Global Logistics

U.S. Seaborne Imports Surging as Retailers Stock Up Early

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.

July 20, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Cargo streamed into U.S. seaports at a rapid rate in June, as businesses pulled in goods in an apparent rush to stock up ahead of new tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China.

Spiralling Trade Costs Pose Dairy Dilemma After Brexit

The U.K. dairy industry faces a “sharp rise in prices” and “shortages of products” when Britain leaves the EU, according to milk producer Arla.

July 18, 2018

Supply Management

The U.K. dairy industry faces a “sharp rise in prices” and “shortages of products” when Britain leaves the EU, according to milk producer Arla.

Coming Soon to an Ocean Near You: Ships Moving a Tiny Bit Slower

If you happen to be at the beach this summer, make a mental note of any giant freighters crossing the horizon. In a few years’ time those same ships will probably be moving just a fraction slower.

July 13, 2018

Bloomberg

If you happen to be at the beach this summer, make a mental note of any giant freighters crossing the horizon. In a few years’ time those same ships will probably be moving just a fraction slower.

The New Face of Trade: Tariff Battles, Reshoring and Much More

How will the Trump Administration trade barriers and retaliatory tariffs impact U.S. manufacturers and retailers?

July 9, 2018

Jack Bender

How will the Trump Administration trade barriers and retaliatory tariffs impact U.S. manufacturers and retailers?

Plan B for Tariffs: ‘Gobble Up Every Bit of Material That I Can’

July 6, 2018

The New York Times

With tariffs driving up the price of stainless steel, the precision-part manufacturer Accu-Swiss in Oakdale, Calif., came up with a plan to save money: turn off the lights but keep the machines on.

Manufacturing Grows in June, But Supply Chains Struggle, ISM Reports

July 5, 2018

Industryweek

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June, and the overall economy grew for the 110th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Where 3 Million Electric Vehicle Batteries Will Go When They Retire

July 5, 2018

Bloomberg

The first batches of batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles are hitting retirement age, yet they aren’t bound for landfills. Instead, they’ll spend their golden years chilling beer at 7-Elevens in Japan, powering car-charging stations in California and storing energy for homes and grids in Europe.

Here's What Will Happen When China and U.S. Tariffs Take Effect Friday

July 5, 2018

Fortune

When mutually threatened tariffs on $34bn goods come into effect this Friday, China will get a head start on the United States, Reuters reports.

Amazon Is Helping Entrepreneurs Start Delivery Companies — As Long As They Deliver Amazon Packages

July 2, 2018

The Washington Post

Amazon.com is asking small-business owners to help deliver its goods, seeking to reduce its reliance on the U.S. Postal Service and other major delivery services as the number of packages it ships continues to climb.

General Motors Warns Trump: Tariffs Could Lead to 'Smaller GM' and Fewer Jobs

July 2, 2018

The Guardian

General Motors warned on Friday that expansive U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles being considered by the Trump administration could lead to “a smaller GM” and risks isolating U.S. businesses from the global market.

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