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Procurement
ModerateNov 11, 2026

BMW Secures Battery Supply Deals with Samsung SDI and LG

BMW has contracted with battery manufacturers Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution to secure battery cell supplies for electric vehicles in North America and Europe. This move reflects the automaker's s

Supply Chain Dive#battery-supply-chain#electric-vehicles#automotive-procurement
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactOct 11, 2026

Can US trade policy build a domestic battery supply chain?

The article examines whether US trade policy mechanisms can support the development of a domestic battery supply chain. This reflects broader policy efforts to increase domestic manufacturing capacity

Energy-Storage.News#us-trade-policy#battery-supply-chain#domestic-manufacturing
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactOct 4, 2026

EV Battery Container Market Set to Surge Through 2035

The battery transportation containers market is experiencing significant growth driven by the accelerating demand for electric vehicle production and battery logistics infrastructure. As global EV ado

IndexBox#ev-battery-logistics#transportation-containers#battery-supply-chain
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 24, 2026

Beijing's EV Trade War Reshapes Global Supply Chains

China is leveraging its dominant position in electric vehicle manufacturing and battery production as a strategic tool in its trade conflict with Western nations. This represents a fundamental shift f

AFR#ev-trade-war#china-tariffs#geopolitical-risk
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 8, 2026

EVE Energy Cuts Arctic Battery Shipments to Europe by 50%

EVE Energy, a significant global battery supplier, has announced a 50% reduction in battery shipments to Europe via the Arctic route, marking a notable contraction in this emerging trade corridor. Thi

Data Portuaria#arctic-shipping#battery-supply-chain#eve-energy
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 20, 2026

Lithium Triangle Supply Concentration Creates Critical Risk

WTW has raised alarm over escalating supply concentration risks in the Lithium Triangle region spanning Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. This geographic concentration of critical lithium production crea

Global Trade Review (GTR)#lithium-supply-risk#supply-concentration#critical-minerals
Procurement
High ImpactAug 13, 2026

Pentagon invests $2B in critical minerals and battery suppliers

The U.S. Department of Defense has committed over $2 billion in conditional loan agreements through its Office of Strategic Capital to three emerging suppliers: Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metal

Supply Chain Dive#critical-minerals#defense-procurement#battery-supply-chain
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 11, 2026

DHL Express Pivots to Smart Industrial Cargo, Moves Away from Parcels

DHL Group is executing a significant multi-year strategic pivot within its Express division, shifting focus from traditional parcel services toward higher-margin, technology-intensive industrial cargo

The Loadstar#dhl-express-turnaround#industrial-logistics#smart-cargo
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 26, 2026

Varta Battery Maker Files Insolvency: Apple Loses Key Supplier

Varta, a major German battery manufacturer, has filed four insolvency applications, triggering a significant supply chain disruption in the electronics component sector. The company lost Apple, a crit

The Loadstar#varta-insolvency#battery-supply-chain#supplier-risk
Manufacturing
High ImpactJul 23, 2026

Tesla Ramps Semi Production, Invests $25B Amid Supply Chain Pressures

Tesla reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $28.24 billion, driven by 480,126 vehicle deliveries and expanded investment in its Class 8 Semi truck program. The company is entering its largest investment

FreightWaves#tesla-semi-production#ev-truck-manufacturing#battery-supply-chain
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 6, 2026

Maersk Launches Dedicated Lithium-Ion Battery Trucking Service

Maersk has launched a dedicated freight service specifically designed for lithium-ion battery transportation across North America, marking a strategic expansion into high-demand specialized logistics.

Trucking Dive#lithium-ion-batteries#hazmat-transportation#maersk-logistics