News / As the US shutdown drags on, the threat to supply chains grows

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Initial repercussions for logistics from the US government shutdown have been slight so far, but the prospect of lingering paralysis is raising fears of severe supply chain disruption that may take a long time to mend.

Canine screening of air cargo got under way at US airports on January 1 as scheduled, but the programme has had a bumpy start.

Certified screeners are ready to go, but airlines are not accepting cargo screened by dog teams without an official go-ahead from the ...