Keywords: Supply chain


Global coffee prices climb to six-month high amid supply concerns

Coffee prices rose sharply in July, reaching their highest levels in six months as adverse weather conditions, strong global demand, and ongoing supply chain disruptions continued to pressure international agricultural markets. Market data showed that Robusta coffee futures increased by around 9% compared......

Aircraft window shortages push planemakers and airlines to tighten supply management

A shortage of aircraft windows is forcing plane manufacturers, airlines and maintenance providers to adopt new conservation measures as the aviation industry faces continued pressure on critical component supplies. The disruption intensified after an incident at a major manufacturing facility operated......

Italy’s CDP targets further defence acquisitions after T-Defence investment

Italy’s state-backed investment group Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is preparing further expansion in the defence sector after securing a majority stake in technology and security company T-Defence, according to sources familiar with the strategy. The move reflects Rome’s broader effort......

Russia turns to Morocco for gasoline imports amid domestic fuel supply challenges

Russia has expanded its search for alternative fuel supplies by importing a shipment of gasoline from Morocco as it works to address domestic fuel shortages caused by disruptions at several oil refineries. The move reflects Moscow’s broader strategy of strengthening fuel reserves while maintaining......

Apple shares fall as supply constraints raise concerns over growth and iPhone demand

Apple shares fell sharply in premarket trading on Friday after the company warned that ongoing supply constraints are expected to weigh on future growth, prompting investors to reassess both production prospects and consumer demand for upcoming iPhone models. The stock dropped 7.3% before the opening......

UMC expands Taiwan and Singapore chip facilities as AI demand drives $2 billion investment plan

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is stepping up its long-term investment strategy as demand linked to artificial intelligence reshapes the global chip market. The company has approved a new expansion program covering additional cleanroom capacity at its Singapore......

Logitech shares tumble after supplier factory shutdown raises holiday sales concerns

Shares of Logitech fell sharply on Wednesday after reports of a temporary shutdown at one of the company's supplier factories sparked concerns about potential supply disruptions ahead of the crucial year-end holiday shopping season. The Swiss maker of computer peripherals saw its stock decline by......

Games Workshop shares slide as tariffs and rising costs overshadow record profit

Shares of British miniature wargaming company Games Workshop declined despite the group reporting its strongest annual profit on record, as investors focused on rising costs, new tariffs and supply-chain challenges affecting future growth. The company behind the globally popular Warhammer franchise......

Automotive, Aerospace, Batteries: How Morocco is Establishing Itself as a Regional Industrial Power

In just over two decades, Morocco has profoundly transformed its industrial profile. Long dominated by low-value-added activities, its productive base now hosts complex manufacturing chains in the automotive, aerospace, and more recently, electric battery technologies. This evolution reflects a long-term......