SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainFacility Location PlanningMaersk Opens 24-Acre Distribution Center in the PhilippinesWith a 76,000-pallet capacity, the distribution center is Maersk's largest in the country to date.November 5, 2024Global GatewaysMontréal Employers Threaten to Suspend Striking Port Workers’ Salary GuaranteeThe Port of Montréal Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, called an unlimited strike on October 31 that directly blocks the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals.November 4, 2024All LogisticsA U.S. Air Force Base Automates and Streamlines Asset TrackingThe automation of munitions management and logistics operations at a U.S. Air Force base, in partnership with SEE ID, saved some 250 man-hours per week, while improving operational readiness.November 4, 2024Air CargoNew Offer from Boeing Endorsed by Union, Awaiting VoteThe union had previously called for a 40% pay increase and workers have rejected two previous offers.November 1, 2024Global Supply Chain ManagementU.S. More Susceptible to Drug Shortages Than CanadaThe study theorized that Canada has had a more cooperative relationship between drug manufacturers, government agencies, health care systems and wholesalers.November 1, 2024Global GatewaysEPA Targets Emissions at U.S. Ports With $3B in GrantsThe agency estimates that its "Clean Ports" grants could eliminate more than 3 million metric tons of carbon pollution over the next 10 years.October 31, 2024Global Trade & EconomicsEU Launches Investigation into Temu Sale of Illegal ProductsThe investigation will focus on the systems Temu has in place to limit the sale of non-compliant products, and risks linked to the addictive design of the service.October 31, 2024All LogisticsNonprofit to Lease Fleet of EV Semi-Trucks to U.S. Port OperatorsThe group is looking to purchase as many as 500 class 8 electric semi-trucks over the next three years.October 31, 2024All LogisticsUSDOT to Plough $2.4B into Rail Network UpgradesThe projects funded by the USDOT will expand rail connections at ports, replace aging bridges, and add modern locomotives to train fleets.October 30, 2024Business Strategy AlignmentChina Claims New Rule Barring U.S. Tech Investments Will 'Harm Global Supply Chain'The Treasury Department's so-called "Final Rule" approves the implementation of an executive order from President Biden issued in August of 2023.October 30, 2024Previous PagePage 155 of 587Next Page
