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Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes
The standoff between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes — even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains.
A container ship leaves the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in Ningbo, China. Photo: Bloomberg.
Watch: Dealing With Supply Chain Uncertainty
Supply chains are in flux, and planners will need to deal with continuing challenges in the near future, says David Food, head of supply chain marketing at Board International.
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A 3PL Sheds Manual Processes to Streamline Communications With UPS Drivers
With the concept of a “peak season” melting away during the pandemic, Coyote Logistics sought a better way to manage UPS drivers at the parcel giant’s hub facilities.
An employee loads packages into a shipping container at a United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) Worldport facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo: Bloomberg.
Plane Parts Shortage Threatens More Disruptions to Air Travel
Airlines are increasingly hard-pressed to find engines and other spare parts to keep their planes flying.
Passengers in an airport lounge watch a plane fly off at dusk. Photo: Shutterstock.
Predictive Maintenance Is a Lifeline for Aging U.S. Fleets
When semiconductor manufacturers shifted production to consumer electronics during the pandemic, fleet management notched another supply chain disruption among its daily struggles: vehicle availability.
A heavy goods vehicle drives down a highway at dusk. Photo: Getty.
Container Ship Backlog Grows at Port of Savannah
A backup of 40 container ships has grown off Georgia’s Port of Savannah, raising fresh concerns that goods arriving for the fall will face new delays as operators scramble to keep shipments moving.
A container ship approaches Georgia’s Port of Savannah. Photo: Getty Images.
The Rise of On-Demand Warehousing in a Volatile Property Market
The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market.
A warehouse worker uses a pallet jack to move boxes. Photo: Shutterstock.
Europe’s Heat Wave Threatens Key Shipping Waterway
The water levels in a crucial waterway in Europe’s economic heartland are running dangerously low in the region's searing heat, posing another risk to global supply chains.
An aerial view of barges on Europe's Rhine river. Photo: Getty.
California Port Reopens as Protesters Moved to New Site
California’s Port of Oakland has fully resumed operations after truckers protesting a gig-work law blocked access for five days and disrupted the flow of goods at the key shipping hub.
Truckers protest at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
World’s Key Workers Threaten to Hit Economy Where It Will Hurt
The pandemic has put unprecedented strain on global supply chains— and also on the workers who’ve kept those systems running under tough conditions. It looks like many of them have had enough.
Truckers protest at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
Russian Odesa Missile Strike Tests Ukraine Grain Export Deal
Russia attacked Odesa’s sea port with cruise missiles hours after signing a deal to unblock Ukrainian grain exports from three Black Sea ports, including Odesa, that was hailed as a vital step toward alleviating a global food crisis.
A grain truck drives near a field of wheat. Photo: Shutterstock.
‘The U.S. Is Not Prepared’: Hot Temperatures Stress Transit Systems
With temperatures soaring in the U.K. and U.S., civil engineers and transit authorities say the heat is threatening rail networks across both countries.
The sun rises over power lines near Imperial, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
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