The Chinese New Year, alternatively referred to as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, stands as the most important holiday in China, carrying immense cultural significance. However, for international freight forwarding companies, this celebration introduces distinct logistical challenges. During this period, production decelerates, operations face limitations, schedules experience disruptions, and transportation delays ensue, resulting…
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Consequences of the fire on the cargo ship Felicity Ace over the global supply chain
The cargo ship Felicity Ace with around 4000 cars on board caught fire last week. The incident happened off the coast of the Azores Island in Portugal. The accident that took place on 18th February generated an expected loss of over $155 million. However, the ship’s crew was safely evacuated but the burning vessel is…