As a result, many freight companies are reverting to diesel locomotives over electric models in order to reduce substantial operating costs.

Trucks are being given a bit more grace by the EU to get with the green energy program, but they’re being held to a standard, nonetheless.

There has been a lot of chum in the water over China’s veiled threats to invade Taiwan - much to the United States’ dismay.

These goods have a limited shelf life and require special handling to maintain their quality and safety.

The Port of Oakland, like other ports around the world, is a critical hub for international trade and commerce.

Modern-day slavery is a serious human rights issue that affects millions of people around the world.

Due to the significant demand decrease after pandemic-driven highs, carriers are very aware that they have the ability to adjust capacity tactically.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an intergovernmental military alliance comprising 30 member countries from North America and Europe.

After the U.S. shot down a Chinese-originated spy balloon that was initially caught floating somewhere in the sky above Montana, the politics of the supply chain have been brought into question.

EV supply chains are complex, with many components sourced from a range of suppliers around the world.

AI can be used to optimize supply chain management, reducing lead times and increasing efficiency in the movement of goods between manufacturing facilities and warehouses.

While China still controls nearly 60% of the world‘s rare earth mining operations, the United States is looking to close the gap over the next decade.

Despite the formal public health emergency in the U.S. scheduled to end May 11th, the vaccine mandate remains tightly in place at the 49th parallel.

There is a global battle over precious metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper because they are critical components used in the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and electronic devices.

The massive retailer is being questioned by Democratic Sens. Bill Cassidy, Elizabeth Warren, and Sheldon Whitehouse in a letter over the company’s involvement with cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Known as “polycrises”, these refer to multiple, interconnected crises that occur simultaneously and have the potential to amplify each other, creating a complex and potentially catastrophic situation.

While cost is an important factor, there are many other factors that can impact the overall value of a sourcing decision, such as lead time, quality, risk, and sustainability.

China currently dominates the rare earth and mineral production market, controlling the lion’s share of 60% globally.

China's rapid economic growth and increasing global influence have led to heightened competition with the United States, particularly in areas such as trade, technology, and investment.

The massive retailer is expanding its relationship with vendors in Central America as part of Vice President Kamala Harris’ “Call to Action for Northern Central America”.