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Europe’s Rhine River Is on the Brink of Effectively Closing

Water levels on the Rhine River are set to fall perilously close to the point at which it would effectively close, putting the trade of huge quantities of goods at risk as the continent seeks to stave off an economic crisis.

An aerial view of barges on Europe's Rhine river. Photo: Getty.

Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes

The standoff between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes — even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains.

A container ship leaves the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in Ningbo, China. Photo: Bloomberg.

Container Ship Backlog Grows at Port of Savannah

A backup of 40 container ships has grown off Georgia’s Port of Savannah, raising fresh concerns that goods arriving for the fall will face new delays as operators scramble to keep shipments moving.

A container ship approaches Georgia’s Port of Savannah. Photo: Getty Images.

Race to Secure Battery Metals Heats Up as GM, Ford Ink Deals

Undeterred by the slowing global economy, buyers of key components in the powering of electric vehicles are stepping up efforts to lock in supplies, with two of the world’s biggest automakers signing direct deals with producers of so-called battery metals.

Cradles transport automobile bodies on the engine wedding line inside a Ford Motor Co. factory. Photo: Bloomberg.

EU Will Ration Gas Use Over Russia Supply Fears

European Union member states have agreed to ration gas this winter in an attempt to avoid an energy crisis generated by further Russian cuts to supply.

Fuel pumps at a gas station. Photo: Jupiterimages/ Canva.

Are Your Exports Affected by Sanctions on Russia? It’s Not Always Easy to Tell

Sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine are having an undeniable impact on global supply chains, but individual companies might have a hard time determining precisely how they’re affected.

A cargo ship at anchor in Kandalaksha, Russia. Photo: Getty.

Europe’s Heat Wave Threatens Key Shipping Waterway

The water levels in a crucial waterway in Europe’s economic heartland are running dangerously low in the region's searing heat, posing another risk to global supply chains.

An aerial view of barges on Europe's Rhine river. Photo: Getty.

World’s Key Workers Threaten to Hit Economy Where It Will Hurt

The pandemic has put unprecedented strain on global supply chains— and also on the workers who’ve kept those systems running under tough conditions. It looks like many of them have had enough.

Truckers protest at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California. Photo: Bloomberg.

Is 'Just-in-Time' Supply Planning a COVID Casualty?

Is "just-in-case" inventory planning replacing "just-in-time" supply chain management?

Russian Odesa Missile Strike Tests Ukraine Grain Export Deal

Russia attacked Odesa’s sea port with cruise missiles hours after signing a deal to unblock Ukrainian grain exports from three Black Sea ports, including Odesa, that was hailed as a vital step toward alleviating a global food crisis.

A grain truck drives near a field of wheat. Photo: Shutterstock.

Podcast | Will Supply Chains Ever Return to ‘Normal’?

Don’t hold your breath waiting for global supply chains to return to some state of “normal” anytime soon.

Trucks line up at the Port of Dover, the U.K.'s second busiest port. Photo: Shutterstock.

Cyberattacks on Port of Los Angeles Have Doubled Since Pandemic

Cyberattacks on one of the world's busiest ports have nearly doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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