Source: Bloomberg
Summary
A massive fire at a Korean fulfillment center and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian logistics hubs have disrupted operations for two e-commerce retailers. The 61-hour blaze in Korea was one of the country’s largest, while the drone strikes hit two Russian logistics centers.
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The look feels familiar.
E-commerce retailers face disruptions due to unforeseen events. A 61-hour blaze in Korea and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian logistics hubs are the latest examples. This isn’t the first time logistics have been disrupted, and it won’t be the last. Supply chains are only as strong as their weakest link. War and disaster are the new normal for e-commerce logistics.
Author: Evan Null
