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Why Congestion Could Be on the Horizon for Port of L.A. Headed into Peak Months

A growing economy, drought conditions at the Panama Canal, and systems not designed to plan for trucking schedules could all spell trouble for the Port of LA in the months to come.

The Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Photo: iStock.com/viavado

UPS to Take Over As Air Cargo Provider for USPS as Deal With FedEx Expires

It's estimated that FedEx's role as the primary air cargo provider for the USPS had brought in almost $2 billion in business yearly.

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With Suppliers Running at Near-Capacity, Is the ‘COVID Effect’ Finally Fading?

Are global supply chains finally shaking off the after-effects of the pandemic? The latest findings from GEP’s Global Supply Chain Volatility Index suggest that might be the case.

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MSC to Buy Italian Shipping Newspaper Group

The move means the Gianluigi Aponte-founded company has followed in the footsteps of CMA CGM by getting into the media business.

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Watch: Navigating Today's Supply Chain Finance Challenges

Fermin Caro, managing director of boutique bank ComCap, discusses how to deal with today's supply chain challenges.

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Nearshoring Is Booming in Mexico. Here Are Five Numbers to Prove It

Businesses in the U.S., Canada, and even South America have been bringing their supply chains closer to the consumer — that is, nearshoring — and Mexico has been the beneficiary.

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China to Lift Costly Three-Year-Old Tariffs on Australian Wine

Prior to the tariffs, China was Australia's biggest wine importer, amounting to 1.1 billion Australian dollars ($710 million) a year in 2019.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Sounds Alarm Over China's Surplus of Green Technology

China's surplus of solar power, electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries allows them to ship those products to other countries at lower rates.

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The ‘No-Fail’ Mission to Protect the Red Sea Isn’t Working

For all the costly hardware the U.S. and its allies have thrown at Houthi rebels, they haven’t been able to stop the attacks on freighters and warships in the Red Sea.

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UN Report Reports 1B+ Tons of Food Thrown Away Every Year

A majority of the world's food waste comes from households, accounting for roughly 60% of the billion tons thrown away in 2022.

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Water Now a Major Risk for World’s Supply Chains, Says Non-Profit

CDP says its research indicates at least $77 billion is under threat due to water risk in supply chains, with almost $7 billion at immediate risk.

Drought in China. Photo: iStock.com/Orchidpoet

Watch: How Are Supply Chains Impacting M&A Dealmaking?

Debra Hatter, partner with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, discusses the findings of the law firm’s second annual Global M&A Trends and Risks Report.

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