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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.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Ship operators fear that their crews could be imperiled on the journeys through the Red Sea by missile or drone attacks from a Yemen-based rebel group. Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third. Whatever you plan to do this weekend, we wish you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and say Sláinte!

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Navigating the Red Sea Crisis with Blue Bonder’s Control Tower Insights

BlueYonder

Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to situation in Gaza. Reacting to the situation, ocean cargo rates have surged.

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Navigating the Red Sea Crisis with Blue Yonder’s Control Tower Insights

BlueYonder

Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to the situation in Gaza. Reacting to the situation, ocean cargo rates have surged.

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Ikea warns of product delays after Red Sea attacks

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Several firms have paused shipments through the route after vessels were attacked by Houthi rebels in Yemen. It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. Several firms have paused shipments through the route after vessels were attacked by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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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. struck more than 60 targets at Houthi positions in Yemen, aiming to halt attacks on merchant ships. On January 11, the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Red Sea news: Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments Global trade drops 1.3% Red Sea news: Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments Global trade drops 1.3% This means that air cargo is about to play an expanded role in the supply chain ecosystem. Global trade declined by 1.3