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REPOST: Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins

The Logistics of Logistics

Tompkins Ventures is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with partners spanning Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Central America, China, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Panama, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Key Takeaways: Supply Chains in VUCA Environments. VUCA Environments.

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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.

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April 24, 2024 Update

Freightos

The Panama Canal Authority has announced that it will further ease low-water restrictions as rainfall increases. Europe rates up to $4,500/FEU and Mediterranean prices up to $5,600/FEU.

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December 6, 2023 Update

Freightos

Though rates haven’t responded yet, other signs have started emerging that tightening Panama Canal restrictions are starting to impact the container market. With the threat focussed on Israel-linked vessels there has not been a significant impact on vessel flows through the Red Sea yet.

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November 28, 2023 Update

Freightos

Some carriers have announced upcoming $150 – $300 per container surcharges for shipments using the Panama Canal as further daily transit reductions go into effect, which could start putting some upward pressure on prices to the East Coast in the coming weeks. Nonetheless, Freightos Air Index data show that China – N.

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December 13, 2023 Update

Freightos

Reports of more carriers avoiding the Panama Canal in favor of the longer route around Africa’s southern tip will lead to more surcharges in the coming weeks. In terms of demand, the National Retail Federation reported that peak season actually stretched through October with volumes 9% higher than in 2019, before dipping in November.

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Can Your Shipment Benefit from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)?

Shapiro

currently has 14 free trade agreements with the following countries : Australia. DR-CAFTA : Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua. NAFTA : Canada & Mexico. Can my shipment benefit from an FTA?