Daily Supply Chain Report
May 17, 2026 - Sunday
This day, we bring together the 4 key events that entered the chronology, in date order.
Ukraine drone attack kills 3 in Moscow region; 556 drones downed in war's biggest barrage. Governor Vorobyov reported 3 civilian deaths; Russia said 556 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight, with Moscow airports briefly closed.
In the same period, South Korea Government Orders Emergency Arbitration for Samsung Strike: $667M Daily Loss Risk. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced all options including emergency arbitration will be deployed against strike threat
Elsewhere, Drewry WCI Jumps 12% as Asia-Europe and Transpacific Rates Surge. Shanghai-New York freight rates rose 14% as carriers tighten the market through capacity management and additional surch
Then, Suezmax Tanker With Iraqi Crude Reaches India After Hormuz Transit. The Suezmax tanker Karolos loaded at Basra crossed the strait fully laden as daily commercial transits remain far below