It is no longer possible for Brits to purchase more than three bottles of cooking oil at Tesco, the United Kingdom’s largest supermarket chain. According to reports, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has choked off the world’s supply of sunflower oil, forcing Tesco, which has more than 4,000 retail stores, to limit sales to three bottles per … Continue reading Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket, begins cooking oil rationing amid supply disruption
West Coast ports logjammed with about container 60 ships still waiting to dock; supply lines continue to suffer disruptions
Ports in the U.S.’s West Coast report record congestion, with a satellite image showing more than 60 ships waiting to dock. A sudden surge in American purchases ahead of the holidays alongside a massive backlog is responsible for this congestion. Labor shortages at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach also worsen the situation. A satellite … Continue reading West Coast ports logjammed with about container 60 ships still waiting to dock; supply lines continue to suffer disruptions
Supply chain disruptions are getting worse as engineered shortages are designed to collapse economies
Global supply lines continue to come under duress as lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain and as new shutdowns occur thanks to the spread of the delta variant. “The vast network of ports, container vessels and trucking companies that moves goods around the world is badly tangled, and the cost of shipping is skyrocketing. … Continue reading Supply chain disruptions are getting worse as engineered shortages are designed to collapse economies
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 