The global supply chain issues that have arisen have brought with them an increased risk of compliance issues and corruption among businesses. Delays in shipments have companies resulting in bribery and other versions of white-collar crime.
This new risk environment for industries has many companies seeking assistance in how to deal with bribery demands.
Panama's President-elect Jose Raul Mulino has announced his first cabinet selections, emphasizing a pro-business approach.
A top cybersecurity firm, ESET, has uncovered Chinese hacking attempts in the European cargo shipping industry, marking the latest instance of China-aligned groups infiltrating Western economic infrastructure.
The UK's economy experienced its strongest growth in almost three years, with a 0.6% expansion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Panama's incoming president, Jose Raul Mulino, intends to tackle the challenges facing the Panama Canal, which is grappling with an unprecedented drought.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized that a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and the takeover of chip manufacturer TSMC would be catastrophic for the U.S. economy.
South Korea has welcomed the U.S. decision to extend electric vehicle tax credits for cars containing Chinese graphite until 2026.
In a recent column in Supply Chain Management Review, a story surfaced about how a LAN transformer led to thousands of Audi, Bentley, and Porsche vehicles being stuck at U.S. ports, potentially breaching the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
In a bid to further pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Russian uranium imports.
When Florentino Escobar, a Starbucks barista from Memphis, learned that his case had reached the U.S. Supreme Court, he was stunned.
The City of Baltimore is holding the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
Following California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage law that kicked in on April 1, fast food joints across the state have bumped up their menu prices.
President Joe Biden is advocating for a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports, proposing to triple the current rates.
In March, the freight sector didn't quite hit the usual spring upswing, with the Cass Freight Index reporting that both shipments and expenditures mostly mirrored February's figures, falling short of typical seasonal patterns.
Environmental organizations in California are gearing up for a significant legal battle as the state Supreme Court agrees to hear their case against recent adjustments to the solar compensation rules.
After a challenging six months marked by the driest October in 73 years, the Panama Canal is finally seeing a turnaround.
The FBI is investigating the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, focusing on the events that led up to the incident and whether federal laws were adhered to.
Last month, a major incident occurred when Baltimore's Key Bridge, a crucial artery for transit and shipping, was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is making a significant move by bringing its most advanced technology to America, aligning with U.S. President Joe Biden’s goals for a secure tech supply chain.
Here’s a quick rundown on the latest U.S. import scene: Inflation’s not the only thing on the rise – we’re seeing a significant increase in imports from China, especially after their factories reopened post-Lunar New Year.
In a groundbreaking move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations limiting PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
China and Russia recently committed to maintaining stability in their industrial supply chains.
Recently, Mod Pizza closed five of its locations in California just before the state implemented a significant minimum wage hike for fast food workers.
The Unified Command, a coalition involving the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other key agencies, has started a crucial phase in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently wrapped up a series of meetings in China, where she firmly addressed the issue of Chinese overproduction and its impact on global markets.
A massive 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan's eastern coast last Wednesday, causing not only tragic loss of life but also significant ripples in the semiconductor industry.
It looks like New Orleans and its surrounding areas might be in for a pretty intense hurricane season.
California's recent $20-per-hour minimum wage increase for fast food workers is causing a stir, particularly for public school districts.
Taiwan's biggest quake since 1999 could jolt the semiconductor supply chain across Asia.
In Baltimore, officials have quickly established a temporary shipping route around the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site to resume port operations.
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act on Thursday, pushing President Biden to send weapons to Israel more quickly.