Supply Chain Report Investigates Deforestation Linked to Palm Growing in Colombia
An investigation by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Netherlands and AidEnvironment analyzed the palm oil supply chain in Colombia.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo to Visit China Amid Simmering Tech Control Tensions
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is planning to visit China in late August as part of the Biden administration's efforts to ease tensions between the two largest economies in the world.
Pertamina Signs Contracts Worth US$49.3M, Expanding to 26 International Routes
Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) achieved a major milestone by signing four business cooperation agreements with global players through its branch office, PIS Middle East (PIS ME), based in Dubai.
$1B in Seized Shipments Exposes Supply Chain Visibility Issues in China
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), restricting imports of products made in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region if produced using forced labor.
Rail Freight from Canada to U.S. Witnesses Ongoing Decline Following Ports Strike
Rail freight from Canada to the U.S. has experienced a continuous decline, with a 12% decrease reported last week, according to the Association of American Railroads.
Pentagon Initiates Search for Chip-Mineral Gallium as China Restricts Export Access
The Pentagon plans to issue its first contract to U.S. or Canadian companies by the end of 2023 to recover gallium, a crucial mineral used in semiconductors and military radar systems after China restricted its exports.
One Dead in the North Sea as Massive Fire Engulfs Car Carrier
One person has died, and several others have been injured in a major fire that broke out on a car carrier in the North Sea off the Netherlands.
India Poised to Emerge as a Key Beneficiary in Supply Chain Shift from China
India and the U.S. are collaborating on supply chains, with both nations recognizing the benefits of diversifying and strengthening them.
Truck Tonnage Index Shows a 2.1% Increase in June
The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.1% in June, following a 1.2% increase in May.
LAX Airport Selects Developer for Groundbreaking Cargo Transformation Project
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has chosen a consortium led by Realterm, the largest manager of on-airport air cargo real estate in North America, to undertake a revolutionary cargo improvement project.
The Geopolitical Climate on the Microchip Supply Chain is Turbulent
The microchip industry plays a pivotal role in various key sectors of the global economy, from computing and telecommunications to military and healthcare.
Port Houston is Anchoring its Future in Houston's Historic Fifth Ward
Port Houston is embarking on a transformative journey by relocating its administrative office to the vibrant East River mixed-use development in Houston's historic Fifth Ward.
Port of Oakland Sees Decline in Container Volume in June 2023, Aims for Recovery with Labor Agreement and Improved Operations
The Port of Oakland experienced a decline in total container volume in June 2023 compared to the same month last year.
U.S. Department of Defense Faces Supply Chain Challenge in Scaling Up Hypersonic Weapons Production
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) aims to expand the production of hypersonic weapons, but a lack of a suitable supply chain is hindering progress.
Russia Targets Ukrainian Grain Warehouses in Drone Attack, Prompting Fears of Escalating Conflict
A drone attack conducted by Russia targeted more than 700 grain warehouses on the Danube River in Ukraine, damaging crucial infrastructure for Kyiv's grain export route.
Challenges and Opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises in the Aerospace Industry
Keith Lambert, the owner of Oxidizers, an oxidation and mechanical services company, became an accredited Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) five years ago.
U.S. Department of Defense Bolsters Forces in Response to Iran's Ship Attacks
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced plans to deploy additional forces to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) area of responsibility in response to Iran's attacks and seizures of commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Former US and South Korean Officials Discuss the Need for Western-led Trade Pacts in Asia
During a panel discussion, former officials from the US and South Korea debated the necessity of having both the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Asia-Pacific region.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Highlights the Importance of Strengthening Ties with Vietnam
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the importance of strengthening economic and security ties with Vietnam during her visit to the country, as part of the United States' efforts to build relationships in Asia.
FuelTrust Study Exposes Ethical Issues in Maritime Fuel Market, Leading to Billions in Losses
FuelTrust, a start-up based in Houston, has conducted research exposing the lack of transparency and ethical issues in the maritime fuel market.