The Latest Breaking News from Supply chain

Modern slavery is endemic in global supply chains. Companies should be praised – not shamed – for detecting it

It’s an uncomfortable reality, but modern slavery is endemic in global supply chains.

The Conversation · Jan 2, 2025

Top Freight Forwarding Companies in the USA

Freight forwarding is a critical component of global trade, ensuring goods move seamlessly from one point to another across borders and continents. These companies act as intermediaries, coordinating shipping logistics, managing customs clearance, and ensuring the timely delivery of cargo.

inkl · Jan 2, 2025

Canada joins the hunt for rare earths to make chips — restrictions could delay a new mine by 10 to 15 years

Canada is expanding its mining policies to find more sources for critical minerals, including rare earth elements.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 1, 2025

UK must be less dependent on China for critical minerals, says thinktank

Exclusive: Labour Together urges government to ‘de-risk’ supply chains by working with other countries

The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2024

Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?

Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.

Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2024

The road back to Damascus: Syria’s new rulers face challenges in de-weaponizing supply chains

The collapse of the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad on Dec. 8, 2024 marked a historic moment in the Middle East. It still remains to be fully understood how the rebel coalition — a diverse assembly of political and ideological groups backed by regional powers — swiftly overpowered government…

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2024

British Airways suspends summer flights from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi

Engine supply chain problems have put the UAE summer flights on pause

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

More funds to support steel workers and businesses

Government doubles money to help Port Talbot workers and supply chain.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

DRC files complaint against Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitation

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a criminal case against European subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing the company of illicitly using "blood minerals" in its supply chain.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2024

Chinese Firms Take On EV Truck Challenges

Dominant in the electric car sector, Chinese companies have been quietly consolidating their position in the lesser-watched trucking scene -- but foreign tariffs and a perceived quality gap could signal roadblocks ahead, experts warn.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024