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Ferromex, Union Pacific Suspend Grain Shipments into Mexico After Derailment

Although the track at the derailment site has been reopened, the permit suspension will remain in place until the current train lineup is cleared.

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Google to Use Nuclear Power for AI Data Centers

The plans still have to be approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as well as local agencies.

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Turkey Turns to World Bank to Finance $4B Railway Project

The railway would cross the Yavuz Sultan Selim suspension bridge, one of the longest and widest of its kind in the world.

Passenger ferries sail on the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey. Photographer: Moe Zoyari/Bloomberg

Boeing to Cut Workforce by 10% as Strike Eats Into Reserves

Boeing has already initiated a range of cost-cutting plans as it grapples with dwindling reserves and low output.

A Boeing 777X airplane on the assembly floor at the company's facility in Everett, Washington. Photographer: Chona Kasinger/Bloomberg

Delivery Driver Retention Will Make or Break the Holiday Season

Driver turnover is worse than ever. Notwithstanding the state of the market, it’s critical to retain drivers heading into the holiday season.

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Russian Tanker Sanctions Fail to Stop Ships Hauling Moscow’s Oil

The blacklisted tankers are just a tiny part of the shadow fleet amassed by Russia to move its oil outside the reach of the Western powers.

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Podcast | Consumer Return Fraud: How Bad Is It?

Last year, total losses from the practice amounted to $101.1 billion, causing a massive headache for retailers.

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When Ports Go Silent: Proactive Supply Chain Strategies for Manufacturers

Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.

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U.K. Parliament Votes on Laws to Stop Repeat of P&O Mass Layoffs

Government headed by Labour Party seeks to clamp down on poor working conditions at sea with laws on collective dismissal and minimum wage.

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The Future of Supply Chain Management and Global Trade Dynamics

The 4th Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit, hosted by The New Economy Academy, empowers young professionals with the tools and knowledge to navigate and capitalise on the evolving landscape. This makes the Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit an unparalleled opportunity to connect with forward-thinking individuals who are actively shaping the UAE’s economic future.

Fake Jet-Engine Parts Case Prompts Call for Supply Chain Reforms

Carriers from China to the U.S. and Europe were forced to extract the dubious components, leaving jets grounded and racking up millions of dollars in costs.

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Automation of Procurement Functions Could Make a Better World

Adoption of artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies is still at a rudimentary stage for most companies, said speakers at DPW Amsterdam.

The growth strategy of most companies is increasing the complexity of supply chains, said Kris Timmermans of Accenture at the DPW 2024 conference in Amsterdam, Oct. 9. (Photo: Helen Atkinson)

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