Critical ‘Chokepoints’ threaten global food supply, warns report

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A UK think-tank has analysed various logistics “chokepoints” to find out where the supply chain risks are. Although this article concentrates on food, the risks must be the same for all commodities. It identifies 14 critical locations, including the Suez Canal, the Black Sea Ports and Brazil’s road network, as already impacted by disruptions. But the report also considers global warming and its affect on supply chains, whether it’s because of drought (Panama Canal), flooding (US inland waterways and railways – carrying 30% of the world’s corn and soy), or storms (Brazilian ports). It’s an interesting overview of the global food supply chain.