Tug boat is crushed by a ship in the Panama Canal
Caught on video, a container ship forced a tugboat to be pushed against a closed locked gate in the Panama Canal.
US vs China the war of supply chains
The Director of National Intelligence says that China is already using its dominance of the supply chain as a weapon against the United States.
CEOs need to step up to protect global supply chains from growing risks
By moving out of a reactive mode and proactively addressing supply chain resilience, CEOs can identify and mitigate risks before they become major disruptions.
Shipping lines are holding onto capacity despite ongoing price war
This action is likely due to capacity cuts having significant long-term consequences for their business.
Sennder, Amazon’s European delivery partner, is racing to “uber-ize” freight
Sennder is a Berlin-based digital freight forwarder and logistics company that partners with Amazon to provide delivery services in Europe.
China’s global chip combination will weaken as South Korea pivots toward Japan & US
South Korea is aligning with the United States and Japan, which could lead to greater cooperation and coordination among these countries in the development and production of advanced semiconductor technologies.
U.S. - EU working on preliminary EV mineral agreement
In the race to fully transition to green energy, investments are rampant on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to integrate electric vehicles and other sources of clean energy.
India is the number one replacement for manufacturers pulling out of China
The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, as well as the border disputes between India and China, have led to a push for diversification of supply chains and a search for alternative manufacturing destinations.
Phillips Industries is increasing its presence in Mexico
While pulling out of China, the U.S.-based products line are being funneled into the 500,000 square-foot manufacturing campus in Arteaga, Mexico.
Atlantic Council data shows that US manufacturing input is on the rise
This is continuing the trend of “mixed data” and uncertainty in the sector as the United States takes aim at where China dominates.
Biden’s 2023 trade agenda will focus on China’s laborer rights
According to the U.S. Trade Representative’s report on 2023 policy, Chinese worker rights will be a hot topic for the Biden Administration this year.
The global energy market hasn’t been the same since Russia invaded Ukraine
The oil and gas landscape has been disrupted and the world has been struggling to find its footing since February 2022 - when Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com brings new tech to California warehouses
Dubbed “self-operating warehouses”, the logistics service provider is expanding its technology to North America with the goal of optimizing inventory and storage for retailers.
Global ocean carriers are weathering staggering increases in vessel capacity
Container lines have historically been able to withstand increases in vessel capacity, but a massive increase in capacity could potentially pose challenges for the industry.
Traffic in Egypt’s Suez Canal eased after broken-down container ship is moved
Four tugboats worked hard over the weekend to move the MSC INSTANBUL from being stranded in the middle of the canal, allowing traffic to flow through the vital waterway once again.
A purchasing consortium may be underway for critical electric battery resources in the US
By pooling their purchasing power, companies can negotiate better prices for critical resources used in electric batteries.
Greener shipping is the future: here’s what to expect
The shipping industry is exploring alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biofuels, and ammonia as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Reshoring trends, globalization no longer the default option
Reshoring, or the trend of bringing manufacturing back to the home country or region from overseas, is gaining popularity among manufacturing companies for a variety of reasons.
Cobalt Is the new blood diamond of the DRC
Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a complex and challenging issue.
Pakistan’s ports are bloated with frozen imports
The country’s economy is teetering on the edge of collapse, and many companies - especially those that manage the ports - have been forced to halt operations in response.