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Survey: Freight Industry Prepares for Supply Chain Shocks in 2025

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

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Apple’s $500B Bet on U.S. Jobs and Manufacturing

Apple will look to hire 20,000 workers in the U.S. focused on AI and software development, and double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion.

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U.S. Looks Abroad to Combat Egg Shortages

The U.S. is expecting to take in around 240 million eggs from Turkey by July, with the remainder set to arrive by the end of the year.

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Automation Will be Tempered by Job Preservation: Port of Miami

“We’re a strong union port and we don’t believe in replacing jobs through AI,” said Hydi Webb, port director for PortMiami.

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Nikola’s Bankruptcy Sale Is Clouded by Trump’s Anti-EV Maneuvers

On top of grappling with a punishing environment for EVs, Nikola also dealt with weak sales and cycled through CEOs in the wake of a fraud scandal.

A Nikola Corp. Tre FCEV truck following its unveiling at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany in 2022. Photo: Krisztian Bocsi / Bloomberg

Will the Trump Tariffs Put an End to Nearshoring in Mexico?

Don’t expect the Trump tariffs to trigger a boom in domestic manufacturing in the U.S. — or an end to the growth of “nearshored” production capacity in Mexico.

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Trump Proposes New Ship Fees to Challenge China’s Maritime Might

Retailers are likely to oppose the action, arguing that the added costs would eventually have to be passed on to consumers.

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Black & Decker Bracing for $100M Tariff Hit

The company's statement seems echo the approach industry experts expect to see from U.S. companies, which is to raise prices to compensate for the extra tariff costs.

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Mass. Truck Dealers Push Back Against EV Mandate

One dealer is not even stocking 2025 models of heavy-duty trucks.

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Port Deal Talks Between Turkey and Abu Dhabi Fall Apart

The Turkish government has been negotiating with a group controlled by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund since 2023.

Ship-to-shore cranes and shipping containers at the commercial Port of Izmir, also known as Alsancak Port. Photo: Moe Zoyari / Bloomberg

Americans are Tempted by Truck Driving, But Reluctant to Make the Jump

Although 79% of respondents believe truck driving is a viable career choice, less than half said that they had a positive view of truck driving as a career for themselves.

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Podcast | Advocating for More Women in Engineering and Supply Chain Management

How do we increase career opportunities for women in engineering and supply chain positions?

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