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

Kinaxis

Oil prices dropped roughly six percent on the news, and airspace over Israel and Iran has reopened. Some were even running cybersecurity readiness checks in case of retaliatory digital attacks on logistics infrastructure. A ceasefire eases pressure, but fragility remains Now, a ceasefire has been agreed to, and markets are responding.

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Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results

Descartes

This is a challenging and uncertain economic and trade environment for shippers, carriers and logistics services providers. We remain committed to growing our business with prudent investments and cost discipline to build the premier network and technology for logistics-intensive businesses." Ryan, Descartes' CEO.

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

Marine Attacks in the Red Sea Shipping Lane In mid-November 2023, Houthis in Yemen threatened to attack Israel affiliated vessels sailing in the Red Sea as a show of support for Hamas during the Israel – Hamas war. OOCL is the only carrier to announce they will suspend service to and from Israel in response.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As a first of its kind agreement in the US, FedEx Express will develop plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the company’s middle-mile logistics operations, moving shipments between sortation locations. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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Maersk Suspends Service at Haifa

Supply Chain Brain

Haifa port, which was privatized in 2022, is owned 70% by Indias Adani Ports while the remaining 30% is held by Israels Gadot Group. According to the New York Times, Iran sent a barrage of missiles into Israel on June 20 that struck in several places, including Haifa, where two people were severely injured.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Russia, along with the United States, China, Israel and the United Kingdom – are believed to have the most developed cyber warfare capabilities. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The NotPetya Cyber Attack.

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Maersk Innovation with Erez Agmoni

The Logistics of Logistics

After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA. Erez’s broad industry experience of more than 25 years in supply chain management, freight forwarding, logistics, engineering, and digital innovation which he utilizes to develop to improve end to end supply chains. About Erez Agmoni.