BloombergMore from BloombergGlobal Supply Chain ManagementShortages of Beer, Popcorn Join Supply Chain CrisisA shortage of popular food items from popcorn to sriracha is hitting restaurants and grocery shelves this summer, a sign that the world’s immense supply chains are still under pressure.June 20, 2022All LogisticsCanadian National Workers Strike After Failed NegotiationsCanadian National Railway Co. workers have gone on strike after failing to reach an agreement during the weekend over benefits and wages.June 20, 2022Global Supply Chain ManagementMassive Fuel Exports Hinder U.S. Efforts to Build Supplies at HomeRobust demand from Latin America is set to lift U.S. Gulf Coast fuel exports to new heights this month, hampering efforts to build up national inventories amid soaring prices.June 17, 2022Supply Chains in CrisisIt’s Not Yet a Shortage, But Tampons Are Harder to Find in Some StatesA U.S. shortfall of tampons isn't as acute as it may seem anecdotally. Still, product availability has been an issue in some areas.June 17, 2022Regulation & ComplianceOil Refiners Face Biden’s Wrath as Profits ExplodeExxon Mobil Corp., Marathon Petroleum Corp. and the other top U.S. oil refiners are on course to reap a combined $10 billion in profits this quarter even as President Biden lambasts the industry for closing plants.June 16, 2022Inventory Planning/OptimizationU.S. Retailers Plan Big Discounts as Inflation, Inventory Add UpA nationwide inventory glut has led to unexpected bargains for U.S. shoppers, especially for goods that used to be hot sellers during the pandemic.June 16, 2022All LogisticsRailroad, Union Labor Fight Moves Toward Emergency InterventionMajor railroads, including Union Pacific and BNSF, and their unions remain at an impasse after a government board ended efforts to mediate a settlement, a move which will likely force President Biden’s administration to intervene.June 15, 2022All LogisticsTop U.S. Port Enlists White House Help to Clear Rail-Cargo LogjamThe Port of Los Angeles has enlisted the help of the White House to clear a backlog of rail-bound containers that’s tripled since February.June 14, 2022All LogisticsAmazon Is Building a Property Empire, Quietly Buying Land Across the U.S.Buying land is a major shift for Amazon, which historically relied on a handful of developers to find property, build fairly simple warehouses and rent them back to the company. Now, Amazon is increasingly taking parts of the development process in-house — often bidding against long-time partners for the best space.June 14, 2022All LogisticsShippers With Pollution-Curbing Equipment See Huge Fuel SavingsShip-owners that invested in pollution-reducing equipment to let them burn dirtier fuel are enjoying massive discounts due to a supply glut.June 14, 2022Previous PagePage 166 of 357Next Page
