Why Undersea Internet Cables Matter to Global Supply Chains
· Source: logisticsviewpoints.com
In short
Global supply chains increasingly depend on digital infrastructure, particularly undersea fiber-optic cables that carry the data layer of international trade. The article argues that digital chokepoints, such as the Strait of Hormuz for data cables, pose a growing risk to logistics operations, visibility platforms, and AI-enabled supply chains. Supply chain executives must broaden their resilience programs to include digital communications, cloud, and computational infrastructure alongside traditional physical and energy assets.
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Tags: digital infrastructure, undersea cables, chokepoints, resilience, geopolitical risk, visibility