American CEOs continue reshoring trend
New manufacturing facilities are being built across the United States at a growth rate of 116%.
Almonds bound for EU & Asia are trapped at West Coast ports
Almonds straight from California are now stranded at European, Chinese, and Indian ports - a billion pounds worth.
West coast ports ask Biden Administration to extend current port worker contract amid negotiations
West Coast representatives for the ports fear the worst and are asking the Biden Administration to intervene.
Ukraine’s wheat harvest will struggle this July
July is the prime time of year to begin harvesting wheat, but the strained wheat market is tired.
We survived “Bloody Friday”, but what shipping stocks are in store for could be far worse
Cruise ship stocks have crashed, leaving some experts to warn that companies like Carnival can expect to drop to zero if things don’t change - and fast.
The railroads are depending on the ports to ease congestion
Southern California has been battling supply chain issues at the ports for months, now leaving suppliers in a tight position while they wait record times for their products to arrive at their doorsteps.
10% of global companies are connected to now U.S.-banned Xinjiang goods
Any goods linked to the western Chinese region of Xinjiang are now banned from being imported to the United States, causing a ripple effect in the supply chain.
New Global Supply Chain Chief announced after predecessor’s retirement
The fast-food conglomerate McDonald’s has announced its new global supply chain chief, Marion Gross.
Ice caps melting is bad for environment, but good for new shipping routes
While Arctic ice melts, global shippers might be quietly celebrating.
70% of US companies considering reshoring
This trend seems to be inspired by the growing need to create flexible business practices amid supply chain issues.
Narcotics trafficking crackdown begins as shipping companies combine forces with customs agents
With 275 million people worldwide using drugs in the year 2021 and over 36 million people suffering from drug use disorders, the urgency to quell the surge in drugs traveling across borders has only grown.
The United States-driven Build Back Better World initiative is competing directly with China’s Belt and Road program
President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better World initiative is gaining new traction at the G-7 after struggling to get off the ground last year.
Chinese reveal largest shipping vessel on record
With measurements of 400 meters long by 61.5 meters wide and a draft of 17 meters, this ship is now the largest of its type across the globe.
U.S. East Coast pushing for waiver to obtain gasoline shipments
The commodities trading house Gunvor SA wants 13 million gallons of gasoline delivered to the U.S. East Coast, but they need to waive the Jones Act to do so.
Eco-friendly international shipping routes are being unveiled by melting ice in the Arctic
The Northern Sea Route, a high-traffic area in the Arctic utilized by many countries, has long been claimed to be controlled by Russia.
Supply chain history to be recorded on data-rich custom clothing labels
Avery Dennison, a labeling specialist, is developing data-driven custom labels for vintage clothing on the market.
Tariffs imposed on imports can have unpredictable results
But do tariffs do more harm than good? Experts are weighing in - it all depends on the situation.
The EU is reviewing regulations to label lithium as “toxic”, jeopardizing clean energy goals
Another cog in the EV machine is screeching to a halt: the EU is considering labeling lithium as toxic.
West Coast port labor talks remain unresolved
Supply chain disruptions are nothing new as of late, but the looming deadline on port workers’ contracts and the lack of progress in union negotiations with West coast ports have industry experts biting their nails.
Canada’s National Railway union workers are on strike
Canada’s National Railway Co. workers have had enough: it’s time to strike.