Overloaded warehouses and vessels waiting for loading in the port of Hamburg; these are the effects of Chinese New Year celebrations followed by coronavirus lockdowns in Asian ports. “We are reaching our limits if the situation in the supply chains remains so tense for much longer,” said the port’s spokesperson.

China supply chain woes hit Europe as vessels await loading in Hamburg

Due to the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the Netherlands has imposed a nationwide lockdown with all non-essential stores, bars and restaurants to be closed until January 14th. However, fuel stations and roadside restaurants can stay open.

Dining options for lorry drivers during new Netherlands lockdown

Renowned MIT Professor and supply chain management expert Yossi Sheffi recently released his 6th book, titled ‘A Shot in the Arm: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World’.

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 	<li>Sustainability as a business imperative in supply chains increased despite the pandemic, according to a new survey.</li>
 	<li>80% of respondents claimed the pandemic had no impact or increased their firms’ commitments to supply chain sustainability.</li>
 	<li>The findings come from the 2021 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.</li>
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China supply chain woes hit Europe as vessels await loading in Hamburg

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