BloombergMore from BloombergAll LogisticsCalifornia Throws 70,000 Truckers in Gig-Work Legal Limbo, Risking Supply ChainsAbout 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in limbo as state-level labor rules start applying to them, creating another choke point in stressed U.S. supply chains.July 11, 2022All LogisticsCyber Pirates Prowling Ship Controls Threaten Another Big ShockShipping faces cyber risks similar to those in other industries — but the stakes are much higher given that almost 80% of global trade moves on the sea.July 11, 2022Global Supply Chain ManagementMexico’s Beer Shortage Culprit Isn’t Just Supply — It’s DemandMexican beer sellers who’ve struggled through bottle and can shortages are facing a new challenge keeping their shelves stocked: robust demand.July 8, 2022Chemicals & EnergyFalling Gasoline Prices in U.S. Bring Higher Profits for RetailersGas station owners in the U.S. are finally making higher profits selling fuel now that pump prices have fallen from record levels over the past few weeks.July 7, 2022Facility Location PlanningAmerican Factories Heat Up as CEOs Take Production Out of ChinaRattled by the most recent wave of strict Covid lockdowns in China, the long-time manufacturing hub of choice for multinationals, CEOs have been highlighting plans to relocate production.July 7, 2022Air CargoLabor Unrest Disrupts Supply Chains From Sky to SeaEach wave of supply shock to hit the global economy during the pandemic seems to produce a different scapegoat.July 7, 2022HR & Labor ManagementAuto Workers Hold the Cards as U.S. Recession LoomsA narrowly avoided strike last week offers a glimpse of what could be coming next year — when General Motors, Ford and Stellantis negotiate new four-year contracts for their roughly 150,000 U.S. employees represented by the United Auto Workers.July 6, 2022All LogisticsU.S. Logistics Gauge Shows Economy Downshifting Into Second HalfAn indicator of U.S. supply chain pressure fell to the lowest level in two years, as a sharp drop in transportation costs underscores the slowdown in the nation’s economy heading into the second half of the year.July 6, 2022All LogisticsWest Coast Dockworkers Extend Labor Talks Without ContractThe union representing about 22,000 West Coast dockworkers and their employers are continuing negotiations for a new labor contract past the July 1 expiration of their previous pact and said the ports — among them the U.S.’s busiest — will keep functioning.July 4, 2022All LogisticsSupreme Court Ruling May Take 70,000 Truckers Off Road, Spur JamsA U.S. Supreme Court decision that could force California’s 70,000 truck owner-operators to stop driving is set to create another choke point in already-stressed West Coast logistics networks.July 4, 2022Previous PagePage 164 of 357Next Page
