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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. But the topic is also of significance to supply chain practitioners. In fact, supply chains are being impacted directly by the war and by the sanctions being put in place in response. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Cargo Ship Damaged by Russian Mine in Black Sea, Ukraine Says

Supply Chain Brain

Russia says it regards all cargo ships in the Black Sea bound for Ukraine as potential military targets, and mines remain a constant threat.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 08/05/2022-08/11/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Ukraine requires more ships to relieve grain supply chain Last week provided some relief for global food supply chains as the first ship loaded with grain left a Ukrainian port…

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

Resilinc

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Asia Energy Crisis Currently, both China and Pakistan are suffering a major energy crunch from dwindling energy supplies and high global gas prices.

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Supply Chain Uncertainties Leave Industries on Edge

Intelligent Audit

More than six months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine initially caused grain prices to skyrocket, another surge in wheat prices is inflating prices of consumer goods like flour and prepared flour mixes. Air Cargo Volumes Normalizing YoY, but Concerns Remain. Cost of Flour, Consumer Goods, Remains High.

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New Wildcard for Supply Chains - Fuel Prices

Cathy Roberson

So, for this article, I figured I’d write on oil prices and their impact on the supply chain. However, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the EIA’s forecast due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the US domestic economy. Thank you for your patience and welcome to the newcomers - you are all appreciated!

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. The supply chain’s little-known weakest link: railroad workers. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”. Good news is on the way, however.