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Strike at U.S. Ports Brought Debate Over Automation Front and Center

The brief strike by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers brought to the fore the ongoing controversy about automation at U.S. ports, and its ultimate impact on human workers.

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New Offer from Boeing Endorsed by Union, Awaiting Vote

The union had previously called for a 40% pay increase and workers have rejected two previous offers.

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Airbus Reaffirms Delivery Goals After Months of Supply Chain Turmoil

Airbus is planning to replace the head of its commercial aircraft business, and stick with its goal to deliver about 770 aircraft this year.

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U.S. More Susceptible to Drug Shortages Than Canada

The study theorized that Canada has had a more cooperative relationship between drug manufacturers, government agencies, health care systems and wholesalers.

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Supply Chain Flexibility and Efficiency: A Delicate Balance

There is general consensus that smart factory tools will transform the way that products are made within five years. What’s less clear is how and where to deploy them.

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The Impact of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

As sensitivity and awareness of human rights and environment-related topics grow, so does the volume of correspondent legal frameworks.

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EPA Targets Emissions at U.S. Ports With $3B in Grants

The agency estimates that its "Clean Ports" grants could eliminate more than 3 million metric tons of carbon pollution over the next 10 years.

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EU Launches Investigation into Temu Sale of Illegal Products

The investigation will focus on the systems Temu has in place to limit the sale of non-compliant products, and risks linked to the addictive design of the service.

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New Shipping Pollution Rule to Aid Europe's Ailing Diesel Demand

The regulation will result in an increase of 44,000 barrels a day in demand for a type of diesel fuel known as marine gas-oil next year.

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U.K.’s Budget Prompts Call for a Logistics Minister

Logistics companies will see costs rise because of the increase in minimum wage and contributions employers will need to make to the country’s National Insurance program.

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Nonprofit to Lease Fleet of EV Semi-Trucks to U.S. Port Operators

The group is looking to purchase as many as 500 class 8 electric semi-trucks over the next three years.

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