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White House Won’t Yet Step Into Rail, Port Talks as Clock Ticks

The White House is monitoring labor talks in the logistics industry as unions representing 115,000 rail workers and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers negotiate fresh contracts, but won’t get directly involved in either bargaining process now, its supply chain envoy said.

A truck stops at the Port of Long Beach. Photo: Bloomberg.

Cyber Pirates Prowling Ship Controls Threaten Another Big Shock

Shipping faces cyber risks similar to those in other industries — but the stakes are much higher given that almost 80% of global trade moves on the sea.

A container ship travels towards Port Klang in Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Bloomberg.

Labor Unrest Disrupts Supply Chains From Sky to Sea

Each wave of supply shock to hit the global economy during the pandemic seems to produce a different scapegoat.

A Deere & Co. worker holds a sign during a strike outside the John Deere Des Moines Works facility in Ankeny, Iowa. Photo: Bloomberg.

Industry Groups Hail Ocean Shipping Reform Passage After Biden Slams 'Rip-Off'

The American Trucking Association and Consumer Brands Association have hailed Monday’s passage of a new bill that boosts ocean shipping oversight and industry transparency.

An aerial view of Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Port of Los Angeles.

Shippers With Pollution-Curbing Equipment See Huge Fuel Savings

Ship-owners that invested in pollution-reducing equipment to let them burn dirtier fuel are enjoying massive discounts due to a supply glut.

Emissions from a cargo ship at dusk. Photo: Shutterstock.

De-Mining Ukraine’s Ports Could Take Months While Seafarers Remain Trapped

Removing sea mines near Ukraine’s key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers are still stranded in the region following Russia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety.

Empty dry docks at the Port of Odessa in Odessa, Ukraine. Photo: Andrey Sarymsakov/ Canva.

Shanghai Supply Chain Gradually Eases But Hurdles Remain

Optimism is growing that port delays and a trucking shortage in Shanghai are quickly abating, providing some relief to supply chains, though major hurdles remain.

An aerial view of the Port of Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Photo: Getty.

Five Ways Shippers Can Shore Up Cybersecurity

Shippers and carriers are accelerating the pace of digital transformation — creating new security challenges and opportunities for hackers.

Network cables in a data center. Photo: Getty Images.

The Power of Data in Negotiating Shipping Contracts

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Coffee Shipped by Sailboat Is the Whimsical Way These Companies Are Cutting Emissions

There’s never been a more dreamy way to have your coffee delivered than a sailboat across the Atlantic.

Coffee beans from Colombia. Photo: Getty.

Shanghai Supply Chain Crisis Makes a Case for AI

The closure of supply chain operations in China is yet another blow to an already fragile global supply chain. More will follow.

An aerial view of the Port of Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Photo: Getty.

Supply Chain Professionals Can Lead on Green Freight

Companies need to take a proactive approach to addressing the environmental and social impacts caused by shipments moving through their global supply chains.

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