The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program has seen its membership increase from 18 businesses in 2022 to 53 firms in 2023. 

The approach has brought new costs and logistics hurdles for supply chains that are adding a new twist to globalization.

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight. 

The International Finance Corporation and the Cambodian government will extend an offer to a select qualified private developer that will finance, develop and operate the complex.

Rodolphe Saade, the French billionaire at the helm of shipping giant CMA CGM SA, has made an unsolicited $5.5 billion offer to buy Bollore SE’s logistics arm.

Late payments also add to the financial pressures impacting suppliers, with 42% saying they expect to face increased borrowing costs over the next 12 months.

The Authorization would allow workers to withdraw their services from the company when permitted by the National Mediation Board.

The United States Commerce Department added five Chinese companies that deal with Russia to its “entity list” April 12.

Kearney’s “10th Annual Reshoring Index Report” showed 96% of CEOs are considering reshoring operations, have decided to reshore operations, or have already reshored operations in 2023.

While the G7 statement was not specifically directed at China, the group believes a high concentration of supply chains in any single country is undesirable.