Maersk expects a 2.5% drop in container shipping volume this year
CEO Vincent Clerc has cited “muted” economic growth as a reason for the decline, especially after exceptionally high freight rates have been normalized over the past two years.
The United States is still behind the curve in EV battery material manufacturing
Despite being a major player in the automotive industry, the United States has been slow to invest in car battery materials and production compared to other countries, particularly in Asia.
Global supply chain network designs are the creme de la creme
A well-designed supply chain network can help companies reduce costs by optimizing transportation routes, reducing inventory levels, and minimizing waste.
Turkish cargo port of Iskenderun devastated after deadly earthquake
Thousands of residents were killed after the disaster in Turkey and Syria on Tuesday and the port suffered losses as stacks of shipping containers collapsed.
Coca-Cola is a global staple - but how is it made?
Coca-Cola is a global brand with a presence in more than 200 countries.
European Unions risks transatlantic trade war over clean technology laws
The Biden Administration’s $500 billion legislation encouraging new spending in the domestic green energy industries may be the final straw for the EU, which unveiled its Green Deal Industrial plan in response.
Does fighting climate change disrupt free trade?
On the one hand, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to slowing the pace of climate change and avoiding its worst consequences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.