Global Supply Chain Disruptions and Their Impact on Shipping
Global supply chain disruptions influence trade by disrupting the major processes involved, such as production, transportation, and distribution. The main reasons behind these disruptions are the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of containers, a container ship blocking the Suez Canal, frequent logistic management inefficiencies, and the geopolitical tensions of the Russia-Ukraine war. Apart from this, during […]
How do Geopolitical Events affect Shipping Rates and the Container Industry?
The shipping industry often faces turmoil and challenges trying to maintain the seamless flow of global trade. Geopolitical events are a significant contributor to disrupting the flow of the supply chain. Geopolitical events affect shipping rates, cause tremendous fluctuations for the shippers, and in worst cases even delay shipments. The container industry also witnesses an […]
Impact of trade wars on supply chain
Trade wars between countries immensely disrupts the supply chain and limits global economic growth, therefore, . These disruptions are uncertain and many companies may suffer significant losses due to the rise of any geopolitical event. It is difficult to predict how long the trade war may last. Therefore, the benefit of every investor in the […]
