A recent negative ratings downgrade by S&P is just the latest sign that the freight industry is still struggling to find footing.
Tech
2024-06-26T15:03:44Z
Shein and Temu have attracted criticism for their use of Section 321 shipments. But, American brands have used it to cut costs as well.
Tech
2024-06-25T05:29:51Z
Prewave used this 10-slide pitch deck to raise $67 million in a Series B round led by Hedosophia.
Tech
2024-06-06T16:10:41Z
Shein is looking to monetize its supply-chain technology, a move that could boost revenue but may encounter resistance from brands, retail experts say.
The fashion industry has problems with textile waste and mislabeling. AI tools from Refiberd and HKRITA offer help with sustainable garment recycling.
Red Lobster's new CEO questioned the company's purchasing processes, including from its owner and seafood supplier Thai Union.
A research group doesn't expect either Biden's or Trump's trade policies to reduce China's role in global production networks significantly.
Food
2024-05-05T14:20:30Z
The popularity of coffee is devastating the environment. So some companies are developing lab grown coffee, or coffee made from other ingredients.
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Explainers
2024-04-16T17:29:00Z
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Yemen's Houthi militia is attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, and a US-led task force is fighting back. These are their weapons and tactics.
Second mate Bryan Boyle provides insight into the everyday life of cargo ship crew members as they spend holidays at sea.
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News
2024-03-26T20:37:04Z
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A large container ship crashed into a Maryland bridge near one of the largest ports on the US East Coast.
Christopher Mims' book "Arriving Today" breaks down how shipments from overseas arrive at your door. Harbor pilots represent a key part of it.
RBA says energy and utility infrastructure, transportation, and real estate are top sectors within the theme of US reindustrialization.
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Big Business
2024-03-15T14:40:39Z
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Jelly beans, Junior Mints, and lemons are all coated with a shiny resin called shellac. It's made from tiny insects in India, and it's safe to eat.
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News
2024-03-12T20:19:23Z
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North Koreans are making false eyelashes that generate millions for their country. Here's how they're sidestepping international sanctions.
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have pushed shipping costs up, which could add 0.4 percentage points to US core inflation, Fitch Ratings said.
Ten Oaks Management says Boeing convinced it to buy a supplier which was losing money due to a "lopsided" contract. Both sides allege fraud.
A slate of economic indicators point to accelerating growth at the start of 2024, and supply chain snags have had little impact on prices.
OPEC+ scaled back oil output by 490,000 barrels a day last month, Bloomberg reported, with half of the cut coming from Iraq and Kuwait.
The attacks against cargo ships in the Red Sea carried out by Houthi militants pose a threat to world trade and risk spurring more inflation.