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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway. Goodman and Reed observe, “The route around Africa involves crossing through an area off Somalia that is rife with piracy.

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Rules and Regulations for Cargo Moving

American Global Logistics

SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (ALTERNATE PORT SERVICE) This provision shall govern the transfer of cargo by trucking or other means of transportation at the expense of the Carrier. Rates that are ramp or CY at origin apply from the inland rail carriers ramp at the place of receipt of the cargo by Carrier. Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo, N.O.S.,

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

You might recall that during the first decade of this century, piracy was a growing concern with Somalia at the epicenter of pirate activity. 6] She writes: “ Under the darkness of night, in the roiling high seas off the coast of Somalia, members of the U.S. billion to upwards of $8 billion a year.”[1] Journalist Lolita C.