Aug. 14 - GE Appliances bets $3B on US output | Inventory holding costs rise

GE Appliances to invest $3B in US manufacturing; July air cargo volumes up as shippers circumvent tariffs; Increased production, polyester use causing fashion industry’s emissions to rise: report

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Aug. 14, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for supply chain leaders

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Cargo frontloading peaks in July as inventory holding costs surge

The Port of Los Angeles saw record volumes last month, but the influx is putting added pressure on the middle mile, with costs soon expected to flow downstream.

GE Appliances to invest $3B in US manufacturing

The funds will help the front-load washer manufacturer continue to reshore production from Mexico and China. The company’s first phase of its plans will focus on plants located in Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.

July air cargo volumes up as shippers circumvent tariffs

Global spot rates from Southeast Asia to North America fell 16% YoY as capacity constraints eased.

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Increased production, polyester use causing fashion industry’s emissions to rise: report

The apparel sector’s greenhouse gas emissions increased to 944 million metric tons in 2023, up by 7.5% compared to 2022, according to the Apparel Impact Institute.

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