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China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home

China’s directive comes at a time most major Chinese carmakers are looking to localize manufacturing so as to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

Workers on the production line of the Zeekr Co. 009 electric luxury minivan in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Germany's Largest Industrial Union Starts Negotiations on New Labor Deal

The union is pushing for a 7% wage increase over a 12-month period, as well as an additional €170 ($188) per month for new trainees.

A Volkswagen plant in Mosel, Germany. Photo: iStock / aquatarkus

Podcast | The Impact of Robots on Warehouse Worker Morale

There’s no stopping the deployment of robots in warehouses. But how do human workers really feel about it?

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Port of New Orleans Closed Until September 13, Assessing Damage from Hurricane Francine

Other Louisiana shipping hubs forced to close by the storm included ports in Plaquemines, Cameron, Lake Charles and Houma.

A ship docked at the Port of New Orleans. Photo: Port of New Orleans

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Launches Supply Chain Risk Assessment Tool

SCALE allows the U.S. to weigh supply chain risk across the economy, and then provides an in-depth diagnostic assessment of what's driving those issues.

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Trafigura Sees ‘Confusion’ Over Aviation Emissions Scheme

Aviation is one of the heaviest-emitting industries, and among the most difficult to decarbonize.

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Air Canada Pilots Get More Political Support as Strike Looms

A stoppage would also halt the airline’s cargo operations, which carry commercial goods, perishable items and components for manufacturers.

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party. Photo: Bloomberg.

Securing Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today: Three Considerations For Strategic Carrier Partnerships

Investing in strategic carrier relationships now will yield long-term benefits when the market tightens, and carriers face capacity constraints

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Returns Fraud Estimated to Cost E-Retailers Billions

E-tailers have struggled to keep up with a flood of returns, and have often loosened rules for consumers making them.

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U.K. Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia Shadow Fleet Ships

The ships targeted are all described as “high-volume offenders” — vessels operating around the clock to transport as much Russian oil as possible.

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AstraZeneca Defends China Compliance In Wake of Staff Detentions

Chinese authorities are looking into the company’s collection of patient data to assess whether it infringed on data privacy laws.

Pascal Soriot. Photographer: Zach Gibson/Bloomberg

Boeing Must Be ‘in the Green’ Before 737 Max Cap Is Lifted, FAA Head Says

The FAA capped output of Boeing’s 737 Max at a rate of 38 per month in the wake of a January 2024 near-catastrophe, in which a door cover blew off during flight.

Michael Whitaker, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Photo: Bloomberg.

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