Red Sea Route Under Siege: Escalating Conflicts Disrupting Global Logistics
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Red Sea, through which the Suez Canal connects Asia to Europe, has long been a crucial artery for global shipping.
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Port strike could bring ocean carrier surcharges
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other carriers shared contingency plans ahead of a possible work stoppage beginning Oct. 1.
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Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
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Port of Montreal Dockworkers Kick Off 72-Hour Strike at Pair of Terminals
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The 72-hour strike kicked off at 7 a.m. EST on September 30 at the Port of Montreal's Viau and Maisonneuve Termont terminals.
DHL eCommerce boosts North Carolina capacity with facility relocation
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The logistics provider moved a distribution center from Raleigh to Concord, now a 30-minute drive to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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EU Plans October Vote on Tariffs for Electric Vehicles from China
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