Maritime Blockades Reshape Global Trade Flows and Logistics

What if primary shipping routes face a 4-week blockade?

Simulate the impact of a 4-week blockade on primary ocean freight routes serving your key suppliers and customers. Model rerouting through alternative ports (potentially adding 7-10 days transit time), increased freight rates (typically 15-25 percent premium for expedited routing), and corresponding inventory buffer requirements needed to maintain service levels.

What if supplier lead times increase by 3 weeks due to rerouting?

Simulate extended lead times (21 days additional) resulting from blockade-induced rerouting and port congestion. Model the safety stock increases required to prevent stockouts, evaluate impact on demand planning accuracy, and assess cost implications of higher inventory carrying costs versus service level risk.

What if you need to shift 30 percent of imports to alternative ports?

Model the scenario where 30 percent of your containerized imports must shift from blocked ports to alternative regional terminals. Evaluate cost impacts from longer inland transport, assess whether alternative ports have adequate capacity and labor, and determine inventory policy changes needed to manage extended dwell times.