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Pakistan’s Belt and Road Revival at Risk as Gwadar Protest Brews
The leader of a local rights movement in the Pakistani coastal town of Gwadar is threatening to launch a large sit-in protest this week — potentially jeopardizing the government’s efforts to revitalize development around the Chinese-controlled port.
Truck Protests Bring Port of Oakland Close to a Standstill
Truckers protesting the new California law that toughens the definition of nonemployee drivers have effectively shut down operations at the Port of Oakland.
US Rail Logjams Face a Slow Recovery Amid Labor-Market Woes
At the Port of Los Angeles, Executive Director Gene Seroka describes a cargo bottleneck that’s bulging again on land and slowing railroad freight through Southern California.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on supply chain bottlenecks ahead of the Christmas shopping season. Photo: Bloomberg.
Korea’s Biggest Shipping Line to Invest $11 Billion on Expansion
South Korea’s biggest shipping company plans to invest 15 trillion won ($11.4 billion) by 2026 on new ships and terminals to strengthen its competitiveness and comply with tighter environmental regulations.
Photo: Getty
White House Won’t Yet Step Into Rail, Port Talks as Clock Ticks
The White House is monitoring labor talks in the logistics industry as unions representing 115,000 rail workers and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers negotiate fresh contracts, but won’t get directly involved in either bargaining process now, its supply chain envoy said.
A truck stops at the Port of Long Beach. Photo: Bloomberg.
Cyber Pirates Prowling Ship Controls Threaten Another Big Shock
Shipping faces cyber risks similar to those in other industries — but the stakes are much higher given that almost 80% of global trade moves on the sea.
A container ship travels towards Port Klang in Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Bloomberg.
Labor Unrest Disrupts Supply Chains From Sky to Sea
Each wave of supply shock to hit the global economy during the pandemic seems to produce a different scapegoat.
A Deere & Co. worker holds a sign during a strike outside the John Deere Des Moines Works facility in Ankeny, Iowa. Photo: Bloomberg.
Industry Groups Hail Ocean Shipping Reform Passage After Biden Slams 'Rip-Off'
The American Trucking Association and Consumer Brands Association have hailed Monday’s passage of a new bill that boosts ocean shipping oversight and industry transparency.
An aerial view of Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Port of Los Angeles.
Shippers With Pollution-Curbing Equipment See Huge Fuel Savings
Ship-owners that invested in pollution-reducing equipment to let them burn dirtier fuel are enjoying massive discounts due to a supply glut.
Emissions from a cargo ship at dusk. Photo: Shutterstock.
De-Mining Ukraine’s Ports Could Take Months While Seafarers Remain Trapped
Removing sea mines near Ukraine’s key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers are still stranded in the region following Russia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety.
Empty dry docks at the Port of Odessa in Odessa, Ukraine. Photo: Andrey Sarymsakov/ Canva.
Shanghai Supply Chain Gradually Eases But Hurdles Remain
Optimism is growing that port delays and a trucking shortage in Shanghai are quickly abating, providing some relief to supply chains, though major hurdles remain.
An aerial view of the Port of Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Photo: Getty.
Five Ways Shippers Can Shore Up Cybersecurity
Shippers and carriers are accelerating the pace of digital transformation — creating new security challenges and opportunities for hackers.
Network cables in a data center. Photo: Getty Images.
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