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Borderlands Mexico: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America

Freight Waves

Mexico represents both a high-growth market and a natural extension of our end-to-end logistics strategy in the Americas” Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, DP World is one of the world’s largest container terminal operators, with 108,100 employees in 74 countries on six continents.

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The need to know

EFT

Ships advised to keep their distance from Iran around Hormuz Strait Commercial ships are sailing close to Oman and are being advised by maritime agencies to avoid Iran's waters around the Strait of Hormuz, with the risk of the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating, shipping sources said on Wednesday. billion euros ($21.76

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Trouble at the Terminal: How U.S. Secondary Tariffs on Russian Energy Could Shake Up Global Trade

Shapiro

In a move that could reshape global shipping and energy supply chains, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of secondary tariffs —penalties that would be placed on countries that continue doing business with Russia by importing oil, gas, or refined fuel products. won’t follow through.

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With Mideast shipping on high alert, Maersk re-opens Israel port

Freight Waves

At the same time, there have been ongoing reports of disruptions to satellite ship identification systems in the region. Those disruptions are suspected ahead of the June 17 collision and fire involving two tankers off the United Arab Emirates, about 24 miles south of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Outlook on the Logistics & Supply Chain Industry 2012

SCM Research

The Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Logistics & Supply Chains , which meets virtually and at the annual Summit on the Global Agenda in the United Arab Emirates, has just published its second annual report. The Global Agenda Council on Logistics & Supply Chains is currently chaired by Alan C.

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

Resilinc

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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Transforming the GCC Chemical Industry with Supply Chain Integration – LogiSYM September 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It is the fastest growing sector in the GCC with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates as the top producers. Focussing on lowering logistics costs by coordinating time charters or invest in joint shipping lines to capture ship-owner returns. percent of the GCC’s GDP.

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