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Gartner Says Supply Chain Leaders Must Address Three Priorities Amid Impacts of Israel-Iran Conflict
To help organizations navigate the ongoing impacts posed by the Israel-Iran conflict, Gartner Inc. has identified three critical priorities for chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to implement now to secure their operations.
In response to the ongoing impacts from the conflict, CSCOs should:
“As the conflict between Israel and Iran oscillates, CSCOs must leverage...
Maersk Advises Cargo Removal as Threat of US Port Strikes Persists
Major shipping firm Maersk has advised its customers to remove cargo from US East and Gulf Coast ports, in preparation for potential strike action by port workers in mid-January.
Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the employers’ representative the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) on a new contract for port workers appear to have stalled, with the deadline of January 15, 2025, looming.
In a customer advisory statement released on December 30, Maersk said, “If no agreement is reached by [January 15], a coast-wide...
Threat of Further US Port Strikes Looms Over International Shipping
Ongoing discord between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the employers’ representative the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) threatens to further disrupt international freight, as the potential for renewed strike action at US ports looms ahead of a mid-January contract negotiations deadline.
Major shipping firm Maersk issued a statement on December 19 advising customers to prepare for further strike action, “It is possible that the ILA will again begin a coast-wide strike on January 16. As the January 15 deadline approaches, we recommend that customers make...
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