Europe

The World Is Dangerously Dependent on Taiwan for Semiconductors

January 26, 2021

As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they’ve become on the island democracy.

Escalating AstraZeneca Spat Highlights EU Vaccine Fiasco

January 26, 2021

Bloomberg

The EU’s standoff with AstraZeneca over delayed vaccine deliveries has widened, with Germany taking aim at the U.S.

A Year of Poor Planning Led to Carmakers’ Massive Chip Shortage

January 21, 2021

Bloomberg

Near-sighted planning, supply-chain complexities and a tradition of keeping inventories low caused the semiconductor shortage that is now forcing carmakers to idle production lines and straining their relationship with chip manufacturers.

Brexit Border Trouble Grows as Key Customs System Maxes Out

January 20, 2021

Bloomberg

A key U.K. government customs system has been overwhelmed within weeks of Brexit and threatens to trigger more disruption as freight traffic rebounds.

New Logistics Center at Munich Airport Goes into Operation

January 19, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Around a year and a half after construction began, a new high-tech logistics center at the Munich airport went into operation this week.

Vaccine Disparities Raise Alarm as COVID-19 Variants Multiply

January 19, 2021

Bloomberg

Global gaps in access to COVID-19 vaccines are raising concerns that the continued spread of the coronavirus will breed more dangerous versions of the pathogen, weakening medical weapons and further crippling economies.

'Virtually Entire' Fashion Industry Complicit in Forced Labor

U.K. to Fine Firms That Hide Chinese Imports From Uighur Labor

January 13, 2021

Bloomberg

Companies with an annual turnover of more than 36 million pounds ($49 million) will have to publish a supply-chain transparency report or face fines.

Ten Ways Renewable Energy’s Boom Year Will Shape 2021

January 7, 2021

Bloomberg

Even after COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on almost everything else, the new year begins with surging growth for renewable energy.

Brexit Is a New World Businesses Still Need to Figure Out

January 3, 2021

Bloomberg

British businesses probably didn’t expect to start 2021 worrying about wooden pallets after a year of grappling with the coronavirus and a meltdown in the economy.

Brexit Deal May Be Too Little, Too Late for U.K.’s Car Industry

December 29, 2020

Bloomberg

The auto industry dodged disaster when the U.K. and European Union sealed a post-Brexit trade accord, but not before carmakers announced factory closures and called off plans to make several new vehicles in the country.

Europe

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in Europe. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance across Europe’s 50 sovereign states and four dependencies - addressing a range of challenges such as varying regulations, developing customs and tax laws and government controlled exchange rates.