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Baltimore Bridge Collapse- A Reminder of Supply Chain Risk

Supply Chain Matters

Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation. The ship was under charter to Maersk Shipping , and is registered in Singapore. Then there are the implications for various industry supply chains.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

While not completely protecting them from the supply shocks that occurred during the pandemic, it allowed them to respond to their customers with greater speed and agility, manage costs, and provide options when a supply chain disruption occurred. They have a date and the quantity, but it is not refreshed.”

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government.

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Port of Baltimore Bridge Collapse Update

Supply Chain Matters

Reportedly as of Sunday, 32 vessels have managed to traverse 11 and 14 foot temporary channels, while 11 cargo vessels remain trapped within the port. The implication is that cargo owners will either have to file a claim with their casualty insurance provider to recover the loss, or absorb the loss.

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Delta outbreaks spur supply chain woes

Resilinc

The Ningbo terminal was re-opened after about two weeks, but as occurred after previous COVID-related disruptions at busy Chinese ports , the cargo released from Ningbo simply added to port congestion and delays around the world.

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Current State of International Transportation Industry – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Beneficial Cargo Owners) to conduct International Freight in their very-own environment, powered by TRAMES’ technology. Analytics: The ability to harness cargo and freight data can yield significant benefits to any Shipper. 1 TradeTrust is a blockchain initiative by the Singapore Government.