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Allianz Safety and Shipping Review- The Good and Not Good

Supply Chain Matters

With as much as 90 percent of international trade being transported across ocean waterways, there are important findings for multi-industry supply chain and logistics management teams included in this report. Globally, the largest risk areas are defined as being South China, Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines.

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IMF Points to a Gloomier 2023 Economic Outlook

Supply Chain Matters

In conjunction with the summit meeting of G-20 leaders held in Indonesia , the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that the expected 2023 economic outlook appears gloomier that that forecasted just last month. Special emphasis is placed on Europe, in-particular.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Predictions- Part One

Supply Chain Matters

percent for this year, two percentage points lower, warning of the effects of high global wide inflation, the war in Ukraine and continued supply chain disruptions will impact real GDP growth. Eurozone business confidence reportedly slid to a 25-month low amid the Ukraine conflict and elevated inflation rates. percent in June.

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The World Bank Significantly Lowers 2023 Global Growth Forecast

Supply Chain Matters

In November of 2022 and in conjunction with the summit meeting of G-20 leaders held in Indonesia , the IMF indicated that the expected 2023 economic outlook appeared even gloomier that that forecasted a month earlier.

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Added Headwinds for Global PMI Production Indices in June and Q2 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Weaker demand conditions, the war in Ukraine and persistent supply issues were cited as reasons for lower production. ”. Higher costs related to energy and transportation reportedly led to Vietnamese manufacturers incurring further increases in selling prices. United Kingdom. in June as business optimism reportedly dipped.

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Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods

Gravity Supply Chain

Spire’s granular AIS data about transport vessels is now seamlessly incorporated into the cloud-based software system used by Gravity’s clients. Approximately 80% of Ukraine’s grain exports normally move through its southwestern ports, with Odesa being the largest. A major global event challenges a globalized system.

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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

Supply Chain Matters

Similarly, the S&P Global Indonesia Manufacturing PMI® for September was headlined with solid improvement in business conditions across the country’s manufacturing sector. This reportedly was the ninth consecutive month where the health of the country’s manufacturing sector has increased. percentage points above the Q2 value, and 0.7