Supply Chains in Crisis

Bessent Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Supply Chains

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:46:29 -0400

Bessent claimed that decades of prioritizing low-cost sourcing have left the U.S. vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, all while compromising the country's domestic manufacturing.

IMO to Carry Out Evacuation Plan for Stranded Hormuz Ships

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:46:18 -0400

The IMP said that it will carry out a large-scale operation with cooperation between the maritime industry and the U.S., Iran, Oman and other Gulf Coast states.

Heat Wave Lowers Rhine Levels, Straining Fuel Supply Chains

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier on June 22, barges carrying diesel through Kaub in Germany were limited to about 1,070 tons of cargo, according to Spotbarge data.

U.S. Temporarily Authorizes Sale of Iranian Oil

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:36 -0400

With the U.S. temporarily lifting its sanctions on Iranian oil, the Middle Eastern nation will now temporarily be allowed to sell oil using U.S. dollars

Iran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With U.S. Set to Open

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:19:34 -0400

Iran’s declaration on June 20 will likely make more risk-averse shipowners with vessels that have been trapped inside Hormuz for months more wary of exiting.

Iran Announces Plan to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:13:08 -0400

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the strait still needs to be managed, despite progress made on negotiations with the U.S.

Canada Looks to Food Supply Chain to Curb Grocery Costs

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:25 -0400

The bureau will conduct a "broad examination" of Canada's food supply chain, including harvesting, production, processing, logistics and transportation.

Strait of Hormuz Starts to Reopen

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:10:42 -0400

Lloyd's List maritime data found that ships that have been trapped in the strait since February have already started exiting the waterway.

From Nursery to Network - Orchestrating Agility with Julia Bedanova

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:04 -0400

In this episode of Let’s Wine About Supply Chain, we pour a glass and dive deep into the career of Julia Bedanova, the Chief Operating Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co.

CSCMP's State of Logistics Report: Get Used to the Fog

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Redesign the operating model, not just the network, the annual report's authors concluded.

Fertilizer Ships Face Long Backlog Even If Hormuz Reopens

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

There are over 40 vessels laden with fertilizer in the strait, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg and Kpler.

Supreme Court Allows First-Term Trump Tariffs to Remain in Place

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:20 -0400

The levies were imposed in 2018 under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the U.S. to enact tariffs in response to unfair trade practices.

Shipping Bottlenecks Likely to Persist Long After Hormuz Reopens

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:12:08 -0400

Even if traffic fully returns to the strait when (or if) the deal becomes official, the months-long global oil supply crisis won't simply resolve itself overnight.

Fire at California Warehouse Threatens West Coast Medical Supplies

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:31:07 -0400

Fire officials say that they're currently coordinating with Medline to allow the company to access supplies at the warehouse that weren't damaged in the fire.

Trump’s Energy Chief Says Half of Hormuz Stoppages Restored

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:49:15 -0400

Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said there are indications that flows through the strait are probably not as high as the energy secretary said.

Ships, Seafarers Stuck in Gulf Face Tough Choices

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:10:27 -0400

Opening the Strait of Hormuz remains Iran’s most valuable bargaining chip; one it seems eager to retain after seeing the drastic effect its closing has had on world trade.

India Condemns U.S. Strikes on Three Ships That Killed Sailors

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Three foreign-flagged vessels carrying Indian crew have recently been attacked by the U.S. Navy.

Oil Crunch Is Stoking Asia’s Demand for Coal, Shipping CEO Says

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March has driven Asian buyers to look for alternative sources to replace disrupted Persian Gulf barrels.

Houthis to Impose ‘Complete Ban’ on Israeli Ships in Red Sea

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:07:40 -0400

While the Houthis’ statement doesn’t amount to a ban on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, maritime intelligence agency Vanguard Tech advised caution.

Xeneta: Massive Freight Rate Increases Driven by War and Energy Crisis Fears

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:58:39 -0400

If shippers look to frontload imports, then carriers will look to push rates higher and higher, so the market may yet be far from its peak, warns the analyst.

Kuwait Bears Brunt of Iranian Response to U.S. Ship Attacks

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Residents in Kuwait said they are increasingly concerned there will be more attacks.

First Oil Supertanker Moors at Kharg Island in Almost a Month

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:08:23 -0400

The blockade is depriving Tehran of petroleum revenue and the market of millions of barrels of supply.

OECD Warns of Long-Lasting Global Economic Damage from Iran War

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The OECD also pointed to inflationary pressures are rising in both advanced and emerging market economies.

IRGC Attacks MSC Containership in Gulf

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it acted in response to U.S. strikes on an Iranian vessel.

Japan’s Takaichi Urges Passage of Vessels in Call With Iran

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:41:49 -0400

Japanese shipowners are typically conservative, and few Japan-linked vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran effectively closed off the waterway.

Automakers Stockpile Cars Because of Iran War

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers are wary of getting caught flat-footed as they did during the COVID-era semiconductor shortage.

Shortage of Caribbean Hot Sauce Peppers Looms

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:03:02 -0400

The temperamental little, yellow fruit with its susceptibility to heavy rain and viruses can be tough to grow at the best of times.

Strait of Hormuz Ship Transits Are Rising Thanks to U.S. Help

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:30:20 -0400

Some of the ships that have crossed belong to companies that hadn’t transited Hormuz since the war began.

Quarter of Big Oil Tankers Trapped by Iran War Have Escaped

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:52:44 -0400

Control over the corridor is central to tortuous negotiations between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending the conflict.

Report: U.K. is 'Sleepwalking' Toward Supply Chain Crisis

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The NPC warns that the U.K. has done a poor job stockpiling everything from critical medicines to food supplies, leaving the country exposed to cascading economic disruptions.