House Policymakers Eye Supply Chain Reforms
Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation’s supply chain is an ongoing priority for key policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Action Sought Against China for Chassis, Container Practices
Lawmakers and trucking industry stakeholders are speaking out about what they view as unfair trade practices supported by China that are hampering domestic manufacturing efforts.
BYD’s Growth Slows as China’s Auto Price War Takes Its Toll
BYD Co. reported its weakest revenue growth in more than a year in a potential sign of the damage discounting has done in China, the world’s biggest auto market.
Chinese Truck Maker Eyes Mexico Facility, US Market
Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. is planning a second plant in Mexico to manufacture electric vehicles with an eye on U.S. exports.
US-China Tensions Amplify Global Trade Shifts
Political tensions between the U.S. and China are contributing to lower container shipments between the world’s two largest economies, says Ocean Network Express CEO Jeremy Nixon.
Tesla to Suspend Output at Shanghai Factory in Late December
Tesla Inc. will suspend output in stages at its Shanghai electric car factory from the end of the month until as long as early January, according to people familiar with the matter, amid production line upgrades and slowing consumer demand.
December 9, 2022US Transport Sidesteps China’s COVID Spike Impacts for Now
China’s experience with another outbreak of the coronavirus and related protests could have a downstream impact on domestic transportation.
Biden Tightens China Chip Rules
The Biden administration announced new restrictions on China’s access to U.S. semiconductor technology, escalating tensions between the two countries and adding fresh complications to an industry reeling from a slump in demand.
China COVID Lockdown Threatens US Trucking Sector
China has put several cities back into lockdown because of coronavirus, which could disrupt shipments headed for the U.S.
China Truck Data Showing Lockdown’s Hit Disappears From Public
Real-time trucking data that shows the heavy toll of COVID restrictions on China’s economy is no longer being made publicly available, according to the company that collects the information.
May 25, 2022