Restaurants suffering from supply chain pain, banding together
Industry experts discussed methods of approaching supply chain challenges at the recent National Restaurant Show.
Sanctioned Russian oil is being transported to China via small ships
Oil tanker availability has plummeted because of the sanctions against Russian oil.
Singapore tourism reaching pre-pandemic levels despite China lockdowns
In 2019 alone, approximately 3.6 million residents of China visited Singapore, which makes up 13% of the country’s travelers.
Chinese military commissions new semi-submersible transport ship
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has commissioned another semi-submersible transport ship.
Supply chain issues blamed for baby formula shortage, FDA & Abbott Nutrition as well
Voters are blaming the supply chain for the formula shortage, according to a recent Morning Consult/Politico survey.
Toyota Japanese plants pause production due to Shanghai lockdowns
Sixteen production lines in ten Japanese plants have been paused as supplies from Shanghai are slowed to a snail’s pace.
Dialysis treatments at risk amid supply chain issues
COVID-19-related supply chain hiccups have unveiled how dependent many vulnerable communities are on their healthcare systems running smoothly.
CNBC’s Supply Chain Heat Map indicates Shanghai port as major culprit of supply chain hiccups
Lack of workers and Covid-related lockdowns have created an epic pileup at the Chinese port.
NRF CEO appeals to Biden via letter, need for tariff relief
The Washington, D.C.-based National Retail Federation (NRF) is reaching out to Biden directly.
Container ships are lined up in the Panama Canal
According to Bloomberg, 101 container ships are currently queuing for passage through the Panama Canal, making the average six more than typical.
Raw materials needed to avoid EV battery cost explosion
Electric vehicles ache for more raw materials amid continuous major shortages.
Global copper supply in jeopardy due to South African crime syndicates
With 80% of the world’s platinum reserves residing in South Africa, it’s a hotbed for theft.
Attracting a new generation of supply chain workers
Baby Boomers and Gen Xers need to consider their Millennial and Generation Z counterparts when staffing the supply chain.
Inflation is worsened by ineffective policy decisions
Politicians are expected to fix what the public perceives to be broken - especially when it comes to inflation problems.
Tesla sales plunge in China
Tesla’s sales struggle to gain footing in China amid persistent lockdowns.
Qualified Pilots Wanted: Airlines scramble to fill the cockpit
Airlines are in dire need of qualified pilots.
Trump-era China tariffs are being discussed by the current administration
Chinese tariffs levied by former President Trump have been largely ignored by the current administration: until now.
Southeast Asia looking for better trade deals with US
Southeast Asian countries are hinting their disappointment in the Biden Administration.
West Africa struggles to keep Europe fueled
The European Union sanctioning Russian oil opens the door to West Africa.