18 June 2026 · 3 photos
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2024
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados have joined forces to organize the inaugural Global Supply Chain Forum at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados from 21 to 24 May 2024.
This groundbreaking event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities in global supply chain management.
The forum serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and the development of innovative strategies to optimize supply chain operations in a rapidly changing global business landscape.
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United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2024 3
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2024 3
A high-angle view captures significant infrastructure development at a port, with bright orange industrial structures framing the scene. Barges and cranes are actively engaged in building a new pier, visible through rows of concrete piles extending into the clear turquoise water, adjacent to excavated land laden with construction materials. This dynamic scene of port expansion, set against a backdrop of existing facilities and a coastal town, highlights ongoing efforts in enhancing global trade and supply chain capabilities. 53753404773_968ef9edc5_o.jpg
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United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2024 2
A port worker, wearing a blue uniform with reflective stripes and an orange hard hat, stands with arms crossed on an elevated platform, surveying a bustling port. In the background, multiple vessels, port infrastructure, and a distant coastline underscore the critical role of maritime trade in global supply chains. This image, captured by David Perez Vazquez on May 23, 2024, highlights the operational aspects discussed at the United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum. 53753540504_065dc7f4ed_o.jpg
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United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2024 1
A Black man wearing an orange hard hat and a blue safety shirt with reflective strips smiles confidently, leaning on a railing. He stands on an elevated platform, overlooking an active port area with industrial facilities, a crane on a barge, and a coastal town stretching into the distance under a cloudy sky. This image, captured on May 23, 2024, by David Perez Vazquez, illustrates the infrastructure and human involvement vital to global supply chains. 53753213601_624a47b860_o.jpg
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