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Supply Chain Experiencing High Rate of Terrorist Attacks

Material Handling & Logistics

Attacks on global supply chains by terrorist groups have hit the highest rate ever as have associated costs, according to a report recently released by BSI. The variety of attacks include targeting the oil infrastructure, hijacking and cargo theft through to contraband smuggling, extortion and kidnapping schemes. .

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Biggest Supply Chain Risk From US Metal Import Tariffs Is Retaliation

Material Handling & Logistics

The proposals risk a chain effect under which restrictions on U.S. imports encourage other nations to impose duties -- top producer China has already warned as much -- or divert shipments to alternative markets, SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. said in a note. the brokerage said. The aim of the tariffs is to boost U.S. businesses.

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Logistics Responses to Europe’s Migrant Crisis

TMC

Security procedures—including a requirement that trucks stop within a certain radius of Calais for inspection—were introduced by many shippers to prevent migrants from stealing aboard freight vehicles. The ability to re-route cargo dynamically is a critical resource in an uncertain operating environment. migrants) on the trailer.