President Biden points to January’s employment report as proof of economic strength
The GOP is pushing back, stating that rampant inflation and prices of household staples like gasoline and groceries are crippling the country.
Trafigura reports that 600 tankers transporting Russian fuel are operating globally
Dubbed a “shadow fleet” the crude oil vessels are quietly transporting the EU-banned Russian product.
Artificial Intelligence can sniff out those counterfeit bags
While the counterfeit market has only become more impressive to the naked eye over the last decade, Artificial Intelligence is beginning to stamp out the market’s confidence.
DOT Secretary Buttigieg isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, he says
While some have voiced suspicions that the US Department of Transportation Pete Buttigieg may run for Senate in Michigan, the secretary himself is vocalizing his intention to remain in the Biden Administration
Weighing the pros and cons of reshoring
Supply Chain Brain tackles this topic with Dan Dreyfus and Bob Bowman - is this shift toward re-shoring for the betterment of the supply chain?
The global race to find the next EV-mineral pot of gold
Countries around the world are scrambling to mine critical rare earth minerals because they are essential components in the production of a wide range of clean energy technologies, including wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles.
The White House to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton will unite at an event this week to spotlight the famous piece of legislation that guaranteed qualified American workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off.
Cross-border freight transportation involves layers of complexities
Different countries have different regulations regarding cross-border trade, including customs, duties, taxes, and tariffs, which can be challenging to navigate and comply with.
Asia’s offshore wind farms are facing major challenges
A shortage of ships to transfer the massive wind turbines to their locations from shore to sea has been a pitfall of the continent’s green energy project.
To address driver shortage, companies should refocus on driver health
Improving truck driver health is a critical component in addressing the truck driver shortage and reducing turnover rates in the trucking industry.
China’s population is shrinking, and fast
Dubbed “the great people shortage” by some, China’s population is still home to 1.4 billion people but shrank by 850,000 people over the course of 2022.
Vegetables to lithium: More shortages… incoming!
The “supply chain challenges” may not be the excuse to use in 2023, but the availability of some key household items may be in short supply regardless.
Austrailia-based 3PL Lexington Logistics is making waves
Deanne Luke, the founder of Lexington Logistics, spoke with DC Velocity about their beginnings in the fashion industry and how they’ve transformed their professional life into fulfillment services in Brisbane, Australia.
EU’s Russian fuel ban may cause shortages during NY’s peak season
Seasonal gasoline stockpiles are already at a decade-low, and the ban on Russian fuel means that the East Coasts can’t rely on its backup supplies during the peak driving season over the summer.
What’s up with all the factory fires in 2022?
There were 3,609 factory fire alerts in 2022, the most ever recorded in a single year and up 85% year-on-year.
China’s global impact on the supply chain is beginning to evolve
Overall, China's impact on the global supply chain is significant, both in terms of its role as a major supplier and its ability to influence the flow of goods and resources globally.
Apple is trying to break up with China
Heavily reliant on the country, Apple’s business has suffered after several years of strict Covid lockdowns in China.
Are global fuel prices about to hit new highs?
The European Union’s embargo on coal and most oil originating in Russia is set to take effect on February 5th.
Norway just hit the seabed jackpot
While Norway is already a major oil and gas exporter on the global stage, a Norwegian team of researchers from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) just discovered a new wealth of resources off the coast.
Commercial ships receive modified underwater noise guidelines from UN agency
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.