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What are Microplastics and Why Should You Take Notice?

Supply Chain Game Changer

A significant problem caused by the presence of these small fragments is not only the contamination introduced into our natural environment, but the potential for human ingestion of these materials as they enter some stage of the Food Supply Chain. The Maldives have some of the highest microplastic levels on earth.

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How Air Cargo has kept Supply Chain moving during the Pandemic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

An example of the good that’s been done comes from a recent collaboration between charter specialist Chapman Freeborn and Agility, whose combined resources and expertise allowed a shipment of CT scanners and MRI machines to be delivered to a quartet of hospitals in the Maldives.

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Five Lessons Learned in 2020 – and Where to Go from Here

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Drowning Small Economies: Small and poor economies like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Djibouti and the Maldives were already overburdened and now they have the additional expense of handling this pandemic. China came to their aid, but as a result, many of their supply chains also became dependent on China.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations. The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Liechtenstein.