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China's CATL Unveils EV Battery Breakthrough

The manufacturer detailed how its new auxiliary EV battery doesn't require the use of graphite for its poles, allowing 60% more electricity to flow through each cubic inch.

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DHL Halts U.S. Deliveries to Consumers of Packages Worth More than $800

Previously, packages worth up to $2,500 could enter the U.S. with minimal paperwork but the threshold has been lowered.

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Alternative Fuels for Ocean Shipping Are Inevitable. But Who Will Pay for Them?

Progress toward slashing greenhouse gas emissions from international ocean shipping is well along, but the question of how ship operators will afford greener fuels remains unanswered.

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Five Challenges in Adopting AI for the Supply Chain

Following are five major challenges that supply chain and logistics organizations face when adopting AI-powered tools, along with some suggested solutions.

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Mazda to Pause U.S. Production of CX-50 Cars Destined for Canada

Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts, along with Canada’s retaliatory duties, have forced Mazda and other foreign brands to balance short-term relief with long-term consequences.

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USTR Sets Out Punitive Fee Structure on Chinese Ships

Under the measures, Chinese ship owners and operators will initially be charged $50 per ton of cargo, rising by $30 a ton each year for the next three years.

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Mexico: Battleground for Trade in the U.S.-China Trade War

Mexico’s dual role in global trade — both a nearshoring powerhouse and a potential loophole for tariff evasion — highlights its opportunities and challenges in the U.S.-China trade war.

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Shein and Temu Warn of Impending 'Price Adjustments' for U.S.

Both retailers have also dramatically pulled back on their social media advertising in the U.S. on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok among other platforms.

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Shippers 'Hit the Brakes' as Tariff Fears Trigger Booking Slump

U.S. imports fell by 64% between March 31 and April 8, while U.S. exports dipped by 30%, driven in large part by the fallout from sweeping tariffs announced by Trump.

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EU Invests €86M in Climate Projects for Five Countries

The funds will go to projects in Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Slovenia and Iceland, to help local authorities ramp up climate action plans and align with the EU's environmental standards.

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Trump Border Czar Plans to ‘Flood’ Worksites in Deportation Push

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested tens of thousands of people living in the U.S. without legal status since January, when Trump took office.

Tom Homan, White House border czar, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The Conservative Political Action Conference launched in 1974 brings together conservative organizations, elected leaders, and activists. Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg

Women in Supply Chain: The Progress and Pitfalls on the Road to Equity

The path toward equity hasn't been an easy one for women in supply chain and logistics, and even today, it's still very much a work in progress.

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