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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

A drought in Panama significantly reduced transits of larger Neopanamax-class container ships in November and December, with transit constraints intensifying last month. Container vessels that traditionally used the Panama Canal to bring Asian goods to East and Gulf Coast ports switched to the Suez Canal. percent year on year.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 9 – 15)

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per person — on the holiday this year and, perhaps unsurprisingly, their top spending categories are food and beverages. The Suez’s problems are geopolitical and those in Panama are climate-based, but both are roiling global trade. Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

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The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. And now on to this week’s logistics news. 11 release.

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Interoceanic Passages

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Major routes also involve the transport of raw commodities, including petroleum, grains, minerals, and food items. In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. Potential for closure or interruption. Ships with a draft of 15.2 1200 feet).

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Strikes and protests disrupt supply chains, globally

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But for Panamanians, Ecuadorians, Argentinians, and people in several other Latin American countries, the food and fuel shortages that the phrase describes—along with alza de precios , inflation—are causing extreme anxiety, passionate protests, and vigorous labor actions. They are also disrupting global supply chains.

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Air Cargo Got It Wright: 9 Incredible Air Cargo Facts

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4 Longest scheduled air cargo route: Dubai to Panama City (Emirates). Coming up in February 2016, Emirates are starting a regular 8,588 mi (13,821 km) service between Dubai, UAE and Panama City, Panama. 91 tonnes) of dog food flavoring, a herd of cows, and the entire Dakar Car Rally. #6 Be a freight hero.

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How To Overcome The Current Supply Chain Disruptions As A Manufacturer

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Some industries went straight from the frying pan to the fire, so to speak; as soon as the COVID problem had mostly cleared up, the Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupted supply chains for resources like food products and oil and gas. There are dozens of major issues modern supply chains have to contend with.