Volkswagen Misses Full-Year Cash Target After Supply Chain Woes
Volkswagen AG missed its cash-flow target for the year after supply chain and logistics disruptions in recent months left the carmaker with unsold vehicles.
Republicans to Review Supply Chain Operations
For their first order of business this year, Republicans on the transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives intend to delve into supply chain operations.
Bill Would Let Younger Drivers Move Freight at Ports
Legislation that aims to allow young commercial drivers to transport freight from ports was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Yellen Sees Turnaround of Supply Chains in Recent Inflation Data
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen welcomed the most recent U.S. inflation figures, saying some of the most important price pressures over the past two years had begun to decline significantly.
Auto Sales Fell 8% in 2022 Amid Supply Chain Struggles
Shortages of computer chips and other parts continued to hobble the U.S. auto industry last year, contributing to vehicle sales dropping 8% from 2021 to their lowest level in more than a decade.
White House Envoy Stephen Lyons Says Supply Chain Closing 2022 in Better Shape
White House Supply Chain Envoy Stephen Lyons says the nation’s supply chain is ending 2022 in a much better position than a year ago.
Holiday Shopping Season Brings Hopes for Supply Chain Improvements
As this year’s holiday shopping season ramps up, shipping industry experts say supply chain issues that plagued the season last year have alleviated, but there are other dynamics at play.
Trucking Industry Heads Into Smoother Holiday Season
This holiday shipping season is expected to be marked by fewer delays and disruptions compared with the past two years, thanks to early freight movements, a flattening of volume and increased capacity, experts said.
The Battery Supply Chain Is Finally Coming to America
Redwood Materials Inc., the battery recycling company created by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, said it has reached a deal to supply Panasonic with billions of dollars in critical battery components that will be produced in the U.S. for the first time.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg Touts FLOW Data Initiative
More than half a year after the launch of an information-sharing forum meant to facilitate communication between freight stakeholders, the country’s top transportation officer gave it a resounding endorsement.