The Netherlands and the U.S. want to restrict China’s access to advanced chip technology machines
The two nations arranged a meeting between Senior US National Security Council official Tarun Chhabra and Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Alan Estevez, and they are scheduled to discuss the matter later this month.
The Great “Tech War” between the U.S. and China is underway
The United States Department of Commerce placed 31 Chinese tech companies on an “unverified list” in early October causing some commotion.
Europe’s airports have been on sale, improving airport productivity
In a small sample of sixteen privatized airports, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER Working Paper 30544) analyzed 437 privatized airports.
TuSimple CEO fired over improper relations with Chinese startup
The Chinese startup in question, Hydron, develops autonomous hydrogen-powered trucks.
Global supply chain issues have a new culprit: the Mississippi River
Though disrupted supply chains are nothing new, the main waterway from Minnesota to Louisiana has been the victim of record-low water levels due to very little rainfall.
Global unrest and rising costs will keep supply chain issues persistent for some time
According to the results of a recent SAP SE survey of senior business decision-makers, more than half (52%) believe that the supply chain is in desperate need of improvement.
U.S. and Mexico’s trade chiefs are ready to talk about energy policies
After the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade was implanted in 2020, (replacing the previous Nafta pact that was in place for twenty years) the United States and Canada filed complaints against Mexico’s electricity policy.
Russia pulled out of UN-brokered grain deal and the world is not happy
Last week, Russia revoked its agreement to the United Nations-brokered deal that was meant to ease a global food crisis and assist in delivering grain from clogged Ukraine ports in the Black Sea.
Prepare for diesel shortages as winter approaches
The federal government is being asked to intervene in the growing diesel shortage problem.
Maritime industry is threatened by the underlying conflict between China and Taiwan
China has been making veiled - or… not-so-veiled threats of invading Taiwan over recent months.
If you want better highways, blame the politicians
Says, the politician: Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) who spoke at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California.
Geopolitical tensions are making German automakers nervous
Decades ago, the likes of BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz bet it all on China, now selling more vehicles in China than in any other market and building dozens of factories in the country.
Shipping, globalization, and logistics… is a singular generation to blame?
Experts within the United State’s maritime industry say the sector is made up of mostly Baby Boomers, the largest generation in American history.
Saudi Arabia invested $2.7 billion into improving its logistics network, but will it pay off?
In a move to entice investment firms on a global scale to take a look at the kingdom’s supply chain capabilities,
Regardless of mysterious explosions, can the Nord Stream pipelines come back online?
International welding engineer (IWE), researcher, and senior advisor at SINTEF, Ragnhild Aune, has stated that the damaged gas pipelines could be repaired, but it would be a very demanding project.
Diesel reserves have officially reached their lowest levels since 2008
The Biden Administration is working to boost supplies after reports stated that reserves would run out in less than thirty days if they were not replenished.
Port of NY & NJ takes top spot over LA for the second month in a row
According to recently released September data, the East Coast port of New York and New Jersey has earned the top spot for a second consecutive month.
The United States and Saudi Arabia are battling over oil
While the relationship between the two countries is critical, United States officials are vocalizing angry sentiments at the Saudi-led OPEC decision to cut oil production.
President Biden shrugs off Xi Jinping’s concerns about semiconductor production
That was the point, after all.
Shipping industry to ensure difficult, radical change under new climate regulations
The shipping industry is no stranger to disruptions or change, especially after the past several years.