NAVIGATING GEOPOLITICAL RISKS TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS

The increasing frequency and impact of geopolitical disruptions— ranging from trade wars and economic sanctions to regulatory upheavals—have placed global supply chains under unprecedented strain.

Businesses across industries are now compelled to reassess their strategies to ensure resilience and maintain operational continuity in a world marked by uncertainty. At a recent industry discussion, thought leaders from the air cargo, logistics, and manufacturing sectors gathered to deliberate on solutions to these challenges, emphasising the importance of multimodal transport, alternative trade routes, and collaborative partnerships.

A new era of complexity

Geopolitical events have redefined the landscape of international trade. Factors such as US-China trade tensions, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and post-Brexit regulatory shifts have underscored vulnerabilities in global supply chains. Samir J Shah, Chief Mentor and Director at JBS Academy, highlighted the core issues.

“Geopolitical risks are no longer isolated events. They have become systemic, impacting trade flows, re…