Russia’s invasion of Ukraine creates myriad supply chain issues and challenges

The supply chain-related impacts of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine are already significant, due to a whole host of different factors, to be sure. Among those factors, according to various reports, are increasing oil prices, which could be hedged as the White House considers releasing oil from the nation’s strategic oil reserves, should prices escalate, according to a New York Times report, with Russia is the No. 3 producer of oil, after the United States and Saudi Arabia, pumping roughly 10% of the world’s demand.

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How Modern Logistics Companies Turn COVID Chaos into Long-Term Business Efficiency

COVID persists and supply chain operations are not expected to break from the current mode of remote workforce operations, however, smart operators are creating new opportunities by adopting forward-looking TMS solutions. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/logistics_companies_turn_covid_chaos_into_long_term_business_efficiency

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index falls to a new record low reading

The February SCI came in at -17.9, down from January’s -10.1, topping March 2021 as the “toughest month to date for shippers,” noted FTR. But that comes with the caveat that February’s record is not likely to be lasting, with March expected to record an even lower reading, it said, stating that some rate relief will not nearly offset a surge in diesel prices. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ftrs_shippers_conditions_index_falls_to_a_new_record_low_reading

2023 General Rate Increase Guide for FedEx & UPS Shipping

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