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CMA CGM Planning to Acquire Operator of Brazil's Largest Shipping Terminal

The deal was first announced on September 22, with CMA CGM aiming to pay 6.3 billion reais ($1.13 billion) up front to buy a 47.6% stake in Santos Brasil.

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Pair of U.S. Railroads Halt Grain Shipments into Mexico Over Backlogs

BNSF stopped issuing permits for trains carrying grain into Mexico between August 21 and September 20, before extending the policy through September 30.

Victorville, California. October 2015. Photo: iStock / Angel Di Billo

Boeing Offers Union 30% Wage Hike in Bid to End Strike

Roughly 33,000 Boeing workers have been on strike since September 13, idling the planemaker’s main jetliner factories near Seattle.

Workers picket outside a Boeing Co. facility during a strike in Everett, Washington, on Monday, September 16, 2024. Photo: Bloomberg

First Ever Ammonia-Powered Ship Takes Maiden Voyage

The ship uses what's known as "green ammonia" as its fuel source, which is commonly found in fertilizers and is manufactured using renewable energy.

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'A Perfect Storm': Supply Chains Brace for Looming Strike at U.S. Ports

If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.

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

U.S. Proposes Ban on Chinese-Made Software in Cars

Although Chinese-made software isn't common in American cars, the proposal is seen as a "targeted, proactive" move, said U.S. commerce secretary Gina Raimondo.

Shanghai, China. Photo: iStock / Jenson

U.S. Ups Pressure to Clamp Down on Russian Oil Sanction Breaches

The U.S. has asked at least one shipping insurer for information on 14 companies it suspects may have violated sanctions on Russian oil.

Oil storage tanks in Tuapse, Russia. Photo: Bloomberg

Biden Admin Awards $3B to Boost Domestic Battery Material Supply Chain

The money will be spread across 25 projects in 14 states, including Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Texas, and Ohio among others.

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Implementing Tabletop Exercises for Supply Chain IT and Cybersecurity Management

Don’t wait for the next crisis to expose your vulnerabilities. Start implementing regular tabletop exercises within your organization today.

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U.S. Warns Allies Russia Seeking to Disrupt Cargo Shipping Firms

Russian intelligence targeted several European countries with sabotage attacks, often by hiring local criminals, officials previously told Bloomberg News.

Incidents attributed to Moscow have escalated in recent months. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg

Podcast | Inventory Management: For SMBs, a Delicate Balancing Act

In an uncertain economy, how are small to medium-sized businesses tackling the challenge of inventory management?

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The Revolutionary Role of AI in the Manufacturing Sector

As AI continues to spread throughout the manufacturing sector, its impact will only intensify.

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