Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] PwC Ireland has launched two critical risk management services from its National Cyber Managed Services Centre in Cork, responding to escalating third-party supply chain and cybersecurity threats facing Irish businesses. Business Post
• [New] Currently there are over 2.3 billion people globally who are food insecure while the farming industry struggles to meet the challenges of climate change and disruptions to global supply chains. EDC Browse
• [New] Prolonged supply disruptions could widen cost disadvantages for other battery manufacturers vis-a-vis China, potentially hindering efforts to diversify manufacturing supply chains. IEA
• [New] Disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and global pandemics have pushed companies to diversify sourcing and routes, affecting the global distribution of dry bulk demand. AXSMarine
• [New] In complex environments like global supply chains or large-scale utilities, the ability to simulate events and predict disruptions in real time is a game-changer. Multishoring
• [New] The future outlook for Silk Road logistics in 2025 and the following years is shaped by a complex interplay of geopolitical, infrastructural, and environmental risks, necessitating robust scenario analysis and adaptive strategies for stakeholders. Poshstar
• [New] The evolving landscape of Silk Road logistics in 2025 presents both notable opportunities and critical risks, especially as emerging trade routes and strategic hubs reshape Eurasian connectivity. Poshstar
• [New] The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, effective from 2026, creates compliance risks for goods transported along Silk Road corridors, requiring shippers and logistics firms to adapt documentation and reporting systems. Poshstar
• [New] Geopolitical tensions and evolving regulatory frameworks significantly shape the risk landscape of Silk Road logistics in 2025 and beyond. Poshstar
• [New] Geopolitical Impacts: Trade policies, such as potential tariffs under the Trump administration, could disrupt supply chains, particularly for Chinese exporters like Temu and Shein. Deployers
• [New] In countries not levying new tariffs, weaker global demand should put downward pressure on inflation, though any disruptions to global manufacturing supply chains could lead to higher prices in some goods categories. Reserve Bank of Australia
• [New] Businesses continue to face global disruptions and increased complexity in supply chains. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Tariffs targeted towards automotive imports will disrupt the regional and global supply chains, increasing the costs of imported components and materials. atradius
• [New] Firms and businesses that are applying solid supply chain practices ahead of possible disruptions will not be as impacted by disruptions to the global supply chain. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Recent years have brought numerous energy-related shocks - from the global pandemic and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine to supply chain disruptions, extreme weather events, and cyberattacks. IEA
• [New] Imagine a world where autonomous AI agents manage supply chains, optimize energy distribution, or even facilitate peer-to-peer transactions-all without the need for a central authority. Trends Newsline
• [New] The clean energy transition alone is projected to increase demand for critical minerals by 500% by 2050, creating unprecedented pressure on global supply chains. Discovery Alert
• [New] Volatility tied to geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainties, such as the proposed 10% universal tariff on imports, could impact tech firms reliant on global supply chains. TraderHQ
• [New] In business, companies like Amazon and Walmart are utilizing AI to optimize supply chains and predict customer demand. VnExpress International
• [New] The U.S. can not hope to control China's role in critical supply chains if Mexico provides the Chinese a way in, but neither can the U.S. ask Mexico to exclude China while declaring no interest in decoupling itself. Understanding America
• [New] Recent disruptions - such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of the war in Ukraine - have underscored the vulnerability of long food supply chains, prompting renewed discussions on self-sufficiency. Nature
• [New] A strategic, multi-year partnership with Amazon Web Services that will transform its supply chain, enable faster AI innovation and deliver more personalised customer experiences. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Supply Chain Disruptions: Disruptions in the global supply chain have affected satellite manufacturing, launch vehicle production, and ground infrastructure deployment, leading to delays and cost overruns for satellite projects. MarkWide Research

Last updated: 24 May 2025