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Startups apply artificial intelligence to supply chain disruptions

Business / Tech May 3, 2022

Startups apply artificial intelligence to supply chain disruptions

by Nick Carey

A growing group of startups and established logistics firms has created a multibillion dollar industry applying the latest technology to help businesses minimize supply chain disruption.

Supply chains snarl Taiwan tech firms as some strive to meet demand

Business May 3, 2022

Supply chains snarl Taiwan tech firms as some strive to meet demand

by Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu

Companies are reporting a strong market for products, especially in automotives and high-end computing, but difficulty in securing inputs.

China's widening COVID-19 curbs threaten global supply chain paralysis

Asia Pacific Apr 13, 2022

China's widening COVID-19 curbs threaten global supply chain paralysis

On Wednesday, more than 30 Taiwanese companies, many making electronics parts, said that COVID-19 measures in eastern China had led them to suspend production until at least next week.

Global supply lines brace for ‘menacing’ economic storm to widen

Business Mar 29, 2022

Global supply lines brace for ‘menacing’ economic storm to widen

by Brendan Murray

Although global supply strains started to ease in early 2022, the situation is worsening again as headwinds strengthen from the war in Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdowns.

Russian tankers going dark raises flags on sanctions evasion

World Mar 28, 2022

Russian tankers going dark raises flags on sanctions evasion

by K. Oanh Ha

The ships engaging in dark activity include vessels connected to big corporations and multinational shipping firms, as well as small businesses.

War in Ukraine pushes up already high freight costs for Japan

Business Mar 8, 2022

War in Ukraine pushes up already high freight costs for Japan

Delivery times and costs for shipping and air cargo had already been affected by the pandemic, and now the conflict has led to closed airspace and reduced port access.

Shocks from outbreak of war ripple across one of the world’s busiest trade lanes

Business / Economy Mar 2, 2022

Shocks from outbreak of war ripple across one of the world’s busiest trade lanes

by Bryce Baschuk, Lizzy Burden and Enda Curran

Beyond the devastating human toll, the war threatens higher costs for fuel, grain, industrial metals and other raw materials used in Asian-made consumer goods headed for Europe and beyond.

Japanese-owned cargo ship hit by missile off Ukraine

National Feb 26, 2022

Japanese-owned cargo ship hit by missile off Ukraine

The vessel was hit by a missile off the coast of Ukraine in the Black Sea on Friday, injuring one crew member, the Ehime-based company said.

Ukraine shuts down ports as conflict threatens grain supplies

World Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine shuts down ports as conflict threatens grain supplies

Russia had earlier suspended movement of commercial vessels in the Azov sea, but kept Russian ports in the Black Sea open for navigation, officials and grain industry sources said.

Porsche car carrier fire drags on days after crew left ship

Business Feb 23, 2022

Porsche car carrier fire drags on days after crew left ship

by Craig Trudell and Joao Lima

Thousands of Porsches, Lamborghinis and other Volkswagen vehicles were being transported by the vessel, with their worth estimated to be roughly $155 million.

Soaring diesel and gasoline prices are bleeding into global shipping

Business / Financial Markets Feb 21, 2022

Soaring diesel and gasoline prices are bleeding into global shipping

by Jack Wittels

Much of the price increase in ship fuel has been due to a rally in crude oil, which is used to make most marine fuel.

Crew airlifted off burning Japanese ship adrift in Atlantic

Business Feb 19, 2022

Crew airlifted off burning Japanese ship adrift in Atlantic

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., the operator of the Felicity Ace, said all 22 crew members aboard the ship have been safely evacuated to a nearby island.

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