supply chain

As fewer and fewer containers are dropped off at ports across the U.S., the drayage industry is set for a downturn. Here’s how one supply chain logistics company is facing the headwinds.

Entrepreneurs who depend on imports from China have some big — and potentially expensive — decisions to make.

The trade deficit grew as imports increased by $16 billion in March, the Census Bureau reported.

Tariffs could trigger shortages and supply chain snarls, similar to what was seen when the pandemic cut off lines to Chinese manufacturers. Are the workarounds small business used then still valid now?

Since January, contracts with the company have been paused, un-paused, canceled, and restarted, and the government now owes Mana $20 million.

Ship traffic is back to about 90% of where it was prior to the bridge collapse.

As trade tensions affect the availability of parts and disrupt supply chains, importers and exporters increasingly need a backup plan.

Economic uncertainty and previous overexpansion are prompting companies to be careful about leasing space, said Liz Young at The Wall Street Journal.

B Corps are companies that are certified to meet high standards for their treatment of workers, supply chains and the environment. But how high should those standards be?

The transportation sector accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions. One port is trying to eliminate emissions entirely within the coming decade.