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Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

April 28, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

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.

April 24, 2023
Business, Technology

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, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

US 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.

December 8, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

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.

October 7, 2022
Business, Safety, Logistics

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.

September 15, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

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
Government, Business, Logistics

Worker Shortages Snarl Shipping Even as Shanghai Lockdown Eases

China appears to be gradually easing its lockdown of Shanghai, but that won’t bring immediate relief to global supply chain congestion, according to a major shipping company.

May 18, 2022
Government, Technology, Autonomous

China Grants First Driverless Taxi Permits to Baidu, Pony.ai

BEIJING — China has granted Chinese internet services company Baidu and a rival autonomous car company, Pony.ai, permits to provide driverless ride-hailing services to the public in Beijing, a significant regulatory step in the country’s pursuit of driverless technology.

April 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Lockdowns Hinder Operations at Key Chinese Ports

Congestion in the key Chinese ports of Shenzhen and Hong Kong due to COVID-19 lockdowns has risen to the highest level in five months, posing possible delays to goods heading to the U.S. this summer.

March 24, 2022