# Chokepoints and vulnerabilities in global markets | Roland Berger

> Roland Berger analyzes maritime chokepoints such as the Suez Canal, which carries about 12% of world trade. It recalls the 2021 Ever Given blockage that held up roughly $775 million in goods for six days. The piece argues that concentrated shipping routes create supply chain risk and push firms to look for alternatives.

- Date: 2022-07-25 · published 2022-07-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/40379-chokepoints-and-vulnerabilities-in-global-markets-roland-berger
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Chokepoint risk raises the chance of sudden freight spikes and delivery delays for imported feed ingredients. Buyers should factor route-disruption risk into forward shipping and inventory decisions.

## Sources

- rolandberger.com: https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chokepoints-and-vulnerabilities-in-global-markets.html

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