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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Iran and have provided support to the Houthis. Enduring Drought Disrupts Panama Canal Navigation The Panama Canal is a vital shipping route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Drought and congestion at the Panama Canal have significantly impacted shippers.

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April 24, 2024 Update

Freightos

Iran continues to hold the MSC-operated Aries and its crew, meaning that several hundred India-bound loaded containers will not arrive any time soon, and several thousand export containers waiting to depart from India on the Aries may face delays as well. Europe rates up to $4,500/FEU and Mediterranean prices up to $5,600/FEU.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. The four most significant interoceanic passes in the globe are the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal, and the Strait of Panama. Potential for closure or interruption. 1200 feet).

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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. Climate change is affecting another crucial waterway, the Panama Canal. At the time, Ron Widdows , former chairman of the World Shipping Council, reported that piracy was costing “the global shipping industry anywhere from $3.5

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White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

Iran, Islamic Republic of. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea.

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White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

Iran, Islamic Republic of. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

Iran, Islamic Republic of. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea.