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Protestors Storm German Tesla Factory

Tesla has attracted intense backlash since the company opened the factory in March 2022, and later announced plans to expand into a nearby forest to increase its production capability.

Frankfurt, Germany. January 2022. Photo: iStock / Anski

Biden Set to Hit China EVs, Strategic Sectors With Tariffs

Biden’s tariff move comes after his nation’s turbulent relationship with China has stabilized in recent months amid a flurry of diplomatic engagements.

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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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Boeing Supplier Spirit Aero Squeezed as 737 Output Drops

Boeing’s largest supplier only expects to ship around 350 fuselages for the cash-cow jetliner this year as the two manufacturers step up inspections.

The Trends That Are Driving a Surge in Manufacturing M&A Deals

With inflation and interest rates easing, manufacturing investment is on the rise. Several large manufacturers have said they plan to increase capital investments and merger and acquisition deal-making in 2024.

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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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As Forced Labor Prevention Enforcement Heats Up, the Focus is on Compliance

The most crucial tool a supply chain manager can have to fend off UFLPA or other compliance risks is a transparent view of your suppliers’ critical relationships.

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Maersk Says Red Sea 'Risk Zone Has Expanded'

Maersk also says that vessels will likely continue rerouting around Africa's Cape of Good Hope "for the foreseeable future."

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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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Meeting Customer Demand and ESG Targets with One Strategy: Nearshoring

Nearshoring satisfies customer demand, contributes to ESG goals, and creates a foundation for supply chain resiliency.

Russian Cyberattacks on Germany Included Logistics Cos.

APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, has been accused of dozens of cyber-attacks in countries around the world.

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