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Mideast crisis highlights threat of supply chain chokepoints

Recent events in the Straits of Hormuz and the Red Sea have made international companies more mindful of other potential shipping chokepoints, says Geraint John, vice-presidenbt of research and advisory at analysts  Zero100. He says: “While maritime chokepoints have been the source of multiple supply chain disruptions during the past five years, major waterways like the Suez Canal/Red Sea and Panama Canal can be navigated around – albeit at significant time ... [+]

Peace process critical to supply chain futures

Kevin O’Marah, chief research officer at logistics intelligence firm, Zero100 warns that if peace with Iran is not locked in within weeks, there could be structural changes to global supply chains. War risk insurance will become a routine requirement, leading to higher insurance and security costs while shipping networks will ... [+]

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