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

Enterra Insights

You might recall that during the first decade of this century, piracy was a growing concern with Somalia at the epicenter of pirate activity. 6] She writes: “ Under the darkness of night, in the roiling high seas off the coast of Somalia, members of the U.S. billion to upwards of $8 billion a year.”[1] Journalist Lolita C.

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Pirates Board Commodity Ship Off the Coast of Somalia

Supply Chain Brain

The attack is the most recent sign of a fresh bout of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean, coinciding with a slew of attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.

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Putin Promises Six African Countries Free Grain

Supply Chain Brain

Putin said Russia would be able to provide Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eritrea with 25,000 to 50,000 tons of free grain.

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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

Goodman and Reed observe, “The route around Africa involves crossing through an area off Somalia that is rife with piracy. The decision to make an end run around Africa also raised another specter of concern: piracy. Some ships are carrying security teams that enable them to pass through the piracy zone.

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Where Does Cuba Rank in Logistics?

Talking Logistics

Cuba was ranked 152 out of 160 countries with an LPI Score of 2.18, beating only Somalia, Afghanistan, Sudan, and a handful of other poorly-developed countries. Germany through Japan are the Top 10, Cuba through Somalia are the Bottom 9, with other countries shown for reference. Source: Adelante SCM based on World Bank LPI data.

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The Food Supply Chain and the War in Ukraine

Enterra Insights

At least 26 countries, including Somalia, Senegal and Egypt, rely on one or both of Russia and Ukraine for between 50% and 100% of their wheat. This marked reduction in supply is fueling inflation. Taken together, the impacts could be catastrophic for some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. ” Is the Worst Yet to Come?

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

Supply Chain Movement

Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino. Sao Tome and Principe. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Solomon Islands. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland. Syrian Arab Republic.