Global Trade News
Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
South Korea Finally Overtakes China in Goods Exported to U.S.
Fueled by U.S. consumer demand for semiconductors, South Korea continues to make huge inroads as China fades.
Ask an Expert: The Benefits of Manufacturing in Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
TIm Cook Says Apple Plans to Increase Investments in Vietnam
Apple plans to increase investment in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.
Luxury Car Brands in Limbo After Chinese Company Violates Labor Laws
The U.S. ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region is delaying deliveries of high-end cars like Porsche, Audi, and Bentley to the U.S. market.
Supply Chain Stability Index: “Tremendous Improvement” in 2023
The stability of the supply chain has improved greatly in the past year, despite ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions.
US Government Commits $6.6B to Boost Semiconductor Production
The US Government is giving $6.6 billion to the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer to build a fabrication plant in Arizona.
Global Business Sentiment Rises Amid Supply Chain Challenges
Dun & Bradstreet's latest report reveals that while business optimism grows, supply chain disruptions loom large due to geopolitical tensions.
Q&A: Mike Burkhart on the Recent Nearshoring Push Into Mexico
Mike Burkhart of CH Robinson discusses the shift in imported goods away from China and into Mexico.
How Water Crisis is Putting Supply Chains at Risk
Global supply chains are facing an unprecedented water crisis, but not all companies are taking action to solve it.
Air Cargo Industry Braces for Explosive Surge in E-Commerce Demand
The IATA predicts a significant increase in air parcels over the next three years, the result of a surge in e-commerce sales.
Container Shipping Market Facing Major Challenge
Global container shipping faces overcapacity, driving rates to unsustainable lows and prompting cost-cutting measures.
Temu Expands Platform to Include Sellers With U.S.-Based Warehouses
Temu has shifted its focus to U.S. warehouses, promising faster deliveries and a challenge to Amazon.
Pharma Supply Chain Navigates its own Challenges
Nearshoring efforts and climate impacts regularly disrupting supply chains are just two of the challenges facing the life sciences supply chain, and lives are at stake if it fails.
Supply Chain Waits on Political Winds
Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.
Supply Chains are Underprepared for the Next Big Disruption
Despite the proliferation of technology to ease the process, most smaller businesses are not prioritizing the strengthening of their supply chains.
Retailers Forecast Import Growth Despite Red Sea Delays
Retailers have generally navigated around the Red Sea cargo disruptions, but trade groups said costs will begin to rise even as they project a growth in imports.
6 Reasons Supply Chain Managers are Choosing India Over China for Trade
A new survey found U.S. C-Suite executives are over three times more likely to choose India over China for their future supply chain needs.
In Transit: Building a Successful Nearshoring Strategy to Run Resilient Sourcing Operations
In this episode, Kerim Kfuri, the founder and president of The Atlas Network, joined In Transit host Vishnu Rajamanickam to discuss the complexities and emerging trends in nearshoring amidst geopolitical shifts and scenario changes.
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