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Japan Launches World’s First Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Mission

The drilling vessel is backed by Japanese government funding, and will spend a month collecting rare earth sludge along a four-mile-deep seabed.

Japan's Chikyu mining vessel. Photo: Japanese Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology

Maersk Makes Another Voyage Through Red Sea in Test of Safety

The voyage marks another step toward normalization of global supply lines, after Yemen-based Houthis in 2023 began attacking vessels, forcing shipowners to sail south of Africa.

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Mixed, but Optimistic Outlook on Retail Economy from Economists at NRF

In a “K-shaped” economy, higher-income households are getting richer (and spending more), whereas lower-income households are getting poorer (and spending less).

From left to right: Economists David Tinsley, Mark Mathews and Michael Pearce. Photo: Helen Atkinson

Airbus Expects Supply Woes to Drive More Engine Shortages in 2026

Supply shortages became an acute problem for Airbus last year, forcing the planemaker to build planes without engines in order to keep production lines moving.

An Airbus A350 Air France plane taxiing at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Photo: iStock/Matthieu Douhaire

Port of Los Angeles Reaches New Phase in Interchange Project

The Port of Los Angeles also realigned Knoll Drive, which borders the west side of the facility across the water from Terminal Island and runs parallel to I-110.

Los Angeles, California. Photo: iStock / KKStock

U.S. Cargo Imports Expected to Tick Up in January

U.S. import volumes are forecast to come in around 2.1 million TEUs for the opening month of 2026, which would be a 6.6% increase over December 2025.

Photo: iStock / halbergman

Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to 150 Stores in 2026

Wing's delivery drones can carry up to five pounds at a time, and are capable of traveling at speeds of up to 60 miles an hour.

Photo: iStock / sarawuth702

How AI-Enabled Vision Systems Will Transform Yard and Warehouse Management

Despite their promise, AI-enabled vision systems present several challenges that organizations must address.

Image: iStock/Arkadiusz Warguła

To Support AI Development, the U.S. Needs to Rebuild Its Domestic Uranium Supply Chain

To the list of critical raw materials that American high-tech manufacturers must source from foreign suppliers, add uranium.

Photo: iStock.com/vlastas

Polish Train Maker Enters Germany in State-Backed Takeover Push

The deal underscores a shifting dynamic between the neighbors. PFR, whose key mandate is to support Polish firms in their foreign expansion.

Photo: Bloomberg

Drifting Tanker Reveals Major Hurdle for Trump Plan to Revive Venezuela’s Oil

The ship’s predicament shows the ripple effects of U.S. moves to control more of Venezuela’s oil riches.

Map of Sea Maverick tanker. Source: Bloomberg

EU Passes South American Trade Deal Over French Opposition

The accord had to overcome concerns about environmental protections and agrifood standards as well as opposition from large farming nations including France and Italy.

Farmers during a demonstration against the EU-Mercosur trade pact in Warsaw, on Jan. 9. Photographer: Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg

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