Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These attacks are believed to be linked to the ongoing Israel and Hamas conflict. Throughout this week, global shipping has reportedly grinded to a halt as a result of incidents of terrorist attacks on ships, idling both ocean container vessels and oil tankers. Earlier this week, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One relates to the rising geo-political tensions across the Middle East region that could lead to further hostilities involving multiple nations beyond Israel and Hamas or Russia and Ukraine. There is further two looming unknowns that could dampen activity in the coming months.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. By mid-December the Houthis expanded their threat to include all Israel-bound – not just Israeli-owned – vessels, and attacked a tanker it claimed was bound for Israel on Tuesday.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas War, and the crisis in the Red Sea, the shockwaves these conflicts sent throughout their nations and the world have been felt everywhere—especially in the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 28, 2024

”[3] Gaming the World’s Complexity The “zone of uncertainty” touches every part of the global economy and global supply chain — from procurement to manufacturing to logistics to sales. Starbucks said that it faced boycotts in the Middle East and elsewhere because of its perceived support for Israel.”

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As we pen these risk highlights, there are growing worldwide concerns regarding the sudden, troubling and unexpected breakout of hostilities among the State of Israel and the Hamas terrorist group controlling the Gaza Strip. Risks of wider Middle East tensions or conflicts can add to more volatile oil and commodity markets.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Since our original commentary indicating that the Houthis terrorist attacks on ships, believed to be linked to the ongoing Israel and Hamas conflict, the situation remains very active and troubling, but confusing at the same time.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Report authors indicated that the October survey data indicated pointed to European manufacturers again trimming their materials procurement activity levels. Added headwinds have been backdropped by major hostilities involving Russia and Ukraine , along with Israel and two terrorist groups. in October, up from the 12-month low 40.6

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The continuing hostilities involving Russia and Ukraine, along with Israel and two known terrorist groups have heightened the geo-political threat landscape. Nationalist and legislative policies tied directly to industry supply chain sourcing have continued during these past two years, especially involving the United States and China.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Holy See (Vatican City State).

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