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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

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As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. As I pointed out in the first part of this article, two of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints — the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal — are experiencing serious challenges. Unfortunately. ” How bad have things become?

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. A severe drought affecting the Panama Canal is forcing container vessels to lighten their loads and pay higher fees, with further increases in the cost of shipping cargo through the canal expected this summer. So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

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The man visited Brothers Liquors on Old Fort Road in Fort Washington and bought 15 identical tickets for the same Pick 5 drawing and ended up hitting the jackpot, winning $50,000 per ticket. And now on to this week’s logistics news. But the process has been much slower than expected and may drag into next year.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. A logistics strategy called transloading , used by trucking companies during the pandemic to ease the container backlog, is increasing in popularity again after U.S. Logistics companies tell CNBC that U.S. You can check out this week’s song of the week for my favorite so far.