All Supply Chain Risks articles – Page 24
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Online onlyOil spill disrupts shipping on Mississippi
Efforts to clean up an oil spill on the Mississippi river have led to a logjam of cargo ships and tankers
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Online onlySlowed ships risk legal action: P&I club
Shipping firms could be sued for breach of contract if they try to offset costs by ‘slow steaming’
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AnalysisStaying alive
Companies are using risk engineering to analyse their biggest vulnerabilities and ensure they remain in business
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Online onlyCalifornian port workers extend strike action
Productivity falls 20-30 % at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, said PMA
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Online onlyUS proposes employers stockpile anti-flu drugs
The US consults on three draft guidances in preparation for a flu pandemic
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Online onlyLack of pandemic planning will affect bottom line
A new study presents the business case for investing in pandemic preparedness
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Online onlyPublic sector workers vote for strike action
Council workers have agreed to a series of strikes over the government's pay plans
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Online onlyOil could reach $250 a barrel
Gazprom chairman warns that rapid rise in oil price is set to continue
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AnalysisEnergy worries
Recent disruptions to fuel supply reveal the need for business continuity planning but some macroeconomic risks are beyond the control of a single company
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Online onlyMagnitude 6 quake strikes Greece
A strong earthquake has struck western Greece destroying at least 70 buildings and killing two people
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Online onlyWestern Australia struggles with energy crisis
Businesses in the region are discussing contingency plans after an explosion cut natural gas supplies by 30%
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FeaturesGood for you?
Confused by health claims on foods? If so, you are not alone. Research commissioned by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) suggests that generally many consumers are confused by such claims. Laura Bellfield looks at what the EC plans to do about it
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FeaturesBrazil: a tough nut
There's an old saying (often recounted even by Brazilians) that Brazil is the country of the future... and always will be! While in the past this would bring an ironic smile, now, perhaps things are starting to change, says Mike Watters
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Online onlyAvian Flu confirmed in UK
Chickens on a farm in Oxfordshire have tested positive for the H7 strain of Avian Influenze
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Online onlyP&I club publishes guide to P&I industry
Book focuses on the services provided by protection and indemnity clubs
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Online onlyWEF report highlights Africa’s key risks
Food security, geopolitical instability, economic shocks and climate change are key risks to the region
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Online onlyTotal UK admits negligence, not liability
High Court rules Buncefield supervisor was negligent on night of explosion
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Online onlyNOAA predicts up to 16 named storms
For 2008, the outlook indicates a 60 to 70 % chance of 12 to 16 named storms including 2 to 5 major hurricanes
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Online onlyUS proposes disclosure law on extractive industries
The Bill would require oil, gas and mining companies to disclose what they pay to extract resources from other countries
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Online onlyFirms unprepared for effects of climate change
Perception that climate change does not pose a serious threat to business remains with many companies, finds Atradius
