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What EU Sanctions on Russian LNG Would Mean for Global Gas

If approved, the measure would likely trigger contractual challenges for European logistics firms and political backlash from other gas-buying nations.

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Watch: What’s Fueling the Shift of Manufacturing to Mexico?

Carlos Sugich, partner at the law firm of Snell & Wilmer, discusses the factors that are causing manufacturers to nearshore production in Mexico.

Whats Fueling The Shift Of Manufacturing To Mexico

U.S. Supply Chain Activity Slows in April Amid Mix of Factors

According to S&P Global, seaborne containerized freight imports into the U.S. rose by 8% year-over-year in April.

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Peloton Lodges Demurrage Overcharge Complaint with FMC Against Flexport

Peloton says that, between 2020 and 2023, Flexport charged D&D and other related charges that were improperly invoiced by Flexport, in violation of the Shipping Act.

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Italian Ferrero Opens Its First North American Chocolate Factory

The move comes as cocoa futures surged to an all-time high in April, with a supply shortfall prompting prices to more than double in three months.

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U.S. Container Import Volumes Rise in Rebound After China's Lunar New Year

Descartes estimates that China was responsible for roughly 34% of U.S. container imports in April, primarily driven by "consumer-oriented" goods.

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New Report Projects U.S. Will Triple Semiconductor Capacity by 2032

The report projects that the U.S. will grow its manufacturing share of advanced logic chips to 28% of global capacity by 2032.

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Ocean Freight Rates Skyrocket as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Ex-Asia rates have increased by around $1,000/FEU since the end of April, climbing to $4,000/FEU for routes to the U.S. West Coast and Northern Europe.

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Greek Naval Drills See Oil Tankers Depart Key Transfer Area

When sanctions were placed on Russian oil sales following the war in Ukraine, the Laconian Gulf became a key spot for switching cargoes between vessels, prompting environmental concerns.

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Houthis Threaten to Attack Ships in Mediterranean Sea

Although Houthis have regularly hit vessels in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November 2023, there's little evidence they can do so beyond those waters.

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To Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability, Complex Manufacturers Have a Long Road Ahead

When it comes to supply chain ESG, most companies have a lot of work ahead to achieve the deepest levels of program maturity. But it’s worth the effort.

Supply Chain’s Role in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions

As a supply chain organization, you are uniquely positioned to impact your own emission-reduction goals, as well as those of your upstream and downstream partners — so-called Scope 3 emissions.

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