Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Escalating geopolitical tensions and the reliance on complex supply chains are leading to a challenging risk landscape. Industrial Cyber
• [New] Already today, climate risk is causing higher insurance costs, damaging supply chains and farms, and could cost businesses up to 7% of their yearly profits in the next decade, if they do not adapt and support nature preservation. NetworkNature
• [New] The Global Green Industrialization Pact will prioritize key building blocks required to accelerate the green industrial transformation, namely finance and investment, technology innovation, resilient supply chains, and a people centered transition. Indico.UN (Indico)
• [New] Supply chain disruptions - from sanctions on Russian oil and gas to Red Sea shipping bottlenecks - are driving volatility across key commodities, while protectionist policies, including US tariffs on metals and China's export bans on critical minerals, are reshaping global trade flows. Research and Markets
• [New] The Chenzhou lithium discovery creates potential for shortened supply chains that could address some of the cost pressures currently facing China's battery and EV manufacturers. Discovery Alert
• [New] Seasonal disruptions, operational bottlenecks, & logistics hiccups have conspired to restrict supply, tightening availability in key Asian markets. OREACO
• [New] China has issued a warning to the US, against reigniting trade tensions by reinstating tariffs on Chinese goods next month and threatened retaliation against countries that align with the U.S. to exclude China from supply chains. Business Tech Africa
• [New] In an era where global supply chains are often vulnerable to disruptions, ensuring the integrity and security of food production is vital. County Local News
• [New] Trade disruptions and protectionist policies (like proposed U.S. tariffs on China) could disrupt global supply chains and profitability for international defence companies. Medium
• [New] The greater fragmentation of global supply chains, stemming from both geopolitical tensions and trade disputes, could make disruptions more permanent. Nikko AM Global Site
• [New] The National Wealth Fund will commit £5.8 billion by 2030 in hydrogen, carbon capture, ports and supply chains, gigafactories and EV supply chains, and steel. GOV.UK
• [New] Marking up oil production is a first step towards stabilizing energy prices, as risks in the oil supply chain will remain on investor minds, especially in the Middle East. Somvisit
• [New] The sustainable supply chain in agriculture could generate over 70 million new jobs worldwide by 2025, spanning crop management, logistics, analytics, compliance, and carbon accounting. Farmonaut
• [New] Over the past three years, the Indian automotive industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience by navigating global challenges such as supply chain disruptions, semiconductor shortages and the rapid shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). Autocar Professional
• [New] The high tariffs on Chinese goods - as well as Beijing's ongoing threats to national security - should fuel Canada's ongoing push to create domestic supply chains not just for critical minerals, but also for solar panels and wind turbines. Global News
• [New] Mattel possesses a competitive advantage through its diversified supply chain, reducing reliance on China-based manufacturing (targeting US imports from China < 10% by 2027), which is crucial for mitigating the impact of potential tariffs and navigating global trade uncertainty. BeyondSPX
• [New] Trade wars and tariffs, although not driven by green priorities per se, may eventually lead to the dismantling of global supply chains, which in turn will lower global emissions through lesser consumption, or through less transport-dependent local production. Cambridge Core
• [New] The U.S. is wary that global supply chains could become overly reliant on China, creating critical vulnerabilities for the United States and its allies. CEO Today
• [New] Road logistics will remain a key driver of global trade and economic growth, adapting to the changing needs of consumers and businesses alike. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The first Trump administration's tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods - and China's retaliatory tariffs - led to significant disruptions in global supply chains. GIS Reports
• The increased deployment of onshore wind will increase economic opportunities by providing new skills and job opportunities and strengthening UK supply chains. GOV.UK
• The punitive tariff could discourage Chinese firms from rerouting products through Vietnam, thereby further increasing the complexity of supply chains moving across Asia. Logistics Management
• Among the measures the government-industry paper aims to tackle is the once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow the solar supply chain and manufacturing capacity in the UK. Electricity Info

Last updated: 12 July 2025