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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

Already reeling from the effects of the two-year COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains around the world, encompassing a wide range of industries, are now seeing increasing disruption caused by another massive crisis of our times, Russia’s war on Ukraine. The grain blockaded in Ukraine. A growing global warehouse capacity crunch.

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The move to rail: a look at China-Europe supply chains

Resilinc

The freight train that arrived in the Parisian rail hub of Valenton in early January wasn’t an especially large one—at 34 containers, it carried just 20% of the load of a typical intermodal freight train. It’s growing dramatically however. Recent developments portend even more growth in The New Silk Road rail network.

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The Silk Railway: freight train from China pulls up in Madrid

Global Trade Management

En route it passed through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany and France before arriving at the Abroñigal freight terminal in Madrid. According to China’s ambassador to Spain, Zhu Banzao, it will return laden with wine, jamón and olive oil in time for the Chinese new year in February.

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The Belt and Road Initiative: Rail Service between Europe and Asia

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Now is the time to utilize all modes of transportation in the most efficient way possible. As reported by OSW studies , China determined that rail service between western China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe would best serve the unique needs of these manufacturers. The result is faster transit times—In fact, C.H.

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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

is capable of achieving full domestic production over the long term. The restrictions from China may trigger former producers in Germany and Kazakhstan to restart commercial production, which could provide the U.S. In the U.S., gallium is nearly 100% sourced from imports. And about half of the U.S. military, if not also commercial, use.

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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The Wall Street Journal and New York Times are reporting that Ukrainian banks and infrastructure agencies have been suffering through waves of cyber attacks in recent days. Not only is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attack an assault on democracy, it is an assault on world order. ”[4]. .”[3] ”[4].

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased. DOT – Delivery on Time. DIFOT – Delivery In Full on Time. Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… … How many to use? Of course they need to be SMART.

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