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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

Vásquez told the Associated Press, “In the first quarter of the fiscal year, the passageway saw 20% less cargo and 791 fewer ships than the same period the year before.” In January Panamanian authorities slashed Panama Canal ship crossings by 36%. ” Will things get worse? ”[5] Rising Seas Obviously.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

Carriers are still worried about river cresting along the Mississippi river and the structural integrity of many bridges around it. Delta reported a dip in air cargo freight last month compared to March of 2018. Delta’s other performance indicators are positive, which means this downturn is primarily due to overall economic trends.

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Shipping Industry Lows Foil High Expectations

Intelligent Audit

In an industry that’s always moving, here are the latest news and trend updates to keep you in the know. Plummeting Air Cargo Rates Trouble Shippers Worldwide. Logistics Experts Warn that Drought-Plagued Mississippi Could Threaten American Exports. Rail Union Rejects Biden-Backed Labor Agreement.