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Watch: ‘The Proximity Premium’: Can Nearshoring ‘Shockproof’ U.S. Supply Chains?

Two analysts from KPMG discuss the findings of the firm’s new survey of changing sourcing strategies by U.S. supply chain executives.

The Proximity Premium Can Nearshoring Shockproof Us Supply Chains

USDOT to Plough $2.4B into Rail Network Upgrades

The projects funded by the USDOT will expand rail connections at ports, replace aging bridges, and add modern locomotives to train fleets.

ATHENS, GEORGIA, U.S.A. - Jan 21, 2019: A railroad employee holding a walkie-talkie leans out from a CSX railroad locomotive, looking ahead up the track.

China Claims New Rule Barring U.S. Tech Investments Will 'Harm Global Supply Chain'

The Treasury Department's so-called "Final Rule" approves the implementation of an executive order from President Biden issued in August of 2023.

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EU Imposes Tariffs on China EVs, Risking Retaliation

It’s possible officials in Beijing opt to withhold any immediate reaction to the new EU tariffs while they wait for the results of the U.S. elections.

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Apple Ships $6B of iPhones From India in Shift Away from China

Apple exported nearly $6 billion of India-made iPhones, an increase of a third in value terms from a year earlier

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ABS: 'Significant Potential' for Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier Ships

According to the ABS, a nuclear-powered vessel wouldn't need to refuel, although its reactor would need to be replaced every six years.

An LNG carrier vessel. Photo: iStock / nikkytok

Data Is the Catalyst for True Collaboration in Shipper-Carrier Partnerships

To navigate the uncertainty surrounding rate negotiations, shippers and carriers are rethinking how they approach their contracts.

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Houthis Resume Attacks on Ships in Red Sea

Houthi rebels have carried out almost 100 missile and drone attacks against ships in the Red Sea over the last year.

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Port of Montreal Dockworkers Plan Partial, Indefinite Strike

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have been without a labor agreement since their previous deal expired at the end of 2023.

The Port of Montreal along the St. Lawrence River. Photo: iStock / LaSalle-Photo

Albania Prosecutors Order Seizure of Shipping Containers Carrying Illegal Toxic Waste

Seattle-based Basel Action Network sounded the alarm that more than 800 tons of electric arc furnace dust were being illegally transported after the group received a tipoff.

Photo: Thierry Monasse, Getty Images via Bloomberg

Port of Long Beach Gets $2.6M Grant to Upgrade Security

Another $4.6 million will go toward six terminals within the Port of Long Beach, as well as the city's Port Police Division and the Long Beach Fire Department.

Port of Long Beach. Photo: iStock / trekandshoot

How to Prepare for This Year’s Peak Shipping Season

As we navigate this year’s peak season, several factors are making it unusually challenging, especially for the healthcare industry.

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

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