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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

waters in recent years Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Walmart Canada is launching a national pilot program for customers to recycle their reusable shopping bags. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S.

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The Iran Sanctions Are Coming for Your Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

This spring, President Donald Trump announced that the United States was pulling out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”), commonly known as the Iran Deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared to confirm new sanctions when he threatened to impose “the strongest sanctions in history” on Iran. operations. Action Steps.

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Mitigating Geopolitical Risks in the Supply Chain, Part One

Enterra Insights

” • Isolated Iran. According to Kupchan and Bremmer, “Before Russia’s fall from grace, Iran had been the world’s most powerful rogue state, itself effectively ‘decoupled’ from the international community. .” And now Iran has wedded itself to Putin’s imperial ambitions in Ukraine.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns Iran of 'Economic Spillover' After Missile Attack

Supply Chain Brain

Secretary Yellen said she expects "additional sanctions" against Iran sometime in the coming days.

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Iran Seizes Second Oil Tanker, Heightening Shipping Fears

Supply Chain Brain

The incident is the latest flare-up in one of the world’s most oil-rich regions, after Iran seized another tanker in the nearby Gulf of Oman April 27.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

From Russia in the Black Sea to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea new security risks have emerged. 9] Parisa Hafezi and Andrew Hayley, “ Exclusive: China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say ,” Reuters, 25 January 2024. [10] billion to upwards of $8 billion a year.”[1]

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inside aioneers: Meet Supply Chain Consultant, Sara

Aioneers

Sara has the most interesting background you can imagine, starting in Iran for her bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, and including society-changing projects and fascinating doctoral research into tech investment. Hear about her journey and how she is keeping up the learning as a supply chain consultant at aioneers.

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