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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Natural gas prices in Europe and curbs on exports from Russia and China are expected to keep fertilizer in high demand through 2023, which will lower crop yields. Nikkei Asia ). Supply Chain Dive).

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

That results in responsive supply chains that meet customer needs, regardless of changing conditions. Trade basically ceased as ports closed because of western- imposed economic sanctions on Russia. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Both the U.S. and the global economy.

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

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The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s. To combat runaway inflation, which reached 7.9%

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8 Things to Know in Shipping, Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain this Week

Intelligent Audit

The FedEx Express team met the cargo plane at the gate to immediately move the coveted commodity toward the consumers. When the Russia-Ukraine war began, few understood the repercussions might bring flashbacks to the 2007–2008 global food crisis. Operation Fly Formula Is a Success. on May 22, 2022.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway.

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Freight Invoice Facts to Know About Errors

Intelligent Audit

With a global pandemic continuing to place bumps on the track and the Russia-Ukraine war negatively impacting sourcing and other capabilities, disruption is the most common occurrence within international and domestic supply chains. Misplacing an LTL or omnimodal cargo invoice can cause carrier confusion, resulting in lost valuable freight.

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Supply Chain Trends for 2022: Answers to Your Top Questions

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Second, international cargo is multimodal dependent and the ability to maintain visibility across multiple bills of lading (BOLs) remains a challenge. Will military tensions between Russia and the Ukraine impact shipping in the Black Sea? For a more in-depth look at the intermodal market, watch the video: 4.

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