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Deadly Screwworm Pest Spreads in U.S. With Three New Cases

The outbreak adds more worries for a U.S. beef industry already struggling with supply tightness as the domestic herd has dwindled to a 75-year low.

Cattle in a stable in Hamilton, Texas. Photographer: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Giant Oil Supertanker Orders Eclipse Record Set in 2008

The tankers boom, and the potential for it to seed the next downturn, was a constant talking point at the industry’s biennial Posidonia gathering in Athens, June 1-5.

A ship under construction in a ship-building yard in Dalian, China. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Eight Indicted for Impersonating Shipping Cos. to Steal Goods

The intersection of sophisticated online hacking and large-scale theft is deeply concerning and will only grow more prevalent, said the Manhattan District Attorney.

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Five Supply Chain Security Risks Hiding Inside Your Mobile Apps

One of the most complex extended supplier networks is almost never on supply chain teams' radar: the mobile apps their organizations use every day.

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Airlines Unlikely to Meet 2050 Net Zero Goal, Says IATA Chief

More than half of the planned decarbonization of aviation was dependent on the development of sustainable aviation fuels, which has reached only 0.8% of airline fuel needs this year.

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Amazon Expands Super-Fast Deliveries in U.K.

The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service.

Ladbroke Road, West London. Photo: iStock/OGULCAN AKSOY

Houthis to Impose ‘Complete Ban’ on Israeli Ships in Red Sea

While the Houthis’ statement doesn’t amount to a ban on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, maritime intelligence agency Vanguard Tech advised caution.

A ship transits the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea in 2024. Photographer: Sayed Hassan/Getty Images

Walmart Caps Usage of an AI Tool for Employees After High Demand

As companies incorporate AI into workflows, they’re finding this comes with costs, especially if employees use it heavily or for tasks involving large amounts of data.

Employees gather online orders at a Walmart market fulfillment center in Grapevine, Texas. Photographer: Dylan Hollingsworth/Bloomberg

Does a Slowdown of U.S. New Factory Construction Dampen Hopes of Reshoring?

The momentum toward reshoring has been “clearly fading, with leading indicators pointing to a sharp slowdown in new product activity."

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Xeneta: Massive Freight Rate Increases Driven by War and Energy Crisis Fears

If shippers look to frontload imports, then carriers will look to push rates higher and higher, so the market may yet be far from its peak, warns the analyst.

Container ships and bulk carriers offshore from Singapore. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

Canada Sees Shrinking EV Manufacturing Prospects, Despite Subsidies

Recent industry pullbacks have prompted questions from analysts and policy-makers about whether the value of Canada’s multi-billion-dollar government subsidies for the EV industry will be realized.

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Airbus Delays XLR Deliveries to IndiGo as War Hits Suppliers

The XLR delays would represent another hurdle for IndiGo’s ambitious international expansion, which is under pressure from soaring jet-fuel costs and airspace restrictions.

An Airbus SE A321 aircraft, operated by IndiGo. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg

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Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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