Geopolitical tensions are making German automakers nervous
Decades ago, the likes of BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz bet it all on China, now selling more vehicles in China than in any other market and building dozens of factories in the country.
Shipping, globalization, and logistics… is a singular generation to blame?
Experts within the United State’s maritime industry say the sector is made up of mostly Baby Boomers, the largest generation in American history.
Saudi Arabia invested $2.7 billion into improving its logistics network, but will it pay off?
In a move to entice investment firms on a global scale to take a look at the kingdom’s supply chain capabilities,
Regardless of mysterious explosions, can the Nord Stream pipelines come back online?
International welding engineer (IWE), researcher, and senior advisor at SINTEF, Ragnhild Aune, has stated that the damaged gas pipelines could be repaired, but it would be a very demanding project.
Port of NY & NJ takes top spot over LA for the second month in a row
According to recently released September data, the East Coast port of New York and New Jersey has earned the top spot for a second consecutive month.
The United States and Saudi Arabia are battling over oil
While the relationship between the two countries is critical, United States officials are vocalizing angry sentiments at the Saudi-led OPEC decision to cut oil production.
Shipping industry to ensure difficult, radical change under new climate regulations
The shipping industry is no stranger to disruptions or change, especially after the past several years.
St. Lawrence River near Montreal, Canada is shrinking, leaving its shipping corridor scrambling
With water levels reaching decade-low, Canada and the United States are closely monitoring the situation and measuring the water flowing from Lake Ontario in order to avoid a situation similar to the Mississippi River or Yangtze River in China.
DHL Supply Chain and UK-based retailed boohoo have entered into an agreement.
The company boohoo has hired the logistics provider to manage its United States distribution center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania as the company expands to North American operations.
China’s manufacturing power is shrinking
Though the country is still raking in the cash, there is a decline in global exports coming out of China.
China dominates the energy supply chain, and the world must pay for it
Currently, China is preparing to carry the manufacturing capacity of solar panels all the way through 2030.
Rivers worldwide are drying up and risking the global food supply
From the Mississippi River to China’s largest hydro-power plant on the Yangtze River, droughts are affecting how the supply chain is moving along.
Political unrest is causing more supply chain issues
According to a new SAP business leaders survey, more than half (52%) believe that their supply chain needs much improvement and that global political unrest is the main factor hindering those improvements.
Ukraine says Russia is not allowing full grain capacity
Ukraine has accused Russia of blocking seven vessels carrying grain from sailing to Asia and Europe, despite the Black Sea grain deal implemented by the United Nations.
Sanctions on the horizon cast a shadow on Moscow’s oil market
Europe’s sanctions on Russia are about six weeks away, and the impending shock could be a devastating blow.
Amazon is on a European mission: expand the electric fleet
The retail giant is setting its sights on Europe with plans of investing over 1 billion euros into its electric van delivery fleet in the continent.
Port of Miami welcomes CGM Medgulf service with improved transit time
The Port of Miami’s South Florida Container Terminal (SFCT) has begun work with the CMA CGM Medgulf service, a weekly service that provides Florida with the first port of call before heading out to the Gulf and Mexico.
Shippers hesitate to send cargo to West Coast ports over ongoing labor negotiations
Dockworkers and West Coast ports are still deliberating over proposed contract agreements, and many shippers are getting antsy.
Railroad and intermodal units pose varying results midway through October
The Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) most recent data shows that rail carloads saw 3.2% annual gain last week, while internal units were off by 1.6%.
Greenpeace and other ESG activists condemn proposed export confidentiality
The CCOAC recently recommended new rules to limit public access to import data, making it confidential information.