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Shanghai Factory Restarts Fall Short on Lack of Parts, Truckers

Even those companies in China whose factories are operating under so-called closed-loop systems may be forced to stop work due to parts shortages or logistical challenges that make moving people and goods around the country near impossible.

Vessels loaded with shipping containers are docked at the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China. Photo: Bloomberg.

Methane Leaks Make LNG-Powered Ships Dirtier Than Other Vessels

Methane leaks from ships using liquefied natural gas as fuel make most of the vessels dirtier than ones using diesel or heavy fuel oil, a new analysis shows.

An LNG-powered container ship operated by CMA CGM SA is docked at the Port of Singapore. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: Moving From Tactical to Strategic in Times of Crisis

Angela Robine, director of strategy-supply chain with VF Corp., talks about the challenge of taking the long view at a time when so many companies are struggling merely to survive.

Angela Robine

When Will Manufacturers Act to Diversify Raw-Material Supply?

At a time when supply chain experts are preaching the benefits of diversified sourcing, an alarmingly small number of manufacturers seem to be practicing it.

Rolls of steel in a warehouse. Photo: Shutterstock.

How Predictive Analytics Is Preventing Service Failures for 3PLs

The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics.

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A New Way to Ship Alcohol Could Eliminate Single-Use Bottles

Many efforts to reduce waste in the beverage industry have concentrated on recycling the billions of plastic containers, aluminum cans and glass bottles used each year. But one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to cut emissions, energy and consumption of raw materials is to rethink the way drinks are packaged and transported.

A bartender pours a glass of Havana Club rum, produced by Pernod Ricard SA, in Paris, France. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: Greening the Supply Chain

Businesses should care about sustainable supply chains if only to save money, says Jason Meklir, vice president of enterprise sales at Flock Freight.

Greening The Supply Chain

Shanghai Unveils Business Restart Plan on Supply Chain Woes

Shanghai published plans to resume work in the city after weeks of COVID-19 lockdown snarled supply chains and dealt a blow to the Chinese economy.

A construction worker pushes a cart past Tesla Inc. Model 3 vehicles at the company's Gigafactory in Shanghai, China. Photo: Bloomberg.

Podcast | Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 2

Warehousing is suffering from an acute shortfall of labor. Is automation the answer?

A warehouse worker uses a pallet jack to move boxes. Photo: Shutterstock.

Biden’s Hydrogen Hub Plan Sparks $8 Billion Race Among U.S. States

A hydrogen economy that runs factories and power plants on the clean-burning fuel may be years down the road, but that hasn’t stopped U.S. states from jockeying for a share of the $8 billion in federal funds earmarked for so-called hydrogen hubs.

Hydrogen Hubs

Produce Worth Millions Gets Stuck in Blockade by Mexico Truckers

Grocery stores in some parts of the U.S. are expected to run out of certain perishable goods Easter weekend because of a Mexican truckers’ blockade that has stranded millions of dollars worth of fresh produce.

A close up view of avocados. Photo: Canva.

Stuck Evergreen Ship Waits on Full Moon to Float Free

A month after its giant container ship ran aground near Baltimore, Evergreen Marine Corp. continues to dig for a solution.

A full moon obscured by clouds at night. Photo: Michael Treu/ Pixabay.

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