Maritime shipping remains the backbone of global trade, with container ships transporting goods across the oceans every day. However, with the increasing size and quantity of ships, maritime incidents pose…
Amina Lövenich
Amina Lövenich
Amina Lövenich is going to be part of the All Things Supply Chain blog between September 2024 and February 2024. She studies Business Economics at FH Aachen.
The year is 1936, the machines are idle, although all the employees are at their usual workstations, but instead of working, they are playing ping pong, reading the newspaper, and…
With the holidays shopping season approaching, Black Friday is becoming a pivotal event for retailers worldwide. This shopping phenomenon originated in the United States, traditionally takes place after Thanksgiving, and…
Imagine it’s Thanksgiving night. The turkey is roasted to perfection, the mashed potatoes are steaming on the table, and the sweet potatoes are ready to serve. But something is missing…
For decades, plastic recycling has been riddled with complexities. Many plastic containers, especially those composed of multi-layered films, have traditionally been deemed unrecyclable. This is due to the difficulty in…
Tomorrow marks the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a pivotal event with significant implications for supply chains. Supply chain leaders are closely monitoring the outcome, understanding that the election results could…
Last year, Halloween brought neighborhoods to life with lookalikes of Barbie, Spider-Man, and Indiana Jones lookalikes, all inspired by the year’s top trends. This year, however, the streets will probably…
Imagine walking into your local supermarket and picking up a bar of chocolate or a new smartphone without a second thought. The convenience of modern life often blinds us to…
Imagine a bustling port, filled with cargo containers waiting to be loaded and shipped across the world. But instead of swift, efficient movement, operations have slowed to a crawl. Why?…
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Red Sea Route Under Siege: Escalating Conflicts Disrupting Global Logistics
The Red Sea, through which the Suez Canal connects Asia to Europe, has long been a crucial artery for global shipping. However, escalating conflicts and rising security risks have turned…