Disruption Supply Chains

Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions

Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price rises

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

America’s aging population is on a collision course with a fragile healthcare supply chain

As Americans age, the need for a steady, reliable flow of healthcare supplies will only grow.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

IV shortage 'creates havoc' for hospitals, exposing supply chain 'whack-a-mole'

A shortage of IV fluid in the wake of Hurricane Helene is shining a spotlight on the fragility and vulnerability of the country's medical supply chain. Hospitals were left scrambling after the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Spirit to furlough hundreds as Boeing strike’s effects feed through supply chain

Measure could spread to further staff if strike goes on beyond November

Business - Financial Times - October 18

New EU directive puts global supply chains and sovereignty at risk

The EU's directive on corporate sustainability due diligence requires businesses to identify and address adverse human rights and environmental impacts, potentially leading to a regulatory ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Airbus sticks to aircraft production target despite supply chain woes

Board plans to propose renewing Guillaume Faury’s mandate as chief executive next year

Business - Financial Times - October 30

U.S. Drugmakers Are Breaking Up With Their Chinese Supply-Chain Partners

U.S. drugmakers and biotechs have come to rely on Chinese partners. Now, some of them are looking for alternatives as geopolitical tensions rise.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains

Applied Materials and Lam Research are telling vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Rolls-Royce sticks to outlook despite supply chain woes

UK aerospace group buoyed by post-pandemic surge in international travel

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

U.S. oil posts worst day in two years after Israel spares Iran crude facilities

Oil prices lost ground on Monday after Iranian energy facilities were spared during an Israeli attack over the weekend.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Trump vow on new trade war sends shockwaves through supply chain, importers scramble to move up orders

President Trump's aggressive threats about new tariffs on imports are resulting in a scramble among shippers to get cargo into the U.S. sooner than planned.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming

Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.

Disruption possible amid yellow wind warning for Sunday

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST on Sunday until noon on Monday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Trains and buses cancelled amid further disruption

Translink also issued warnings to commuters on Thursday evening as a result of heavy traffic.

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

Animal rights protesters disrupt Pharrell Williams film premiere

A biopic of the singer, titled Piece by Piece, was delayed at the London Film Festival on Sunday.

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

The Lead Stylist for Rihanna and Dua Lipa Wear a Rolex Wallet Chain to Remind Him of How Far He’s Come

The lead stylist for Rihanna and Dua Lipa wears a watch not for its practicality, but for what it represents in his career.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

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