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EU to Ramp Up Tariffs on Steel Imports, Mirroring U.S. Duties

The bloc’s steel industry has faced a severe crisis in recent years as it grapples with cheap imports from China and other Asian economies.

Stephane Sejourne. Photo: Bloomberg

USDOT Looks to Pull $2.4B from CA High-Speed Rail for Safety Program

California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson Micah Flores called USDOT's decision "unlawful and unwarranted," and vowed to take "imminent legal action" to block federal efforts to redirect the money.

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California Governor Signs Landmark AI Safety Law

According to Newsom's office, California is home to 32 of the top 50 AI companies globally, and holds the largest share of AI job postings of any state.

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The Future of Supply Chain Traceability for Apparel Brands

Companies that prioritize transparency and traceability throughout their supply chains can be more agile, better adapt to change and identify bad practices.

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Gartner Flags Growing Cybersecurity Risks in Global Supply Chains

Threats like ransomware and data breaches can cripple shipping, manufacturing and logistics operations, yet many organizations are still struggling to prepare.

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China Retaliates Against Impending U.S. Port Fees with New Countermeasures

The countermeasures took effect on September 28, and will remain in place "unless relevant treaties or agreements offer adequate and effective remedies."

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Sudden Ban on Export Sees Nigeria’s Shea Industry Plummet

There is not enough local capacity to process all of the country's harvest, and the ban on exporting shea nuts has led to a collapse in the price of the nuts.

Nigeria accounts for nearly 40% of the world's shea crop. Photo: iStock / luisapuccini

MSC Reaffirms Commitment to Avoid Northern Sea Route

The world’s largest container shipping line gave a number of reasons, including that an increase in Arctic transit traffic could impact the fragile ecosystem of the region.

Stade, Germany. Photo: iStock.com/eyewave

Global Demand for Industrial Robots Doubles Over Last Decade

Asia remained the powerhouse of global demand in 2024, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the world's industrial robot installations.

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BONUS EPISODE: A Conversation with Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero

On this bonus episode of The SupplyChainBrain Podcast, SupplyChainBrain editor-in-chief Bob Bowman speaks with Mario Cordero, chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach.

Port of Long Beach. Photo: iStock / trekandshoot

Cyberattack Shuts Down Operations for Japanese Brewer

Asahi was hit by a cyberattack on its shipping and customer service operations, marking the latest in a string of recent incidents during which hackers have targeted large firms.

Photo: iStock / tupungato

CSX Railroad Ousts CEO as Investor Pressure Mounts

CSX’s leadership shakeup comes as activist investor group Ancora Holdings presses for better results and a merger plan to keep pace with competitors.

ATHENS, GEORGIA, U.S.A. - Jan 21, 2019: A railroad employee holding a walkie-talkie leans out from a CSX railroad locomotive, looking ahead up the track.

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