ReutersMore from ReutersAll LogisticsCoal in the Crossfire: Chinese Traders Wary of Being Burnt by Trade WarAt least three U.S. coal shipments on their way to China may end up casualties of the escalating trade dispute after Beijing said it would impose steep tariffs that may kick in before the ships reach their destinations.June 22, 2018All LogisticsUPS to Spend $130M on New Natural Gas Vehicles, Fueling StationsPackage delivery company UPS on Tuesday said it will invest $130m to buy 730 compressed natural gas vehicles and build five more domestic CNG fueling stations as the industry moves to shift from petroleum-burning vehicles to those that use less-polluting alternative fuels.June 20, 2018All LogisticsTrump's Tariffs Pose Risk to Global Trade and U.S. Economy, IMF WarnsThe International Monetary Fund is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new import tariffs threaten to undermine the global trading system, prompt retaliation by other countries and damage the U.S. economy.June 18, 2018All TechnologyU.S. Farmers, Agribusiness Feel Lingering Strain From Cold, Wet SpringU.S. agribusinesses are facing lingering inventory snafus and economic pain over farm chemicals and fertilizer, as a cold, wet spring that slowed crop plantings continues to cause ripple effects across the agricultural sector.June 14, 2018All TechnologyBritish Watchdog Probes Reports That Meat Found in Vegetarian MealsBritain’s food watchdog said it was investigating allegations that traces of meat had been found in “meat-free” and vegan meals sold at the country’s two largest supermarket chains, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.June 12, 2018All LogisticsBillions in U.S. Solar Projects Shelved After Trump Panel TariffPresident Donald Trump’s tariff on imported solar panels has led U.S. renewable energy companies to cancel or freeze investments of more than $2.5bn in large installation projects, along with thousands of jobs, the developers told Reuters.June 8, 2018All LogisticsGlobal Trade Skirmish Puts Factories, Recovery at RiskFactory growth in major manufacturing hubs showed signs of cooling last month as companies braced for potential damage from rising global trade tensions while also grappling with accelerating inflation and a strong dollar.June 6, 2018Logistics OutsourcingAnother Antibiotic Crisis: Fragile Supply Leads to ShortagesShortages of some life-saving antibiotics are putting growing numbers of patients at risk and fuelling the evolution of “superbugs” that do not respond to modern medicines, according to a new report.June 4, 2018Global Supply Chain ManagementChemical Plants Urged to Prepare for Damage from Natural DisastersThe U.S. Chemical Safety Board has urged chemical plants to weigh the risks of natural disasters just as they would the integrity of pipes and production equipment.May 31, 2018Global LogisticsWhy Caterpillar Can't Keep Up With a Boom in DemandOrders for the mining machines and construction bulldozers made at this sprawling Caterpillar Inc. factory in central Illinois have jumped, in general, three-fold over the past year.May 29, 2018Previous PagePage 4 of 11Next Page
