SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainBusiness Strategy AlignmentVW to Halt Exports of EV Bus to U.S. in 2026VW's ID.Buzz bus had more than 200 days worth of available vehicles for sale in the U.S. as of the end of November, compared to the auto industry average of around 54 days for all vehicles.December 23, 2025Global GatewaysMaersk Makes First Red Sea Transit in Two YearsMaersk said that "the highest possible safety measures" were taken during the transit, and that customers with cargo on the vessel were informed directly.December 22, 2025Ocean TransportationU.S. Senate Confirms Former Maersk Exec as Maritime AdministratorDuring his confirmation hearings, Carmel stressed the importance of revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding sector, and its role in building resilient domestic maritime supply chains.December 22, 2025Global Trade & EconomicsJim Beam to Halt Main Production Plant for 2026U.S. distillers have faced retaliatory import taxes on their goods after Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" announcement in April saw the U.S. imposing tariffs on most countries around the world.December 22, 2025Last Mile DeliveryAmazon Plans New 30K Sq. Ft. DC in OklahomaThe aim is to improve delivery times for customers throughout the region, and bring faster delivery to more rural communities.December 19, 2025Global GatewaysRed Sea Shipping Return 'Looms Large' Over 2026If carriers return to Suez Canal routes in large numbers, BIMCO estimates that ship demand could drop by around 10% as shorter voyages free up capacity.December 19, 2025All LogisticsU.S. Logistics Companies Slash Jobs in Face of Weak Freight DemandThe number of logistics companies that have reduced their employee headcount rose from 13% to 28% between September and November.December 18, 2025Global GatewaysChina Demands Controlling Stake in Sale of Panama Canal PortsChina is threatening to block the deal if state-owned carrier Cosco isn't awarded a majority stake in the sale, upping its previous demand for an equal stake.December 18, 2025Last Mile DeliveryHoliday Returns to Reach $160B this YearReturn rates have more than doubled since 2019, and will reach 17% this holiday season.December 18, 2025Business Strategy AlignmentMid-Market CEOs Look to Rethink Supply Chains in 2026Already, more than 60% of leaders say that they have secured new domestic suppliers or adjusted pricing strategies in response to tariffs and rising costs.December 18, 2025Previous PagePage 62 of 582Next Page
