2025/11/14 archive

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China–US blank sailing rates, which spiked sharply during 2025 due to tariffs, have begun normalizing with an 82 percent decline following the US–China trade ceasefire; carriers are adjusting to new demand levels.
Logistics

China–US Blank Sailings Stabilizing After Months of Turbulence

China–US Blank Sailings Stabilizing After Months of Turbulence
The Marshall Islands-flagged Talara tanker sharply changed course toward Iran's Cask terminal after three small vessels approached it off Khor Fakkan; the incident is assessed to be an intervention by the IRGC Navy.
Logistics

Iranian Forces Divert Talara Tanker to Iranian Waters

Iranian Forces Divert Talara Tanker to Iranian Waters
SAP's Supply Chain Orchestration approach enables companies to manage volatility by connecting their supply chains end-to-end, sharing real-time data, and making AI-powered decisions in the face of rising inflation, tariffs, compliance pressures, talent shortages, and visibility challenges.
Technology

SAP: The Path to Managing a New Wave of Supply Chain Volatility is Orchestration and Real-Time Collaboration

SAP: The Path to Managing a New Wave of Supply Chain Volatility is Orchestration and Real-Time Collaboration
Ukraine's missile and drone attack on Novorossiysk halts oil loading operations at Russia's Black Sea port; approximately 2% of global supply temporarily disrupted with two major oil piers sustaining damage.
Supply Chain

Ukrainian Strike Temporarily Disrupts 2% of Global Oil Supply at Novorossiysk

Ukrainian Strike Temporarily Disrupts 2% of Global Oil Supply at Novorossiysk