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How the Iran conflict triggered a 1,400% supply chain scenario planning surge

Kinaxis

How the Iran conflict triggered a 1,400% supply chain scenario planning surge sharkins Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:54 When U.S. Oil prices dropped roughly six percent on the news, and airspace over Israel and Iran has reopened. There was speculation about Iranian retaliation, including parliamentary threats to block shipping lanes.

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June rebound as West Coast containers best East, Gulf ports

Freight Waves

China trade talks and global shipping disruptions As of July 2025, the U.S.–China Meanwhile, worsening disruptions in the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on shipping and Iran–Israel conflicts continue to impact global shipping routes, forcing carriers to reroute vessels, leading to higher costs and extended transit times.

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Maersk unveils new AI platform to simplify customs tasks

Freight Waves

Shipping giant Maersk has rolled out Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio, a digital solution designed to empower global cargo owners and bring clarity to complex customs processes. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls here.

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Israel attacks on Iran inflame Mideast shipping tensions

Freight Waves

There were no immediate reports of attacks on commercial shipping by Iran after Israel attacked nuclear targets there Thursday. But shipping analysts warned that could change amid rising tensions in the region. GPS data showed container ships from Taiwan’s Wan Hai and CMA CGM of France in the area.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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Tanker rates surge, container lines monitor Mideast after US bombs Iran

Freight Waves

Spot rates for the largest crude oil tankers from the Persian Gulf to China have surged 50% in the past week on heightened Middle East tensions, but major container lines continue sailings through the region despite threats by Iran to close the vital Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil futures reached $76.42

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

shale or Iran, for example. The United States and Iran have been engaged in indirect nuclear talks in Vienna that could lead to the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil sales. Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found.