Supply Chain disruption

……….And here comes the costs for the Red Sea impasse

In any conflict or war situation, there are always collateral damages.. Trade in general, and the maritime industry, in particular, seems to have unfortunately...

Red Sea conflict seen as a wasted opportunity for South African ports

Some wise person once said, "One man's loss is another man's gain". While this may be true in many areas and to many parties,...

Global trade facing a double whammy with challenges in Suez and Panama Canals

Since their construction in different centuries, both the Suez and Panama Canals have played transformative roles in global trade, mainly by reducing travel distances...

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