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December 19, 2023 Update

Freightos

In response, the US Department of Defense announced the launch of Operation Prosperity Guardian which will work alongside existing navy assets in the region to address the Houthi threat and will include support from the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain.

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Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth

Supply Chain Opz

Zara chose Zaragoza, Spain for its new distribution center because the location is in the center of population. Chapter 3: Dr. Sheffi describes the characteristics of the successful Logistics Clusters, namely Port of Rotterdam, Singapore, Panama Canal and Memphis. Another reason is because of a good transportation network.

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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. 1200 feet).

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

France, India, Germany, Mexico and Spain. Linio is a Latin American marketplace with presence in 8 countries – Mexico, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. Along with France, Pixmania has a presence in 13 countries including the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and Poland. With over 2.2 JD worldwide.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

Yara International ASA, a fertilizers manufacturer based in Norway, reported a mild impact on its operations due to the challenges unfolding in the Red Sea. #8 Other: Appliances and Tires Michelin halted production at a factory in Spain due to the shortage of the critical rubber supply needed for manufacturing.

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White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines. Puerto Rico. Russian Federation. Saint Helena. Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Solomon Islands. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands.

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White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines. Puerto Rico. Russian Federation. Saint Helena. Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Solomon Islands. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands.