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A container ship is docked at Maher Terminals in Elizabeth, N.J., Monday, May 11, 2020.

World's Biggest Shipper Expects 25% Drop

The CEO cites COVID-19's "significant impact."

In this April 9, 2020, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to a reporter's question during his daily news briefing in Rancho Cordova, Calif. California's major deal for hundreds of millions of N95 respirator masks hit a delay in its federal certification process, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as he promised details of the contract would soon be made public.

Calif. Refunded Millions Over No-Show Masks

The delayed masks are part of a nearly $1 billion deal with a Chinese company.

Is 'Cash for Clunkers' Coming Back?

Reports suggest it could be even bigger than the first ‘Clunkers’ effort.

DoD Expects Three-Month Delays in Military Deliveries

The DoD’s supply chain shows 106 prime contractors currently have their doors closed.

DMV Closings Could Escalate Supply Chain Challenges

The inability to license more truck drivers could escalate the impact of already prevalent driver shortages.

Amazon Threatens Workers over Distancing

But some workers say it's nearly impossible for them to do their jobs while adhering to the six-feet rule.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives to address Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, April 3, 2020.

Canada Won't Retaliate for Mask Export Ban

3M says there are significant humanitarian implications of ceasing N95 masks to health care workers in Canada and Latin America.

Fastenal Buys Assets of Apex Ind. Technologies

Fastenal and Apex have been collaborating on industrial vending solutions since 2008.

In this Jan. 27, 2020 file photo a clothes washer, left, and dryer, center, are on display at a Home Depot store location, in Boston. Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose by a solid amount in February 2020, but the gain came before the coronavirus had shut down much of the country. The Commerce Department said Wednesday, March 25, durable goods orders rose 1.2% last month, rebounding from January when orders had shown a tiny 0.1% gain.

Durable Goods Up Pre-Virus

Despite a surge in February, economists are looking for weak reports in coming months.

In this photo taken Monday March 16 2020, a factory worker cuts soap into bars at the Licorne soap factory in Marseille, southern France.

Demand for Trad'l French Soap Up

With an abundance of local oils, soda, and salt, Marseille boasts a lengthy tradition of producing natural soaps.

Pro Glove Mark Display Close Up Crucial Info Where When You Need It

Industrial Wearable Display Scanner

MARK Display brings essential information right where front line workers in the supply chain need it most: the back of the hand.

Tyson Foods' Wilkesboro, NC poultry production plant.

Tyson to Count Chicken With Computer Vision

A system consisting of cameras, machine-learning algorithms and edge computing is expected to boost Tyson's chicken inventory management.