Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-19 05:21Group 1 - The blockage of the Suez Canal by the "Ever Given" ship highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains, causing an estimated loss of $6 to $10 billion per week due to the disruption of 422 vessels carrying goods worldwide [1][3] - Supply chain services are essential for integrating logistics, finance, legal, and customs operations, utilizing data and algorithms to create a protective barrier for global trade [3][4] - Financial service coverage significantly enhances supply chain resilience, with a 10% increase in coverage correlating to a 30% rise in resilience index [4] Group 2 - The 2024 forecast indicates that China's export credit insurance will exceed $1 trillion for the first time, with record high export penetration rates and customer service numbers [4] - Innovative financial solutions, such as Standard Chartered's "SC Global Chain," are being introduced to support companies entering international markets [4] - The true competitive advantage for globally positioned companies lies in their ability to utilize data-driven warning systems rather than traditional physical assets [5]