Supply Chain Research

Logistics congestion during the pandemic has forced companies to look for alternative shipping routes, with electronics imports to the U.S. moving by sea rather than air. The repositioning of empty containers is well underway. Also: Birkenstock, Crocs take a step in different directions during challenging 2020; Chinese aluminum output set to rise as U.S. imports return to growth; WH Group, JBS may turn to Philippines as U.S. pork exports are chopped; Biden’s first actions may help EU relations, onshore medical supplies; Trump’s last action sets UAE free of tariffs in return for quota; Ja...