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    Updates to 2022 Supply Chain Issues (And Solutions)

    Is the supply chain getting better since the start of 2022? Get brought up to speed on the latest in this article.

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  • Aerial view of a sprawling multi-level highway interchange weaving through a dense Chinese city
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    China's New Covid Lockdowns Snarl Global Supply Chains Again

    In this new reality where we could experience COVID outbreaks for years, these continued shutdowns could result in significant, long-term logistics disruptions that spell more bad news for U.S. consumers. Once these current lockdowns ease up, the surge in shipping volume is…

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  • Aerial view of a bulk carrier docked at a coal terminal beside black coal piles and stacked containers
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    Coal Facing Disruptions - EU Extends Russia Sanctions

    This report considers the latest EU sanctions and finds that a wide range of industries may be affected, but the impact will vary among EU member states. Options for alternative sources are limited.

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    Find Another Way - Rail Networks During the Ukraine Conflict

    Improved timeliness has led shippers in several industries, particularly autos and capital goods, to utilize rail shipments from China to Europe. The war in Ukraine and related sanctions against Russia have limited the viability of such routes, potentially requiring a return to…

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  • Shanghai skyline with the Oriental Pearl Tower and skyscrapers shrouded in fog at sunrise.
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    Chips, Drives and Stitches - Shanghai’s New COVID Lockdown

    The Chinese authorities have started a phased lockdown in Shanghai, cutting manufacturing capacity and local logistics as well as raising questions for global supply chains. Major export industries in the municipality include computer technology, automotive parts and medical…

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  • A red semi-truck with flatbed trailer drives a highway beneath a vast dark supercell storm in flat farmland.
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    Dark Times for Black Gold - Oil Sanctions Against Russia

    Sanctions against Russia in connection to the conflict in Ukraine have been extended to include crude oil, raising prices and uncertainty for logistics industry fuel costs.

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    UPDATES: Impact of Conflict in Ukraine on Supply Chain and Logistics

    Bookmark this page for supply chain impacts during the Ukraine conflict.

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    Commodities and Compliance - Ukraine Conflict Issues for Trade

    Conflict in eastern Ukraine could cause challenges for supply chains that depend on commodities including energy, metals and food.

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