EU sanctions against Russia could result in the closure of some pallet factories in Germany within as little as a fortnight, the Federal Association of Wooden Packaging, Pallets and Export Packaging (HPE) warned yesterday. The sector is facing a significant problem sourcing the nails used to make pallets.

Fears of pallet shortage in Germany due to EU sanctions against Russia

Thousands of Russian-bound containers are stuck at the Port of Rotterdam and are waiting for inspection due to European sanctions against Russia, the port’s CEO has told Bloomberg. The port is trying to keep the numbers low “because the yard itself is constrained".

4,500 Russian-bound containers stuck at Rotterdam

New data sent to Trans.INFO by supply chain visibility provider FourKites shows that the level of shipments into Russia has yet to bottom out. Data from the week of March 14th to 20th shows another decline following successive drops in the 4 weeks beforehand. 

Shipments into Russia decline for the 5th week in a row

We continue to bring you the latest news and insight on the disruption to global supply chains as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Today's update features news on the microchip, automotive and construction industries, as well as fears over Black Sea shipping routes and high fuel costs.

Russia’s Ukraine invasion: supply chain disruption update (04/03)

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Serbian HGV drivers had to wait at the Ukrainian border with Romania for 4 days as the Ukrainian forces didn't allow them to leave. However, thanks to a diplomatic mediation between Serbia and Ukraine, the trucks were permitted to enter Romania on Tuesday afternoon. The Serbian Chamber of Commerce has nonetheless warned hauliers of the financial unpredictability and safety hazards of conducting transport in the countries part of the conflict.

Ukraine invasion impacts Serbian hauliers’ transports to Russia

In the first six months of 2021, 336,500 TEUs were transported from China to the EU via the New Silk Road corridors. This is 50% more than in the first half of last year. Experts predict further increases and rail operators are rubbing their hands with glee.

Fears of pallet shortage in Germany due to EU sanctions against Russia

4,500 Russian-bound containers stuck at Rotterdam

Shipments into Russia decline for the 5th week in a row

Russia’s Ukraine invasion: supply chain disruption update (04/03)

Ukraine invasion impacts Serbian hauliers’ transports to Russia

Container traffic on Eurasian routes increased by 50%. Priority is given to UK connections

Russia to clamp foreign trucks until drivers cough up their road fines

Russia refuses to accept extended TIR Carnets. Only one direction available

Russia allows transport of embargoed goods, on one condition

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