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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The recent port strike, the closed shipping lane that forced a shift to air transport, the bridge that blocked a port, even the grid brownout that slowed manufacturing, might have seemed like random disruptions. Your supply chain is already directly in the line of fire. But take a closer look.

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Navigating Maritime Chokepoints to Improve Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Maritime transport is the main artery of global trade. The intricate networks of shipping routes, ports, and inland terminals have strengthened the interconnectedness of the world economy, and maritime shipping is the critical mode of global transport. Demurrage tends to increase because of a ripple effect from rerouting global trade.

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The need to know

EFT

Red Sea marine traffic up 60% after Houthis narrowed targets, EU commander says Red Sea marine traffic has increased by 60% to 36-37 ships a day since August 2024, but is still short of volumes seen before Yemen's Houthis began attacking ships in the region, according to the commander of the EU's Aspides naval mission.

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The need to know

EFT

All Crew Muslim': ships look to dodge Red Sea attacks with messages Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to avoid being targeted by Yemen's Houthis after deadly attacks this week by the militia. EU to push for deal with U.S,

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Predicting the unpredictable for intermodal

Freight Waves

Intermodal analyst Larry Gross says that normally he’d be able to draw on his 45 years of transportation experience to make predictions about freight volume in the months ahead. Chart: Gross Transportation Consulting) Overall, 41.3% Intermodal volume in 2025 has been on a tear but is beginning to slow.

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The need to know

EFT

Germany begins trials to reopen Mosel river to shipping after accident damaged lock Authorities began trials to reopen the Mosel River in west Germany to domestic freight transportation over the weekend, with ships now able to use a damaged lock after an accident last week.

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U.S.-Swiss Trade Deal Likely to Contain Assurances on Pharma Levy

Supply Chain Brain

Agree to Framework Trade Deal Bloomberg Red Sea Ship Set Ablaze, Abandoned After Attack Near Yemen More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! China Are Close to a Trade Deal That Could End U.S. Tariffs China, U.S. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.