How the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict affects international logistics and supply chains
the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has escalated again. As of 18:00 on October 24, Beijing time, the current round of Palestinian-Israeli conflicts has caused more than 7200 deaths on both sides. At present, in addition to goods directly entering and leaving Israel are affected, the entire international freight and supply chain of various countries are also facing varying degrees of risk.
the port situation is different]
in mid-October, the port of Ashdod, located near the Gaza border, is operating in "emergency mode" because its ability to handle dangerous goods is affected in the face of potential missile attacks. The port of Ashkelon, which is only 15 kilometers from the Gaza border, has been severely affected. Due to the threat of missiles, normal operations cannot be operated normally. Ships can only berth at sea buoys to unload their cargo. Although Haifa port is open for operation, there are delays. Hardera, Eilat and other ports were less affected and mostly opened as usual.
airport, the Damascus airport has been targeted by Israeli forces and Syrian rebels, leading to several closures. Although Beirut Airport in Lebanon and Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, were not directly affected, the number of tourists dropped significantly due to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Container xChange, said: "In the future, if the conflict expands beyond the borders of the two countries, it will bring risks to two important shipping hubs. One is the Suez Canal. An important waterway for container merchant ships may face disruption. The other is the transportation pillar of oil and gas, the Strait of Hormuz, which may also be affected. And that depends on whether the conflict expands and how long it lasts.
Global Trade at Risk]
conflict affects not only ports, but also global trade relations. China is a major importer of Israeli goods, and the conflict will disrupt these trade flows, especially high-tech products, and will be blocked from accessing China's vast market. At the same time, the conflict could strain diplomatic relations between the United States and Israel, affecting Israeli exports to the United States. Similar situations include Germany and India, which are also important trading partners of Israel:
geopolitical conflict has far-reaching implications that extend far beyond the industries and economies of the conflict zone, affecting not only the countries directly involved, but also their trading partners and the logistics and shipping industries as a whole. Companies involved in the provision of logistics services, faced with possible logistics disruptions, increased freight costs, and various uncertain risks, must demonstrate sufficient resilience and agility in extraordinary times.
How to ensure smooth delivery]
The impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the supply chain extends to all aspects of logistics and transportation. As an international logistics practitioner, especially a service provider engaged in the transportation of high-value technology products such as new energy and photovoltaic modules, BCLOG recommends supply chain professionals:
-Find reliable sources of information to keep abreast of the latest situation and assess calls at major ports on a daily basis.
· Make full use of container tracking systems such as GPS and visual transportation management tools to receive real-time information about goods, especially in-transit information near the conflict.
, together with professional freight forwarders and service providers, carry out proper and reliable logistics planning and plans at the strategic level, do a good job in risk management in advance, and agree on solutions in the first time when accidents occur, so as to protect the rights and interests of themselves and customers.
at present, many shipping companies have issued countermeasures, including restrictions on dangerous goods and the adjustment of war insurance premiums. The specific policies of different shipping companies are different. Freight forwarders and shippers need to pay close attention to the latest situation and take appropriate measures. Reduce risk.
