All trade disruption articles
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AnalysisThe biggest risks facing exporters and how to tackle them
New research exposes the supply chain risks facing organisations operating internationally. Here’s how they can be tackled.
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Special ReportsSpecial report: Supply chain risk
How do you manage supply chain risk effectively in a world of constant disruption?
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AnalysisInflation drives patterns of cargo crime
There is an increasing emphasis on theft of basic goods, food and beverages, fuel and auto parts
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AnalysisSupply chains: Building slack into the system
How do you manage supply chain risk effectively in a world of constant disruption?
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AnalysisTurkey earthquakes: Port fires impact $679m of global trade
Damage at Iskenderun is a reminder that ’a single point of failure’ can ripple across supply chains - Russell Group
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AnalysisCountries shifting into opposing blocs, finds Political Risk Index
The Western bloc has lost ground in all world regions, presenting risks for multinational companies
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AnalysisSupply chains have not fully recovered from disruptions
A shortage of skilled labour is a compounding concern within construction, manufacturing and healthcare
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Analysis2022 nat cats set records with $270 billion in losses
Europe’s summer of extremes resulted in costly wildfires, hailstorms and business and trade disruption
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AnalysisClimate risks could undermine viability of world’s key waterways
Rising physical climate risks, such as coastal inundation and extreme heat and wind, could impact key shipping lanes
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AnalysisSupply chain lessons from the COVID-crisis
How the medical product manufacturing industry was able to keep the PPE and vaccine supply chains flowing
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AnalysisHurricane Ian disrupts global supply chains
Tampa has the largest port in Florida and disruptions to its operations could exacerbate supply bottlenecks
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AnalysisLatest Felixstowe strike impacts goods worth £100m
The supply of toys, consoles and other commodities could be disrupted in the lead up to Christmas
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AnalysisAirmic shines light on post-Brexit hurdles in Ireland
“Brexit has created new threats but also opportunities for Northern Ireland and Ireland to be the ‘natural’ business centres for Europe”
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AnalysisThe end of globalisation is nigh, warns Russell Group
Industry must brace for profound changes ahead as economies shift away from globalisation after three decades
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OpinionSupply chain security under threat
Disruptive economic, societal and geopolitical influences are altering global supply chain risk profiles
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AnalysisFelixstowe strike to impact $800m in trade
The 8-day strike will add to current supply chain woes, with Maersk warning of a ‘significant impact’
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AnalysisSupply disruption rises as Rhine levels fall
Water levels are at their lowest for the time of year since 2007, limiting the commodities that barges can carry
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AnalysisPreparing for another active hurricane season
Power and comms outages and supply chain disruptions should be among key business continuity considerations, says International SOS
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AnalysisUK: Johnson’s exit creates ‘policy vacuum’
A more pragmatic approach to the Northern Ireland protocol would lower the risk of a trade war with the EU
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AnalysisSupply chains are losing the ‘ability to absorb shocks’
Erosion of traditional buffer mechanisms to ensure continual supply of goods demands a new assessment of potential risks
