Israel-Gaza war disrupting supply chain

THE Israel-Gaza conflict is seen impacting global supply chains, as the logistics infrastructure at the port of Ashdod is the closest container port to Gaza. S&P Global Market Intelligence’s recent study, “Ports, electronics and health care: Supply chain impact of conflict in Israel,” shed light on the supply chain implications arising from the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. The study emphasized that the magnitude of these implications is contingent upon the trajectory of the conflict. Hideki Christ Fujishige CONTRIBUTED PHOTO One crucial element in this supply chain web is the logistical infrastructure surrounding the port of Ashdod, the nearest container gateway to Gaza. At least one shipping line has indicated that maritime shipping is operating as normal as of October 9, but the situation remains subject to change. “Air freight via Tel Aviv airport may be disrupted. Israel’s largest export lines include electronics, healthcare, and defense supply chains, which could face operational or logistics disruptions in the event of an escalated conflict,” the report showed. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Notably, Israel plays a significant role in the supply of computer processors to the European Union, contributing 14 percent of EU computer processor imports in the 12 months leading up to July 31, 2023. These processors are primarily shipped to Ireland, where they are utilized in fabrication plants (fabs) owned by industry giants, such as Intel Corp. and Tower Semiconductor Ltd. “Israel also exported US$2.62 billion worth of telecom network equipment and US$3.15 billion worth of aerospace equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in 2022, both led by shipments to Europe and the US,” according to the report. Pharmaceutical exports from Israel, amounting to $2.17 billion, are particularly susceptible to disruptions in the logistics network. Israel’s importance to global drug supply chains has declined, however, falling to 1.1 percent of US imports and 0.8 percent of EU imports due to reshoring by Israeli pharmaceutical manufacturers. (UPDATE) THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday the much-anticipated entries for the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), now in its 49th year. These 10 films will grace the screens starting on Christmas Day on Dec. 25, 2023, to Jan. 7, 2024. The MMDA led by Acting Chairman Don Artes and MMFF executive committee chairman Jesse Ejercito revealed in a press conference that out of 36 finished films submitted, the final six that were included are: 1) “When I Met You in Tokyo” (JG Productions) starring Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon, Tirso Cruz 3rd, Darren Espanto and Cassy Legaspi, written by Suzette Doctolero and directed by Rado Peru and Rommel Penza; 2) “Becky and Badette” (The IdeaFirst Company) starring Eugene Domingo and Pokwang, written by and directed by Jun Robles Lana; 3) “Mallari” (Mentorque and Clever Minds Inc.) starring Piolo Pascual, JC Santos, Elisse Joson, Janella Salvador and Gloria Diaz, written by Enrico Santos and directed by Derick Cabrido; 4) “Firefly” (GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs) starring Alessandra de Rossi, Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Epi Quizon, Max Collins and Dingdong Dantes, written by Angeli Atienza and directed by Zig Dulay; 5) “Broken Hearts Trip” (BMC Films in partnership with Smart Films) starring Christian Bables, Andoy Ranay, Teejay Marquez and Iyah Mina, written by Lex Bonife and directed by Lem Lorca; and 6) “GomBurZa” (Jescom Films and MQuest Ventures) starring Piolo Pascual, Khalil Ramos, Elijah Canlas and Jaime Fabregas, written by Rody Vera and directed by Pepe Diokno. ‘When I Met You in Tokyo’ starring Christopher de Leon and Vilma Santos PHOTO FROM JG PRODUCTIONS ‘Becky and Badette’ starring Pokwang and Eugene Domingo PHOTO FROM THE IDEAFIRST COMPANY On July 10, the first four official entries were announced, namely “A Mother and Son’s Story” (Cineko Productions) starring Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards, written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario and directed by Nuel Naval; “(K)Ampon” (Quantum Films) starring Derek Ramsay and Beauty Gonzales, written by Do Dayao and directed by King Palisoc; “Penduko” (Sari Sari Network) starring Matteo Guidicelli and Cristine Reyes, written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana; “Rewind” (Star Cinema, APT Ent., Agosto Dos Media) starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, written by Joaquin Enrico Santos and directed by Mae Cruz Alviar. These Top 4 scripts were chosen based on the following criteria: artistic excellence, 40 percent; commercial appeal, 40 percent; Filipino cultural sensibility, 10 […]

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