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Trendwatch: Back to work order sees Canadian ports reopen to a battle against backlogs; U.S. Trade Chief Stresses Targeted Approach to Tariffs Against China; Delays at Mauritius transhipment hub spark box line congestion surcharges

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 47 of 2024.

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Trendwatch: Montreal dockworkers’ union rejects offer; lockout begins; French rail workers plan strike 'double-whammy' over Fret SNCF break-up; Cargo cheers as Canada lifts restrictions on China flights

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 46 of 2024.

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Trendwatch: Canada Port Disruption Sparks Fear of Wider Trade Snarls; Cargo operations at Brazil's Guarulhos Airport on brink of collapse; Egypt claims Houthi attacks have cost its economy $6bn in lost Suez revenue

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 45 of 2024.

Understanding the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

As the European Union advances towards its ambitious climate goals, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has emerged as a key policy to curb carbon leakage and promote a level playing field for businesses within and outside the EU. CBAM is designed to address the environmental impact of imported goods, ensuring that industries within the EU do not face unfair competition from countries with lower climate standards. Here’s a closer look at how CBAM works, key milestones, and what EU importers need to do to prepare.

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Trendwatch: European airlines struggle with plane delays, high costs in Q3; Port labor talks may hinge on presidential election results; Dockworkers expand strike at Montreal port

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 44 of 2024.

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Trendwatch: China EV exports to EU soar ahead of incoming levies; PSA breaks ground on Singapore supply chain hub;Is the ‘Cargo Pendulum’ swinging back to West Coast Ports?

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 43 of 2024.

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Trendwatch: Global disruptions, e-commerce drive September air cargo volumes; Port of Long Beach reports record box volumes; Canada Labor Minister calls for mediator to resolve Port of Montreal labor dispute

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 42 of 2024.

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Trendwatch: Vessel bunching on USEC slow to clear, as ILA shapes new 'strategy'; Global river flows hit all-time lows in 2023, UN says; India takes RMG market share from strife-ridden Bangladesh

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 41 of 2024.

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Trendwatch: ILA strike: Biden declines to intervene, but pressures USMX; Liner schedule reliability: some improvement as strike turmoil begins; Port strike will see 60 more ships at anchor this week and rates rising

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 40 of 2024.

Changing Chemical Markets and the Impact on European Supply Chains

There is over a decade-long trend of chemical manufacturing shifting from Europe to China and the Asia-Pacific region. In recent years, the change has accelerated due to the pandemic, geopolitical issues including the war in Ukraine, and strained trade relations between Europe and China.