More strikes on deck for U.K. train drivers
The Aslef union - representing 96% of the United Kingdom’s train drivers - has announced that workers will stage a walk-out on January 5th.
The Reshoring Initiative is reporting the reshoring trend was stronger than ever in Q3
While we’re assuming there’s no conflict of interest in this report, the group is claiming that due to the business decision, 350,000 jobs were announced in 2022.
Looking at you, Congress. Supply chain assistance, please?
Tom Madrecki, VP of supply chain and logistics for the Consumer Brands Association, is speaking out and calling on Congress to take responsibility for supply chain-related investments for the betterment of the United States.
Excelling in a supply chain career can reap many rewards
A supply chain career involves working in the field of managing and coordinating the movement of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption.
U.K.-based Ellerman City Liners now delivers directly to the GCT Terminal in New York
The port rotation includes three locations in Europe: Antwerp, Belgium, Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Tilbury, England.
Amazon commits to allowing Prime sellers to choose the carrier for logistics services in the EU
By making this decision, the massive retailer is scuttling past a potential fine of $50 billion by the European Commission for breaking the law.
China calls on local companies to step it up
Local Chinese manufacturers are under pressure after China’s Minister of Defense Wang Wentao highlighted the country’s belief that other countries are looking to “politicize and weaponize” the global economy.
Container volume levels increase 11% at Port of Houston
Located in Houston, Texas, on the Gulf Coast, the Port of Houston is made up of more than 200 private terminals, which handle a wide range of cargo, including containerized cargo, breakbulk cargo, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo, and liquid bulk cargo.
The U.S. Trade Representative is extending tariff exclusions on Chinese products
A total of 352 products from China were issued tariff exclusions that were scheduled to conclude within the following two weeks at the close of 2022.
Bye, Brits! Vietnam wins a spot in the U.S. top 7 trading partners
The United Kingdom is being pushed out of the exclusive list for the first time since 2004 as Vietnam’s share of the U.S. merchandise trade grew this year by 2.7%.
Union Pacific freezes freight rail embargoes after federal scrutinization
The Surface Transportation Board, a federal oversight board that analyzes transportation service levels, is scrutinizing the Union Pacific Railroad’s controversial embargo use.
Mexico welcomes a new Tesla manufacturing plant
Santa Catarina in Monterrey city, the capital of Nuevo Leon state, is to be the home of the newest electric vehicle assembly plant.
Trade barriers are causing issues in eliminating plastic waste from oceans
According to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the overwhelming amount of visa requirements, tariffs, and restricted access to certain areas of the ocean are hindering the decades-long efforts to clean up the beaches and oceans across the globe.
U.S. ports of call are changing for Asian markets
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were once king of the West Coast and absorbed the vast majority of goods being shipped to the U.S. from overseas.
Trucking recruitment normalizes after wild pandemic era
According to the American Trucking Association, the estimated professional driver shortage has decreased to 78,000 as of October as compared to the number of 80,000 in 2021.
Global aviation value chain shifted during the pandemic
The aviation value chain refers to the various stages and activities that are involved in the production, distribution, and utilization of aviation-related goods and services.
Lawmakers take aim at supply chain shortfalls with new bipartisan bill
The National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2022 is the latest piece of bipartisan legislation unveiled in Congress to help combat supply chain issues.
Insurance companies are backing away from coverage of vessels going to Russian or Ukrainian ports.
Shipping firms transporting commodities such as oil and grains are beginning to panic as underwriters begin to pull back from reinsuring any risks that are related to the Russia-Ukraine war.
American retailers are asking suppliers to slow down on sending merchandise
An excess of merchandise is sitting untouched on US retail companies’ shelves.
The Russia-Ukraine war has taken its toll on the U.S. economy
The United States’s dependence on Ukrainian and Russian-originated neon gas, palladium, platinum, and pig iron have been highlighted as some of the most affected commodities since February 2022.