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Strikes and protests disrupt supply chains, globally

Resilinc

In Pakistan, the rupee has dropped to an all-time low, protesters are battling an IMF bailout that requires austerity measures, and the textile industry in Punjab closed for the first week of July due to high fuel prices. Protests in response to inflation and shortages of food and fuel are occurring on every continent.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. By Ali Hasan Raza. Ali Hasan R.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No. 9, falling below No.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. Robinson reported total net revenues of $463.3 million in the quarter, an increase of 7.1 Truckload net revenues, however, decreased 1.3 percent in the quarter compared to Q3 2012.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. 5 Pakistan’s Salt Export Industry A photo showing a salt factory in Pakistan. Freight rates may increase in the short to mid-term.