What if UK ports could become leaders in sustainable innovation while grappling with post-Brexit challenges? Join me, Tony Hines, on the Chain Reaction Podcast as we explore the transformations underway at UK ports like London Gateway, which is pioneering the world's first all-electric berth. We'll also mark Grangemouth's 50th anniversary and analyze Tilbury's cutting-edge vehicle booking system. Amidst these advancements, discover how border checks are stifling operations at ports like Dover and Felixstowe, and how Storm Darragh has left Holyhead in disarray, reshaping freight routes to Ireland and shaking up the economy. Together, we'll unravel these complexities and consider what they mean for logistics, transport, and tourism in a post-Brexit landscape. 

Globally, supply chain dynamics are shifting as we navigate the impact of a 24-hour strike by Qantas's aviation ground workers, revealing cracks in the system down under. Australian farmers face a tomato surplus, while the nation eyes a bright future in hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturing amid economic slowdowns. Across the Pacific, the United States wrestles with Trump's tariffs, stirring up mixed reactions and potential trade turbulence. As shipping rates rise and the threat of an East Coast strike looms ominously over Trump's inauguration, we examine how these developments could ripple through consumer prices and job markets. Stay tuned for a special Christmas edition that will revisit the year's most unforgettable moments.

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About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain Advantage
I have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon...