Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] As the world grapples with supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures in the United States and shifting trade policies, global logistics is undergoing a profound transformation. PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd " An Award-Winning Logistic
• [New] Rising trade barriers or tariffs could increase the cost of imports, disrupt supply chains, and negatively affect the cost of living for Bahamian consumers. Office of the Prime Minister
• [New] By 2025, China's logistics industry will redefine global supply chains and set new standards for efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Globalia Blog
• [New] The integration of digital technologies into the agricultural value chain will allow Nigerian farmers to overcome barriers like weather uncertainty, low access to financing, and inefficient supply chains. TheCable
• [New] Heavy reliance on a single supplier increases exposure to supply chain disruptions, price volatility and potential export restrictions, particularly in the context of global geopolitical tensions. SpringerLink
• [New] Retaliatory measures and supply chain disruptions could raise prices for consumers, incentivize further investment diversion, and engender a lose-lose situation for both the U.S. and mexico. archyde
• [New] In the pharmaceutical sector, increasing domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through biotechnology could enhance India's health security and reduce vulnerability to supply chain disruptions. Drishti IAS
• [New] Trade barriers, such as potential and actual tariffs by the U.S., could shift global growth and trade patterns and have a ripple effect on supply chains, potentially further disrupting markets. iA Financial Group
• [New] Manufacturing & Supply Chain: AI for optimizing production and supply chains is expected to reach USD 18 billion by 2026. Lanka News Line
• [New] A significant escalation of trade tensions, perhaps involving further restrictions on technology or investment, could severely disrupt global supply chains and lead to a slowdown in global economic growth. 2025
• [New] Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and U.S. trade policies, including recently proposed tariffs, could pose risks. Insider Monkey
• [New] The Port of Mariel, developed with foreign investment from Brazil, was intended to be a key logistics hub for international trade, but political and economic restrictions have limited its potential. Hivelr
• [New] The introduction of new trade barriers has led to disruptions in supply chains, affecting the flow of goods between the UK and EU. DailyNewsHungary
• [New] New tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico could impact US$1.4 t in trade, raising costs and reshaping supply chains. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] With suppliers investing more in domestic manufacturing while supplementing that supply from other regions in the world, managing supply chains will remain top of mind. CTaSC.com
• [New] Reshoring and Supply Chain Resilience Companies are reducing reliance on overseas suppliers, bringing production back to the U.S. to avoid supply chain disruptions. AllAmerican.org
• [New] Reshoring and Supply Chain Resilience The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, leading to increased investment in domestic plastic and rubber production. AllAmerican.org
• [New] Concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities, national security, and economic resilience have led to a push for reshoring-bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. AllAmerican.org
• [New] Unexpected Economic Factors: Global supply chain disruptions, energy costs, and geopolitical tensions continue to play a role in economic volatility, affecting COLA predictions. hryscbcschemes.in
• [New] Supply chain disruptions due to global economic fluctuations and geopolitical tensions affect pricing and availability. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement helped to dial down tensions in the Middle East, but other conflicts have the potential to cause disruptions in supply chains. Tanglewood Total Wealth Management
• [New] The ongoing war has disrupted supply chains and increased security risks in maritime trade, issues that directly affect Turkish interests. Blitz

Last updated: 01 March 2025