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U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips in December

When asked to write in responses to factors they believe are affecting the economy, consumers mentioned prices, tariffs, trade and politics the most.

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Wingtech Chair Warns Chip Turmoil to Worsen on Nexperia Spat

The crisis has effectively split the business into two parallel entities: one run by the court-appointed administrators in the Netherlands, and another in China aligned with Wingtech.

The Nexperia Holding BV headquarters in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Photo: Lina Selg / Bloomberg

VW to Halt Exports of EV Bus to U.S. in 2026

VW's ID.Buzz bus had more than 200 days worth of available vehicles for sale in the U.S. as of the end of November, compared to the auto industry average of around 54 days for all vehicles.

VW'S ID.Buzz EV bus. Photo: iStock/jetcityimage

Maersk Makes First Red Sea Transit in Two Years

Maersk said that "the highest possible safety measures" were taken during the transit, and that customers with cargo on the vessel were informed directly.

Ismailia, Egypt. Photo: iStock.com/vale_t

U.S. Senate Confirms Former Maersk Exec as Maritime Administrator

During his confirmation hearings, Carmel stressed the importance of revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding sector, and its role in building resilient domestic maritime supply chains.

Cargo ships at the Port of Charleston. Photo: iStock / stonena7

Red Sea Shipping Return 'Looms Large' Over 2026

If carriers return to Suez Canal routes in large numbers, BIMCO estimates that ship demand could drop by around 10% as shorter voyages free up capacity.

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U.S. Logistics Companies Slash Jobs in Face of Weak Freight Demand

The number of logistics companies that have reduced their employee headcount rose from 13% to 28% between September and November.

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China Demands Controlling Stake in Sale of Panama Canal Ports

China is threatening to block the deal if state-owned carrier Cosco isn't awarded a majority stake in the sale, upping its previous demand for an equal stake.

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Maryland Official Says Bonds Likely for Key Bridge Rebuild

President Donald Trump, who has been scrutinizing federal funding for transportation projects, said in August that he might have to reconsider the bridge funding.

Salvors continue to remove debris from the wreckage site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse as seen from the edge of the remaining bridge that still stands April 17. Debris and wreckage removal is on-going in support of a top priority to safely and efficiently open the Fort McHenry channel. Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District

Mid-Market CEOs Look to Rethink Supply Chains in 2026

Already, more than 60% of leaders say that they have secured new domestic suppliers or adjusted pricing strategies in response to tariffs and rising costs.

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Supply Chain Uncertainty Likely 'Here to Stay' in 2026

Supply chain leaders are entering the new year focused less on returning to a state of stability, and more on managing volatility as a constant.

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China Finalizes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on EU Pork Imports

China first opened its investigation in June 2024, alleging that the trading bloc had been flooding the Chinese market with pork and pig byproducts priced well below local market rates.

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