Boeing Workers Reject Deal, Go on Strike September 13, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg had previously pleaded with workers not to go on strike, saying the action would put the company’s “recovery in jeopardy.” Read More
China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home September 13, 2024 Bloomberg China’s directive comes at a time most major Chinese carmakers are looking to localize manufacturing so as to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.Read More
Germany's Largest Industrial Union Starts Negotiations on New Labor Deal September 13, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The union is pushing for a 7% wage increase over a 12-month period, as well as an additional €170 ($188) per month for new trainees.Read More
Port of New Orleans Closed Until September 13, Assessing Damage from Hurricane Francine September 12, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Other Louisiana shipping hubs forced to close by the storm included ports in Plaquemines, Cameron, Lake Charles and Houma.Read More
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Launches Supply Chain Risk Assessment Tool September 12, 2024 SupplyChainBrain SCALE allows the U.S. to weigh supply chain risk across the economy, and then provides an in-depth diagnostic assessment of what's driving those issues.Read More
Trafigura Sees ‘Confusion’ Over Aviation Emissions Scheme September 12, 2024 Bloomberg Aviation is one of the heaviest-emitting industries, and among the most difficult to decarbonize. Read More
Air Canada Pilots Get More Political Support as Strike Looms September 12, 2024 Bloomberg A stoppage would also halt the airline’s cargo operations, which carry commercial goods, perishable items and components for manufacturers. Read More
Returns Fraud Estimated to Cost E-Retailers Billions September 11, 2024 SuppyChainBrain E-tailers have struggled to keep up with a flood of returns, and have often loosened rules for consumers making them. Read More
U.K. Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia Shadow Fleet Ships September 11, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The ships targeted are all described as “high-volume offenders” — vessels operating around the clock to transport as much Russian oil as possible. Read More
AstraZeneca Defends China Compliance In Wake of Staff Detentions September 11, 2024 Bloomberg Chinese authorities are looking into the company’s collection of patient data to assess whether it infringed on data privacy laws.Read More
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