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U.K. Border Force staff at airports to strike over Christmas

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on December 7 that he would bring in "new tough laws" to curb the impact of strikes as he criticized "unreasonable" union chiefs.

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Report Links Car Supply Chain to Forced Labor in China

The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.

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Germany Vows to Shield Infrastructure Against Russian Threats

New regulations will address and improve the physical protection of critical infrastructures on a federal level for the first time.

Olaf Scholz. Photo: Bloomberg

China Abandons Key Parts of Zero-COVID Strategy After Protests

People with COVID can now isolate at home rather than in state facilities if they have mild or no symptoms. They also no longer need to show tests for most venues, and can travel more freely inside the country.

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Kroger Raises Profit Outlook as Regulators Weigh Albertsons Purchase

For Kroger, the next year is critical as it awaits the outcome of its proposal to buy Albertsons for $24.6 billion.

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Shippers Explore Transport Alternatives to Manage Congested Freight Networks

Today’s small-vehicle expedited shipping offers shippers faster delivery and increased agility, which can be a competitive advantage in today’s challenging marketplace.

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Nearshoring Offers Advantages During a Supply Chain Crisis

Nearshoring ensures faster speed to market and quicker transit from manufacturers to customers; suppliers and retailers also enjoy the ease of operating in a more convenient time zone.

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Oil Tankers Queue up off Turkey as Price Cap on Russian Crude Begins

The tanker buildup is the first sign of the impact of the cap on the international oil market, which has been upended by the war in Ukraine.

An oil tanker in the Bosphorus. Photo: iStock.com/yunlutas

STB to Hold Public Hearing on UP Rail Embargoes

The STB says that disruptions in UP’s service levels have a significant detrimental impact on the supply chain and the nation’s economy.

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Tesla Hands Over First ‘Badass’ Big Rig Semis to PepsiCo

Large fleet operators like PepsiCo, Walmart Inc., Meijer Inc. and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. were among the companies that placed non-binding reservations for the Semi starting in 2017.

Photo: Bloomberg

Tesla Plans to Cut Output of EVs at Shanghai Factory

The trimming marks the first time Elon Musk’s EV maker has voluntarily reduced production at its Shanghai plant.

Photo: Bloomberg

Six Logistics Trends to Watch for in 2023

The transportation and logistics industry faces new challenges and an uncertain economy in the coming year. Following are six trends we can expect to see in 2023.

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