EU Launches Investigation into Temu Sale of Illegal Products October 31, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The investigation will focus on the systems Temu has in place to limit the sale of non-compliant products, and risks linked to the addictive design of the service.Read More
New Shipping Pollution Rule to Aid Europe's Ailing Diesel Demand October 31, 2024 Bloomberg The regulation will result in an increase of 44,000 barrels a day in demand for a type of diesel fuel known as marine gas-oil next year.Read More
Nonprofit to Lease Fleet of EV Semi-Trucks to U.S. Port Operators October 31, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The group is looking to purchase as many as 500 class 8 electric semi-trucks over the next three years. Read More
USDOT to Plough $2.4B into Rail Network Upgrades October 30, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The projects funded by the USDOT will expand rail connections at ports, replace aging bridges, and add modern locomotives to train fleets. Read More
China Claims New Rule Barring U.S. Tech Investments Will 'Harm Global Supply Chain' October 30, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The Treasury Department's so-called "Final Rule" approves the implementation of an executive order from President Biden issued in August of 2023.Read More
EU Imposes Tariffs on China EVs, Risking Retaliation October 30, 2024 Bloomberg It’s possible officials in Beijing opt to withhold any immediate reaction to the new EU tariffs while they wait for the results of the U.S. elections.Read More
Apple Ships $6B of iPhones From India in Shift Away from China October 30, 2024 Bloomberg Apple exported nearly $6 billion of India-made iPhones, an increase of a third in value terms from a year earlierRead More
ABS: 'Significant Potential' for Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier Ships October 30, 2024 SupplyChainBrain According to the ABS, a nuclear-powered vessel wouldn't need to refuel, although its reactor would need to be replaced every six years.Read More
Houthis Resume Attacks on Ships in Red Sea October 29, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Houthi rebels have carried out almost 100 missile and drone attacks against ships in the Red Sea over the last year.Read More
Port of Montreal Dockworkers Plan Partial, Indefinite Strike October 29, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have been without a labor agreement since their previous deal expired at the end of 2023.Read More