Shipping Crisis Developing in China
An article published by CNBC states that another shipping crisis is on the horizon. The Chinese province of Guangdong observed a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases, thus causing entire districts to shut down as they quarantine in attempts to combat the second outbreak. A major shipping hub, Guangdong accounts for approximately 24% of China’s total […]
How Reshoring May Affect Supply Chains and Jobs
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently released an article detailing the current state of the shipping industry. A recent study published by the Trade Partnership Worldwide notes that imports account for 21 million American jobs; an important fact to consider entering a new normal with discussions regarding reshoring, which would reduce the amount of imported […]
How the “New Normal” Will Change Supply Chains
An article by the Independent Commodity Intelligence Service (ICIS) notes that America, as well as the rest of the world, will be entering the era known as “The New Normal”. As several consecutive major world events have interrupted supply chains beyond normal reconfiguration parameters, ICIS maintains that there is as a silver lining: positive changes […]
“Secure your supply chain through August!” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 055
Episode 055 of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition May 2021 Episode – Supply chain imbalance expected to last well into August/September – Heavy hurricane season is projected, which might further disrupt supply in the fall – Domestic suppliers cannot keep up with demand, further impacting port delays – Prices expected to stay at current […]
Plastics Fast Track to a Green Future
A recent article by the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) states that President Biden has committed to cutting US greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, putting America on the fast track for a greener future. ICIS notes that the plastics industry, in particular, is going to face pressure from two directions to move quickly […]
