vessels, in-country strikes, extreme weather, and geopolitical issues. Container Ship ‘Ever Given’ stuck in the Suez Canal, Egypt – March 24th, 2021 | Image source: Wikimedia commons. It’s been around for centuries in many guises. The list is endless.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Chokepoints (or bottlenecks) are a term used to describe the most crucial strategic marine routes because they: Capacity limitations. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. In 1956, Israel, France, and Britain invaded Egypt as a result.

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Supply Chain Ripple Effects of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Alloy

Logistics – Maersk has begun the process to divest its 30.75% stake in Russian port operator Global Ports Investments, United Parcel Service Inc has halted overflights in Russia. Some notable countries include Egypt, Turkey, Bangladesh and Iran which buy 60% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine.

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