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PODCAST: A whole new world for supply chains, unpacked

Summary: The first episode of the Beyond the Box podcasts explains how global trade and supply chains, plus link to Asia and China, have changed in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helene Hofman
Helene Hofman Customer Communication Manager
20 Apr 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic stretched supply chains beyond their limits with a perfect storm of lockdowns, stranded containers, backlogged ports, empty shelves, and record levels of consumer demand.

In the aftermath of these unprecedented disruptions, supply chain diversification has accelerated, and resilience is more important than ever.

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This first episode of the Beyond the Box podcast deep dives into what this has meant for links to Asia and China.

Industry experts Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, Vice-President and Head of Operations for Maersk Asia Pacific, plus Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner of Vespucci Maritime, share their insights into what has changed and what will continue to change in the years to come.

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