Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know

Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Nov. 11, 2024

Hershey invests $500M to improve cocoa farming struggles

The confectionery giant is working with cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to help improve sustainability for growers and the environment.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024

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Sustainable supply chains

Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.

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How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints

As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.

By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2024

CSX expects Hurricane Helene recovery to last into 2025

The railroad is rebuilding miles of track damaged by the tropical storm, with efforts focused on its Blue Ridge subdivision.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 7, 2024

Tariff hikes could be coming. Stanley Black & Decker says it’s ready.

The toolmaker has been formulating a mitigation strategy since the spring, with the company planning to shift production away from China.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 4, 2024

De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official

A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.

By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2024

Mercedes-Benz seeks circularity with new battery recycling plant

With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 2024

Starbucks ramps up supply chain investments for climate resilience

The company is buying two innovation farms in Central America to advance research to protect its coffee supply.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2024

Candy producers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo

Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 28, 2024

Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M

The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 28, 2024

Air freight demand largely unfazed by ILA port strike

Shippers took early action to avoid strike-related backlogs. Experts urge similar strategies ahead of another potential stoppage in January.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2024

Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution

Under the agreement, the companies will move battery production for the Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024

GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity

The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass Mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2024

Drought shrivels cotton, delays wheat planting in US Plains

At least 44% of winter wheat production is currently affected by the dry conditions, per the Department of Agriculture.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2024

More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report

Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 15, 2024

Bassett Furniture contends with Hurricane Helene, port strike disruptions

One of the company’s distribution centers was offline following the storm, with shipments delayed up to two weeks. 

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 15, 2024

FDA outlines new Drug Supply Chain Security Act exemptions

Several groups have been granted additional time to comply with the more than 10-year-old legislation. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2024

Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know

As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 10, 2024

Hurricane Helene: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service still disrupted

Parcel carriers continued to report delivery delays a week after the storm made landfall.

By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2024

ILA strike, Hurricane Helene threaten food supply chain

Industry experts warn the strike could uproot long-term stability for commodity markets.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 3, 2024

McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks

The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 3, 2024

Biden, industry leaders react to port strike

The president and trade associations called for a swift resolution to avoid the work stoppage’s impact on supply chains and economic flows.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2024

Top supply chain conferences to watch in 2025

This year’s trade shows will focus on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Jan. 31, 2025

Trump vs. Harris on manufacturing: A tale of 2 speeches

In dueling remarks this week, the Republican nominee focused on tariff hikes, while the Democratic nominee talked of boosting clean energy production. 

By Kate Magill • Sept. 30, 2024

Days of a port strike could mean weeks of manufacturing delays

Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers are among those that could be hit hardest, with companies at risk of running out of raw materials within two to six weeks.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 30, 2024