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Report: Global Hunger Falls in 2025, But Conflicts Keep Millions at Risk

Recent gains in reducing hunger have been driven by expanded food assistance programs in Asia and stronger food security policies in Latin America.

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Oil Tankers Turn Back in Red Sea After Houthi Attack Threat

The ships could make the voyage to China via the Suez Canal, but that would increase the voyage from about 7,000 miles to more than 17,000 miles.

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AliExpress Fined a Record €550M for Selling Illegal Products Online

The ruling found that a high volume of illegal products continued to circulate for weeks even after they were flagged by AliExpress's moderation system.

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Jingye Group Demands Compensation for British Steel Nationalization

The British government took control of the Scunthorpe steelworks in April 2025, after Jingye Group said it planned to close the site because it was not financially viable.

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Is Supplier Diversification Leading to ‘Supplier Sprawl’?

No doubt you’re aware of the urgent push by global manufacturers to diversify their supplier base. Now comes the opposite problem: “supplier sprawl.”

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Watch: The Rise (or Revival) of DDMRP in North America

John Rogelstad, managing consultant at The Logic Factory, explains the concept behind Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and how it’s impacting North American manufacturing.

The Rise Of Ddmrp In North America

The U.S. Blockade Is Forcing Iran’s Energy Tankers to Zig-Zag and U-Turn

The U.S. restored a blockade against Iranian shipping on July 14, a step that all but halted Tehran’s crude exports when it was imposed previously.

A U.S. service member watches a ship transit the Arabian Sea. Source: U.S. Navy

China Slams U.K.’s Nationalization of British Steel

The decision threatens to strain the relationship between London and Beijing, just as Andy Burnham is set to become the prime minister on July 20.

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Drone Boat Startup to Open New Shipyard in Texas

The new shipyard will be dubbed Port Alpha, and will reportedly be capable of manufacturing ships up to 1,200 feet long.

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How the Strait of Hormuz Closure Has Impacted Workplace Conditions

The blockading of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the procurement and maintenance of manufacturers' local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems.

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Xeneta: Peak Season for Ocean Freight Started Two Months Early

A bulge in demand was caused by shippers trying to get ahead of increasing bunker fuel prices, ironically causing a spike in freight rates.

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How to Boost the Numbers of Tech-Savvy U.S. Manufacturing Workers

Companies will need to take more ownership of workforce development through tailored training, upskilling and clearer pathways into technical roles, says the CEO of Orion Talent.

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