SC News 5th Nov

Welcome to the News Roundup all things impacting global supply chains this week.Maersk announces downturn in demand for shipping logistics freight rates peaked and demand for container boxes falls.Cop 27 runs from 6th to 18th November in Egypt -listen to what needs to be done to avert the climate emergency.Russian retail sales fall as does employment as interest rates rise.Interest rates up by 0.75%British Volt secures additional funding to avert administrationOne minute round up of other newsTwitter’s big staff cull ruffles feathersBig clothing brands get polyester clothes from China and India fuelled by Russian oil.Russia rejoins grain deal to move Baltic cargoes Bank of England expects recessionLNG incurs significant additional  CO2 in productionStranger than fictionAirbus increases outputCompetition market blocks merger of two ready bake product companiesCar sales at their lowest since 1982 in the UKUN Global Food Index fallsChina about to ease restrictionsTrailer for next week’s edition with Marino Paganini from StordSend us Fan MailSupport the show THANKS FOR LISTENING PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW You can support the podcast by following the link here. It makes a big difference and helps us make great content for you to listen to. Follow like and share the Chain Reaction Podcast with colleagues and friends on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.News about forthcoming programmes click hereSHAREPlease share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/shareLET US KNOWIf you have any comments, suggestions or questions then just direct message on Linkedin or X (Twitter)REVIEW AND RATE If you like the show please rate and review it. Every vote helps.About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain AdvantageI have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon. ...