India's Nicobar Transshipment Hub 'Death Sentence' for Tribe, Flora and Fauna December 10, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Some experts believe that the project would be a "death sentence tantamount to genocide" for the island's nomadic Shompen tribe. Read More
Commercial Shipping to and from Syria Stalls as Rebels Take Control December 9, 2024 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor The major ocean carriers have struggled for years to conduct business in Syria while complying with international sanctions. Read More
Teamsters Give Amazon Ultimatum December 9, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The Teamsters are pushing for a national contract proposal for all delivery drivers and warehouse workers looking to organize. Read More
Made in America? Look Under the Hood December 9, 2024 SupplyChainBrain For example, the F-150 pickup truck has only 24% of its components made in the U.S, and onshoring production would take many years.Read More
India Port Workers Protest Ahead of Planned Strike December 9, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Workers held a series of protests at major ports on December 5, with the union planning for larger demonstrations on December 10.Read More
Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades as Trump Eyes EV Plans December 9, 2024 Bloomberg President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering canceling contracts to electrify the mail delivery fleet. Read More
EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Deal Despite French Objections December 9, 2024 Bloomberg The two sides similarly reached a preliminary agreement in 2019, but never signed it.Read More
Boeing Plea-Deal Rejection Adds Culture-War Topic to Turnaround December 6, 2024 Bloomberg Family members of crash victims have fought for years to get harsher penalties, following two crashes in 2018 and 2019 linked to a flawed flight control system.Read More
Mexico, Canada, Exchange Barbs Over Trade with U.S. December 6, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Trump has threatened to impose a blanket 25% tariff on both countries when he takes office, unless they secure their shared borders with the U.S.Read More
Port of Bilbao Gets €55.4M for Renewable Onshore Power Supply December 6, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The network will initially be powered by photovoltaic solar panels, with plans to eventually add wind energy. Read More