Forget wishful thinking. The U.S. Geological Survey just dropped a bombshell suggesting Appalachia might be sitting on enough lithium to actually make a dent in EV battery supply chains. But before you start planning your lithium mining IPO, let's pump the brakes.
Forget shipping containers navigating the choppy seas. Thailand is dusting off a decades-old dream: a colossal land bridge connecting oceans. The question is, will it solve global logistics woes or become a monumental waste of money?
The price of powering the world's shipping fleet just went up. Ocean carriers are warning customers about rising bunker fuel costs, but they're also adamant that your cargo will still arrive on time. It's a delicate dance of economics and operational reality.
The logistics world just got a little bigger, with IMC Logistics planting its flag in Canada. But who is Mark McKendry, and what does this expansion signal for the North American supply chain?
The retail giant is dipping its toes into AI to get a better handle on its vast supply chain. It's all about data, they say.
The specter of Red Sea disruptions is fading, and with it, soaring container freight rates. But as Asia-Europe lanes return to normalcy, the real test for carriers has just begun: can they manage capacity, or are we heading for another price war?
Boeing's skies are anything but smooth lately, and it’s not just about a loose bolt. The real issue? Industrial complexity has outstripped the company's ability to control it.
The colossal USMCA trade pact, a linchpin for North American commerce, is staring down a mandatory review. Yet, the logistics world is conspicuously quiet, and that’s exactly the problem.
The ink's barely dry on the US-Iran ceasefire, but the turbulence for air cargo shows no signs of abating. Expect elevated costs and unpredictable capacity for the foreseeable future.