Food and fuel top supply chain thefts in 2022, as governments grapple with global supply chain disruption

BSI’s Supply Chain Risk Insights Report 2023 identifies key global trends in how organizations managed their supply chains and the behaviors observed in 2022 Strong attention to national governments’ rapidly evolving regulatory agendas identified as a key differentiator for successful organization in 2023 Report outlines six business imperatives to help decision-makers succeed in the face… Continue reading Food and fuel top supply chain thefts in 2022, as governments grapple with global supply chain disruption

Natural Rubber demand to grow steadily, says Beroe

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Natural rubber is an essential commodity used in tires, latex items, and other products. In 2021, the Global Natural Rubber supply was 13.8 MMT, while global demand was 13.6 MMT. However, market research and information sourced from reliable sources suggest that the global demand CAGR is 3% for the… Continue reading Natural Rubber demand to grow steadily, says Beroe

Analysis: Parcel Shipping Costs for Most American Businesses Will Increase Far in Excess of Record-Breaking General Rate Increases from FedEx and UPS

The highest general rate increase ever belies the full extent of cost increases; most companies will see shipping costs increase by 10.2% with UPS and 9.1% with FedEx IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Reveel, whose Shipping Intelligence™ Platform enables companies to level the playing field with carriers, today announced the findings of its analysis of… Continue reading Analysis: Parcel Shipping Costs for Most American Businesses Will Increase Far in Excess of Record-Breaking General Rate Increases from FedEx and UPS

Conor McGregor accused of attacking woman on his yacht, prompting her to jump off boat to escape – Yahoo Sports

Conor McGregor denied an accusation that he assaulted a woman on his yacht in Ibiza. (Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images) A woman has accused UFC fighter Conor McGregor of assaulting her on his yacht in Ibiza, prompting her to flee the boat by jumping into the water. Spanish publication Ultima Hora reports that an… Continue reading Conor McGregor accused of attacking woman on his yacht, prompting her to jump off boat to escape – Yahoo Sports

Satellite-Based Earth Observation Global Market Report 2022: Surge in Demand for Big Data Technology Bolsters Growth

DUBLIN, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Satellite-Based Earth Observation Market By Product Type, By Satellite Orbit, By End-use: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the report, “Satellite-Based Earth Observation Market,” the satellite-based earth observation market was valued at $5.7 billion in 2021, and is… Continue reading Satellite-Based Earth Observation Global Market Report 2022: Surge in Demand for Big Data Technology Bolsters Growth

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess on electric cars, the war in Ukraine, and recapturing the American car market – 60 Minutes – CBS News

Volkswagen is neck and neck with Toyota as the world’s largest carmaker. The German company, which gave us the beloved Beetle last century, raked in over $250 billion last year, selling nearly 9 million cars.  Still, it can feel more like an obstacle course than victory tour for Herbert Diess, who’s been running Volkswagen for… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess on electric cars, the war in Ukraine, and recapturing the American car market – 60 Minutes – CBS News

VW CEO Talks EVs, US Challenges And Tesla In “60 Minutes” Interview – InsideEVs

As a guest of the popular CBS News show “60 Minutes” on Sunday night, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess spoke to host Lesley Stahl about electric cars, the automaker’s challenges in the US, consequences of the war in Ukraine, and competitive pressure from Tesla, among other topics. It is an interesting interview featuring straightforward questions… Continue reading VW CEO Talks EVs, US Challenges And Tesla In “60 Minutes” Interview – InsideEVs

From the archive: on this day in 1939

From its 1931 debut right up until its 1939 retirement, Alfa Romeo’s straight-eight gave rise to some of the world’s finest cars, including single-seat Grand Prix racers; a Le Mans 24 Hours winner; subjects of work by exalted coach builders for the tasteful rich; and perhaps the very fastest pre-war road car.  Alfa’s UK importer… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1939

@VW Group: Holocaust Remembrance Day: Volkswagen commemorates the victims of Nazism006533

Volkswagen is going to commemorate the victims of the Nazi regime on Friday, January 27, 2023, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Memorial Day for the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp. By acting as partner of the exhibition “Sixteen objects – Seventy Years of Yad Vashem” in Berlin and holding memorial ceremonies at Auschwitz… Continue reading @VW Group: Holocaust Remembrance Day: Volkswagen commemorates the victims of Nazism006533

Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations, and state and federal EV rebates, “you’re going to see that you have no more excuses” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Perhaps, but getting… Continue reading Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs