Italy and Germany team up to change EU’s combustion engine ban
Germany, Italy, and some other small eastern European countries have formed an alliance in order to voice opposition to Europe’s ban on combustion engines.
New truck tax may be repealed in House bill
This new bill could end the federal excise tax on heavy trucks for good.
Tug boat is crushed by a ship in the Panama Canal
Caught on video, a container ship forced a tugboat to be pushed against a closed locked gate in the Panama Canal.
US vs China the war of supply chains
The Director of National Intelligence says that China is already using its dominance of the supply chain as a weapon against the United States.
CEOs need to step up to protect global supply chains from growing risks
By moving out of a reactive mode and proactively addressing supply chain resilience, CEOs can identify and mitigate risks before they become major disruptions.
Shipping lines are holding onto capacity despite ongoing price war
This action is likely due to capacity cuts having significant long-term consequences for their business.
Sennder, Amazon’s European delivery partner, is racing to “uber-ize” freight
Sennder is a Berlin-based digital freight forwarder and logistics company that partners with Amazon to provide delivery services in Europe.
China’s global chip combination will weaken as South Korea pivots toward Japan & US
South Korea is aligning with the United States and Japan, which could lead to greater cooperation and coordination among these countries in the development and production of advanced semiconductor technologies.
U.S. - EU working on preliminary EV mineral agreement
In the race to fully transition to green energy, investments are rampant on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to integrate electric vehicles and other sources of clean energy.
India is the number one replacement for manufacturers pulling out of China
The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, as well as the border disputes between India and China, have led to a push for diversification of supply chains and a search for alternative manufacturing destinations.
Phillips Industries is increasing its presence in Mexico
While pulling out of China, the U.S.-based products line are being funneled into the 500,000 square-foot manufacturing campus in Arteaga, Mexico.
Biden’s DOL chief pick faces opposition from 150k truckers in OOIDA
President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su for the Department of Labor Secretary, but she is facing massive push-back from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), a group representing 150,000 truckers.
Covid-19 changed the healthcare supply chain forever
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the healthcare supply chain, but it has also created opportunities for healing and strengthening the supply chain.
Atlantic Council data shows that US manufacturing input is on the rise
This is continuing the trend of “mixed data” and uncertainty in the sector as the United States takes aim at where China dominates.
Biden’s 2023 trade agenda will focus on China’s laborer rights
According to the U.S. Trade Representative’s report on 2023 policy, Chinese worker rights will be a hot topic for the Biden Administration this year.
☕️ Grab a cup’o Joe: Starbucks CEO to testify before Senate over unionizing opposition
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is feeling the heat as Congress investigates the company’s “intense opposition” to national efforts to unionize its stores.
The global energy market hasn’t been the same since Russia invaded Ukraine
The oil and gas landscape has been disrupted and the world has been struggling to find its footing since February 2022 - when Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine.
“Supply Kentucky” initiative launched by governor to bolster state’s manufacturing power
The Bluegrass State’s economy relies heavily on manufacturing, accounting for nearly 12.5% of its entire workforce.
Worker productivity and benefits go hand-in-hand
Traditional criticism of shorter work weeks and paid sick leave has often referenced a drop in worker productivity when these benefits are offered.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com brings new tech to California warehouses
Dubbed “self-operating warehouses”, the logistics service provider is expanding its technology to North America with the goal of optimizing inventory and storage for retailers.