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Singapore Container Ship Logjam Spills Over to Malaysian Port

Around 20 container vessels are anchored in a cluster off Port Klang, on the western coast of Malaysia near Kuala Lumpur.

Ships anchored around the Sentosa Island in Singapore, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Singapore's port, already one of the busiest in the world, is facing a sustained period of congestion as vessel diversions to avoid the Red Sea push more container ships to the Asian maritime hub. Photographer: Aparna Nori/Bloomberg

Biden Admin to Loan Manufacturer $1.2B to Boost EV Battery Supply Chain

Entek's new facility will be built in Terre Haute, Indiana, and will be able to manufacture enough battery separators to support nearly two million mid-size EVs.

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Are Delivery Lockers Finally Going to Proliferate in the U.S.?

The smart parcel locker market is experiencing rapid growth amid increasing demand for efficient and secure package delivery solutions.

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Watch: Improved Decision-Making Drives Superior Outcomes

Many technologies today are outdated, as they were designed to handle supply chains functioning 30 or more years ago, says Amber Salley, vice president of industry solutions at GAINS.

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Can Financial Incentives Solve the Drug Shortage Problem?

Drug shortages in the U.S. have reached an all-time high. A total of 323 shortages were reported during the first quarter of 2024, suggesting that previous strategies had failed to reverse the trend.

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Rail Cars With Hazardous Materials Cleared From North Dakota Derailment

Nearly 30 CPKC train cars derailed and caught fire roughly 140 miles northwest of Fargo just before dawn on July 5.

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Cybersecurity Experts Fear Risks from Shein’s Supply Chain Technology

Shein plans to sell supply chain technology to companies around the world, raising fears that sensitive logistics and customer information could be seized by the Chinese government.

A SHEIN e-commerce distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, November 2022. Photo: iStock.com/jetcityimage

Panama Canal Looks to Add New Reservoir to Ease Drought Struggles

The new reservoir would be situated along the Indio River, adding to the network of lakes that provide water to Gatun Lake.

Several freighters, assisted by tugboats, entering the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. Photo: iStock / searagen

Extreme Weather Along South African Coast Could Bring Shipping Delays

An intense cold front bringing snow to some areas of the country is resulting in damaging coastal winds, rains and waves that threaten infrastructure.

The MSC Loreto container ship leaves the Port of Felixstowe, owned by a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., in Felixstowe, UK, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. AP Moller-Maersk A/S, a bellwether for global trade, said a strong start to the year has improved the outlook for container trade demand worldwide. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Chicago Metro Area to Get First All-Water Route for Container Ships

Although Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor is the 25th largest port in the U.S., all containers that travel through the Chicago area are moved by rail or truck.

Construction at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. (Courtesy photo)

Watch: The Value of True Collaboration With Suppliers and Customers

Collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) has to involve both suppliers upstream and customers downstream, says Noha Samara, senior director analyst with Gartner.

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The Hidden Costs to Business of the AI Revolution

AI promises to save effort and time on a scale never before witnessed in human history. But to quote Serena Williams: “Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?”

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