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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia and Ukraine both provide exports that serve as inputs to many international companies. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy.

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Supply Chain Risk Report: Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Resilinc

As people in the Ukraine and around the world anxiously monitor the threat of war with Russia, supply chain managers must take stock of the risks to their supply chains and focus on potential mitigation measures. and European firms have tier 1, 2 or 3 suppliers in Russia or the Ukraine.

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Chinese Cars Rise in Russia After Fury Drove Western Brands Out

Supply Chain Brain

The rewards Chinese companies are reaping in Russia are small compared to the geopolitical risks they’re taking

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Russia-Ukraine war: semiconductor value chain impact

Resilinc

Russia’s attack on the Ukraine rapidly escalated into a humanitarian disaster, with several thousand killed—soldiers on both sides and Ukrainian militia volunteers and civilians—and more than 650,000 Ukrainian refugees forced to flee the violence (as of March 1).

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Protecting Your Supply Chain Against Economic Uncertainty

Many are predicting a recession due to inflation rates, market performance, and global events like Russia's war in Ukraine. How will that economic uncertainty impact your supply chain? Discover 5 major supply chain risks and how to manage them.

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Logistics Giants Halt Service in Russia, Ukraine

Supply Chain Brain

and Europe’s biggest logistics firms have halted shipments to Russia, further isolating the country’s businesses and consumers after its military invaded Ukraine The U.S.

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Supply Chain Risks Brought on by the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

IT Supply Chain

The post Supply Chain Risks Brought on by the Russia-Ukraine Crisis appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Ron Giles (pictured). Director of Advisory Services, LevaData. Industry Talk

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How a Disruption in Gas Imports From Russia Could Affect Global Supply Chains

SCM Research

However, what would happen if Russia really stopped exporting energy to Europe? The Economic Effects for Germany of a Stop of Energy Imports From Russia , examines the economic impact on Germany.

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Thousands of Russia-Linked Ship Containers Pile Up in Rotterdam

Supply Chain Brain

Sanctions on Russia are snarling thousands of steel shipping containers and disrupting the heart of Europe’s economy

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Watch: The Fallout From the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Supply Chain Brain

Michael Walsh, partner with the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, discusses the impact on supply chains to date arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what further effects companies might experience in the months to come

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Russia’s War Puts Shipping’s Tentative Recovery in Jeopardy

Supply Chain Brain

Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has the shipping industry bracing for new shocks to its labor force, which relies on experienced crew from both countries

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Russia’s Ukraine War Turns Fuel Tankers Into Hot Property

Supply Chain Brain

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has supercharged the price of so-called clean ocean-going tankers, with soaring freight rates prompting companies to rush to purchase rather than rent vessels

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Russia Resumes Nord Stream Gas Flow, Bringing Europe Respite

Supply Chain Brain

Russia began sending natural gas to Europe through the Nord Stream pipeline system after a pause, bringing relief to a continent whose economy is starting to wobble under the strain of reduced supplies

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Johnson & Johnson Halts Supply of Personal-Care Products in Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Johnson & Johnson suspended the supply of its personal-care products in Russia due to the “increasing scale of the humanitarian crisis” caused by the war in Ukraine

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Firms Must Choose Between Russia and West, U.S. Official Says

Supply Chain Brain

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says global companies have a choice to make between doing business in Russia or in Western allied nations

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Are Your Exports Affected by Sanctions on Russia? It’s Not Always Easy to Tell

Supply Chain Brain

Sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine are having an undeniable impact on global supply chains, but individual companies might have a hard time determining precisely how they’re affected

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Russia Finds a New Route to Oil Market Via a Tiny Egyptian Port

Supply Chain Brain

Russia appears to have found a new means of getting its oil to market with western sanctions looming for Moscow, via Egypt’s El Hamra oil terminal

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Russia Bans Export of 200 Products After Suffering Sanctions Hit

Supply Chain Brain

Russia announced an export ban for more than 200 products after the economy was hit by sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. It stopped short of curbing sales of energy and raw materials, the country’s biggest contribution to global trade

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Metals Industry Agonizes Over War But Keeps Buying From Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Behind-closed-doors discussions reflect a wide angst over whether to keep buying from Russia, as the industry weighs the stigma from the war against its own commercial interests — and the fact that vital metals like aluminum and copper were in short supply even before the invasion of Ukraine

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U.S., EU Plan to Pledge Supply Chain Cooperation to Counter Russia

Supply Chain Brain

and European Union plan to keep addressing supply chain and other disruptions as they project a unified front against Russia when high-level officials meet starting Sunday to discuss cooperation on trade and technology issues in Paris The U.S.

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What’s at Stake for Global Economy as Russia Standoff Escalates

Supply Chain Brain

A world economy that’s still recovering from COVID-19 faces new risks as the standoff between the West and Russia escalates

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Renault Has No Good Options as Other Automakers Turn on Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Renault, the European auto company most exposed to Russia, has a lot at stake and no good options

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U.K. Imports Zero Fuel From Russia for First Time on Record

Supply Chain Brain

imported no fuel from Russia in June for the first time on record, with fuel imports falling by £499 million — or 100% — compared with the average for the previous 12 months to February The U.K.

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Commodity Shippers Nearing Insurance Cliff for Vessels to Russia

Supply Chain Brain

If the big reinsurers do ultimately stop covering Russia and Ukraine marine business, shipowners might turn to insurance from Chinese or Turkish firms

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Ukraine War: Grain Deal Continues Despite Russia Pull-Out

Supply Chain Brain

Russia halted its backing for the deal on October 29, accusing Ukraine of using a safety corridor to attack its fleet

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2022)

Talking Logistics

Russia-Ukraine War. Could the Russia-Ukraine War turn nuclear? Inflation. COVID-19. Slowing Economic Growth. Did I miss anything? It’s been an eventful first quarter of 2022, and the outlook for the rest of the year remains risky and uncertain (just like it’s been the past two years).

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What Supply Chains Must Do to Comply With Sanctions Against Russia

Supply Chain Brain

and Europe against Russia, in response to its invasion of Ukraine Global businesses need to know precisely how they’ll be affected by the widening economic sanctions imposed by the U.S.

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Russia’s War Supercharges Push to Make New Green Fuel

Supply Chain Brain

Europe’s push to wean itself off Russian natural gas is sparking billions of dollars in new commitments toward building a market for low-carbon hydrogen

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EU Will Ration Gas Use Over Russia Supply Fears

Supply Chain Brain

European Union member states have agreed to ration gas this winter in an attempt to avoid an energy crisis generated by further Russian cuts to supply

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Big Oil Walks Away After Decades in Russia

Supply Chain Brain

First BP, then Shell. In just two days, Britain’s twin energy giants have dumped Russian investments nurtured over decades and shut themselves out of the world’s largest energy exporter, probably forever

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Oil Swings as Recovery of Crude Exports Counters Russia’s Cut

Supply Chain Brain

On February 10th, Russia announced it would slash its output by half a million barrels a day. The decision led to a significant uptick in bullishness in the options market, while firming up timespreads

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G-7 Leaders Commit to Banning Imports of Oil From Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Leaders of the Group of Seven most industrialized countries pledged to ban the import of Russian oil in response to President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

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Congress Makes Russia a Pariah on Trade, Adds Pressure on Putin

Supply Chain Brain

Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to strip Russia’s normal trade status with the U.S. The U.S. and ban imports of its gas, oil and coal, adding to the economic squeeze by the U.S. and its allies to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government over the invasion of Ukraine

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Wheat Import From Russia Initiated Through Gwadar Port

Supply Chain Brain

The Port Authority chairman said the agreement to import such a large volume of wheat was a remarkable development towards improving the natural capacity of Gwadar Port as a logistics hub in the area

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Ukraine Crop Deal Misses Target as Russia Slow-Walks Ship Checks

Supply Chain Brain

The delays are weighing on farmers’ incomes and raising costs for traders, so that growing and shipping Ukrainian crops becomes increasingly challenging

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Traton Sees $560 Million Hit on Russia Sales Units Disposal

Supply Chain Brain

Traton SE is disposing of the sales and financing operations of its MAN and Scania truck-making businesses in Russia, expecting an additional charge of as much as 550 million euros ($560 million

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The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Compliance & Transparency

Talking Logistics

Episode Highlights Global Trade Management Supply Chain Risk Management Descartes global trade management Jackson Wood Russia-Ukraine war supply chain compliance trade complianceThere are many unique disciplines within supply chain management, each having their own challenges and requirements.

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