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Southeast Asian Pirates: Nothing to Shiver your Timbers Over

Elementum

And while Malaysia managed to rein in the issue over a decade ago, hijackings and thefts have been cropping up further east, in Indonesian waters. There is chance of a rise in insurer premiums for ships that travel that area, which could lead to increased shipping costs. In 2014, there were 15 hijackings.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. You might recall that during the first decade of this century, piracy was a growing concern with Somalia at the epicenter of pirate activity. ” Unfortunately, these security concerns are not the only challenges international shipping is facing.

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Supply Chain Movement

Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand. Lao People's Democratic Republic. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Liechtenstein. Luxembourg. Madagascar. Martinique.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand. Lao People's Democratic Republic. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Liechtenstein. Luxembourg. Madagascar. Martinique.