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Strikes and protests disrupt supply chains, globally

Resilinc

In Sri Lanka, a popular uprising chased the president from the country last week. A new Resilinc Special Report: Impact of Strikes on the Global Shipping Industry describes disruptive strikes and protests across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. They are also disrupting global supply chains. In the spotlight for U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 29 – June 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from sunken cargo ship. The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way retailers conducted business, with an emphasis on click-and-collect taking center stage. In order to attract derivers and fulfill growing demand for shipping, trucking companies have been increasing driver pay.

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

According to eMarketer , global e-commerce retail sales will rise to $5.542 trillion this year and surpass $7.391 trillion by 2025. It’s impossible to paint the new international shipping surcharges with the broad strokes of the past, and shippers need to know exactly what to expect and what countries are affected. per pound or $1.50