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This Week in Logistics News (March 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third.

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Survey Points to Little Signs of Traditional Peak Period Ocean Container Demand

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a recent technology provider survey indicating that there appears to be little signs of traditional second-half peak period demand for container shipments. This survey was conducted in May among participants in the global freight forwarding community.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Geological Survey agrees that droughts are a major problem stating, “Climate change has further altered the natural pattern of droughts, making them more frequent, longer, and more severe.” For now, the Panama Canal has eased until April 2024 —allowing 24 vessels to pass through per day. In 2023, global temperatures rose 1.18°C

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The Top 5 Supply Chain Megatrends of 2024

Resilinc

Geological Survey, “Climate change has further altered the natural pattern of droughts, making them more frequent, longer, and more severe.” Currently, the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways, faces one of the driest years in over 140 years. According to the U.S.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. The four most significant interoceanic passes in the globe are the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal, and the Strait of Panama. Potential for closure or interruption. meters in 2001.

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. The recent standoff, coupled with the planned expansion of the Panama Canal – scheduled to complete in 2016 – could potentially divert shipping to different ports, which would impact supply chain stakeholders on the West Coast.

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. The recent standoff, coupled with the planned expansion of the Panama Canal – scheduled to complete in 2016 – could potentially divert shipping to different ports, which would impact supply chain stakeholders on the West Coast.