Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are seeking information from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regarding aviation and rail safety issues.

On May 11, 2023, Canada passed the Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act, which requires Canadian businesses to demonstrate due diligence in minimizing the risks of forced and child labor in their supply chains.

As air cargo demand stabilizes and capacity increases, shippers are now in a better position to negotiate air freight rates, with a focus on securing low-rate levels for longer periods.

Panama is experiencing one of its driest rainy seasons on record, leading to lower water levels at the Panama Canal and restrictions on vessel weights and daily traffic.

Chinese electric car manufacturers are making a significant push into the European market, using platforms like the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Germany, to showcase their presence and challenge established players like BMW and Ford in the realm of battery-powered vehicles.

The Panama Canal is grappling with the ramifications of a prolonged drought, resulting in low water levels and substantial vessel traffic congestion, which may persist for up to ten months, as reported by Athens-based shipbroker Intermodal.

Norfolk Southern, an Atlanta-based railroad, is facing a significant backlog of trains following a recent service outage.

The U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm revealed plans for the Biden Administration to allocate $12 billion in loans and grants to automakers and suppliers, aimed at facilitating the transformation of their facilities to produce electric vehicles (EVs) and other advanced vehicle technologies.

According to the U.S. Fashion Industry Association's latest industry survey, nearly 80% of fashion executives intend to decrease their sourcing from China over the next two years.

The Panama Canal, grappling with drought conditions, has implemented a temporary measure to limit the number of new reserved passage slots in an effort to alleviate a bottleneck of ships waiting to transit without reservations.

A recent survey by the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals that over a third of U.K. importers (35%) have been impacted by escalating geopolitical tensions, primarily related to China, prompting them to reassess their supply chains.

The Navy League of the United States has proposed a significant investment in building dual-use ships that can transport both commercial and military cargo.

China has surpassed Japan as the largest auto exporter during the first half of the year, exporting 2.34 million vehicles compared to Japan's 2.02 million, marking the first time this has occurred at the half-year mark.

A recent analysis conducted by Nikkei Asia and Tokyo’s Fronteo has revealed that nearly 40% of the suppliers for materials used in Tesla's batteries are Chinese companies.

In a conversation with Lotta Danielsson, Vice President of the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council and editor of the report "U.S., Taiwan, and Semiconductors: A Critical Supply Chain Partnership," Taiwan's significant role in the semiconductor supply chain is discussed.

The U.S. Postal Service has drastically decreased its air cargo shipments by 90% over a two-year period, leading to an estimated $1 billion in annual transportation cost savings, according to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

As winter approaches, shippers are expected to have the advantage in air freight rate negotiations due to declining demand and spot rates in the air cargo industry.

As the nation emerged from the pandemic, smash-and-grab robberies drew attention in California, targeting high-end stores.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing the study of phosphogypsum in road construction, overturning a federal prohibition under the Trump administration but reinstated by Biden's EPA.

A recent visit to Ceagesp Market in Sao Paulo, Brazil, provided a unique cultural experience for an American traveler.