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VW to Sell Xinjiang Facilities

The carmaker's joint-venture assembly plant in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, designed to build gasoline-powered cars, was also losing money.

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Sweden Asks Ship Linked to Cable Breaches to Approach Its Waters

The bulk carrier, Yi Peng 3, is currently anchored just outside of Denmark’s territorial waters, with vessels from Sweden, Denmark and Germany monitoring it.

The bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 anchored in the sea of Kattegat, in Jutland, Denmark, on November 20. Photo: Mikkel Berg Pedersen/AFP/Getty Images via Bloomberg.

Increased Consumer Confidence Will Boost Holiday Shopping

Thanksgiving spending is expected to rise by 1.8% year-over-year, followed by a projected 2.8% bump for Black Friday, and then a 3% increase in Christmas sales.

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Will Trump Tariffs Spell the End of Temu, Shein in the U.S.?

Temu and Shein's viability in the U.S. could rely on whether Biden or Trump opt for meaningful changes to de minimis rules in the coming months.

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Report: SMEs are Increasingly Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Supply chain attacks have surged by 431% since 2021, indicating a growing vulnerability in interconnected business ecosystems.

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German Steelmaker to Cut 40% of Jobs

The German steel industry already faces pressure from Asian competitors and high energy prices, but the outlook is worsened by threatened tariffs imported into the U.S. by President-elect Donald.

Essen, Germany. Photo: iStock.com/Teka77

War of Words Over Trump Tariffs Heats Up

Trump said the tariffs would remain in place until the two countries clamp down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border illegally.

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FAA Examines Boeing 737 Smoke Risks After Bird Strikes

A representative for the FAA said on November 21 that the agency is convening a Corrective Action Review Board “in the coming weeks."

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max-9 aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport, January, 2024. Photo: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg

USPS 'Ready and Confident' Ahead of Holiday Package Surge

The USPS has installed 158 new mail sorting machines across the country since late 2023, and since 2020 has tripled its daily package processing capacity.

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Three Steps Manufacturers Need to Take Before Investing in AI

When used diligently, AI-driven product recommendations and content can also indirectly boost sales by enhancing customer engagement, satisfaction and brand relevance.

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How a 3PL Eliminated Shrink With Drone-Powered Inventory Counting

A case study on how Gather AI’s autonomous drones are helping a retailer of sports memorabilia to keep near-perfect track of its extensive high-value inventory, and virtually eliminate the problem of shrink within the warehouse.

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BIMCO Adopts Maritime Clause to Satisfy EU Fuel Regulation

BIMCO says it continues to add to its portfolio of carbon clauses to support the industry, as the shipping industry faces an increase in decarbonization regulations.

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