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Rundown · Monday, March 16, 2026

Supply chain news on March 16, 2026

On Monday, March 16, 2026 the Supply chain desk recorded 16 news events. The earliest report came from nbcconnecticut.com at 00:00 UTC. 6 more events were reported; they are listed at the end.

  1. 01

    More airport disruptions expected as TSA agents quit, reports say

    4 outlets · first: nbcconnecticut.com Disruptions

    Machine summary Reports say more airport disruptions are expected as TSA agents quit amid the first weekend without full pay.

    1. Reports say more airport disruptions are expected.
    2. Reports say TSA agents are quitting.
    3. Reports say this comes amid the first weekend without full pay.

    Reported by nbcconnecticut.com, nbcdfw.com, yahoo.com and whdh.com.

  2. 03

    Molicel says it achieves RBA Silver Status

    2 outlets · first: finanznachrichten.de Manufacturing Mostly press releases

    Machine summary Molicel reported that it has achieved RBA Silver Status, according to the source reports.

    1. Molicel reported achieving RBA Silver Status, according to the source reports.

    Reported by finanznachrichten.de and Pr Newswire.

    • Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
    • Molicel

  3. 04

    Posco to invest in artificial graphite anode plant in Vietnam

    2 outlets · first: finance.yahoo.com Manufacturing

    Machine summary just-auto.com reports that Posco is to invest in a global artificial graphite anode plant in Vietnam.

    1. Posco to invest in global artificial graphite anode plant in Vietnam, according to just-auto.com.

    Reported by just-auto.com and finance.yahoo.com.

    • Vietnam
    • Artificial Graphite Anode
    • POSCO

  4. 05

    Foxconn says AI to drive growth despite geopolitics

    2 outlets · first: rte.ie Market trends

    Machine summary Foxconn said AI will drive growth despite geopolitics.

    1. Foxconn says AI to drive growth despite geopolitics.

    Reported by rte.ie and Digital Journal.

  5. 06

    Lufthansa Cargo targets high-value tech, auto, pharma sectors

    2 outlets · first: freightwaves.com Logistics

    Machine summary Lufthansa Cargo is targeting the technology, automotive, and pharmaceuticals sectors. The carrier plans to integrate advanced AI and automation to enhance specialized handling capabilities and streamline the customer experience.

    Reported by freightwaves.com and finance.yahoo.com.

    • Lufthansa Group
    • Lufthansa Cargo

  6. 07

    Gas shortages disrupt some steel plants at JSW

    2 outlets · first: economictimes.indiatimes.com Disruptions

    Machine summary Reports say mounting gas shortages are disrupting some steel plants at JSW, and one unit may face shutdown.

    1. Mounting gas shortages are disrupting some steel plants at JSW, according to reports.

    Reported by economictimes.indiatimes.com and The Hindu - Business Line.

  7. 08

    Reports: Inland Rail delays lock in diesel burn, risk fuel security

    2 outlets · first: Farm Weekly Regulation

    Machine summary Reports state that delays to Inland Rail lock in diesel burn and risk fuel security.

    Reported by Farm Weekly and stockandland.com.au.

    • Inland Rail

    Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (2 outlets)

  8. 09

    XCMG Unveils 'Full-Scenario' Solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

    2 outlets · first: traveldailynews.asia Manufacturing

    Machine summary XCMG presented its Full-Scenario Solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.

    Reported by traveldailynews.asia and sydneysun.com (Big News Network).

    • XCMG
    • CONEXPO-CON/AGG

  9. 10

    Jabil and Micron set for March 18 earnings

    2 outlets · first: nasdaq.com Market trends

    Machine summary Jabil and Micron are scheduled to report earnings on March 18. Jabil is a provider of liquid-cooling and power management solutions for hyperscale clients, and Micron benefits from memory chip scarcity.

    1. Jabil raised its fiscal 2026 AI revenue outlook to $12.1 billion, a 35% year-over-year increase.
    2. Micron Technology shares have surged 323% over the past year due to AI memory demand.

    Reported by nasdaq.com and fool.com.

  10. 11

    Trump Jr. Warns of 'Dangerous' Western Supply Chain Dependencies

    2 outlets · first: straitstimes.com Market trends

    Machine summary Donald Trump Jr. said Western economies have become dangerously reliant on global supply chains.

    1. Donald Trump Jr. characterized Western reliance on global supply chains as a 'dangerous' vulnerability.

    Reported by straitstimes.com and Google News.

  11. 12

    Dangote and GCL Group Ink $4.2B Gas Deal for Ethiopia Fertilizer Hub

    2 outlets · first: leadership.ng Manufacturing

    Machine summary Dangote Industries and China's GCL Group have signed a $4.2 billion, 25-year agreement to supply natural gas to a new $2.5 billion fertilizer plant in Ethiopia. The project aims to produce 3 million tonnes of urea annually by 2029.

    1. $4.2 billion natural gas supply agreement spanning a 25-year term
    2. $2.5 billion urea fertilizer plant with 3 million tonnes annual capacity
    3. 108-kilometer dedicated pipeline to be built from Calub Gas Field to Gode
    4. A 60:40 ownership split involving Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings
    5. Plant operations scheduled to commence in 2029 in the Somali Region

    Reported by leadership.ng and thenationonlineng.net.

  12. 13

    Reports: Mideast energy shocks to reshape global market outlook

    1 outlet · first: coloradostar.com (Big News Network) Market trends

    Machine summary Reports say energy shocks from Middle East tensions are expected to reshape the global market outlook.

    Reported by coloradostar.com (Big News Network), haitisun.com (Big News Network), China National News (Big News Network), Afghanistan News (Big News Network), bruneinews.net (Big News Network) and Afghanistan Sun (Big News Network).

  13. 14

    Emirates Drug Establishment sets up task force to support pharma supply chains

    1 outlet · first: tradearabia.com Regulation

    Machine summary TradeArabia reports the Emirates Drug Establishment created a task force aimed at supporting pharma supply chains.

    1. The Emirates Drug Establishment set up a task force to support pharma supply chains.

    Reported by tradearabia.com.

    • Emirates Drug Establishment

  14. 15

    Empire State Manufacturing Index dips into negative in March

    1 outlet · first: Seeking Alpha Manufacturing

    Machine summary The Empire State Manufacturing Index dipped into negative territory in March, according to Seeking Alpha.

    Reported by Seeking Alpha.

    • Empire State Manufacturing Index

  15. 16

    HF Foods reports Q4 2025 net revenue of $1.23 billion, up 2.2%

    1 outlet · first: Motley Fool

    Machine summary HF Foods reported fourth-quarter 2025 net revenue of $1.23 billion, up 2.2%, according to its earnings call transcript. The company reported a net loss of $38.8 million, improved from a prior-year net loss of $48.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $45.0 million, up 6.9%.

    1. Gross profit was $207.6 million, up 1.2%, with gross margin declining to 16.9% from 17.1% due to higher costs, according to the transcript.
    2. Adjusted EBITDA was $45.0 million, up 6.9%, reflecting operational efficiencies and transformation benefits, according to the transcript.
    3. Net loss was $38.8 million, improved from the prior year's net loss of $48.5 million, according to the transcript.

    Reported by Motley Fool.

    • HF Foods Group

More events reported

No summary of ours and no outlet headline passed our automated checks for these, which says nothing about the events (how they work); the outlets and their reports are linked.

  1. · 2 outletsusa.chinadaily.com.cn, europe.chinadaily.com.cnNamed in the reports: China
  2. · 2 outletsThe Hindu - Business Line, AninewsNamed in the reports: Morgan Stanley
  3. · 2 outletsBloomberg, gCaptainNamed in the reports: Singapore
  4. · 2 outletsSupply Chain Management Review, staging.scmr.com
  5. · 2 outletsSupply Chain Management Review, staging.scmr.com
  6. · 1 outletSeeking AlphaNamed in the reports: Middle East

Each summary and its key facts are a machine summary of the reports linked under it; the outlets, times and counts come from those reports' own records. How a rundown is built.

Also covered for this desk

13 events homed on another desk that the Supply chain desk also carried on March 16, 2026.

  1. Mar 16 · Climate Iran War Enters Third Week: US Gas Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Disruptions 17
  2. Mar 16 · Legal Trump criticized UK as Starmer seeks plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz 7
  3. Mar 16 · Legal theepochtimes.com: “Trump Says Supreme Court Noted He Has Absolute Right to Impose New Tariffs” 4
  4. Mar 16 · Legal Negotiations begin on renewing US-Mexico-Canada trade pact 4
  5. Mar 16 · Legal dailygazette.com: “Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown” 4
  6. Mar 16 · Space & defense Brent crude trades near $105 after Iran attacks Gulf targets 3
  7. Mar 16 · Retail DHS shutdown enters fourth week as airport security lines grow 3
  8. Mar 16 · Space & defense Trump delays upcoming China trip by five or six weeks 3
  9. Mar 16 · Climate geo.tv: “Oil hovers around $100, stocks mixed as Iran war rages” 2
  10. Mar 16 · Legal Israel says it has plans for at least 3 weeks of war as airstrikes pound Iran 2
  11. Mar 16 · Space & defense Report: US call for backup in Strait of Hormuz could put allies like Korea in 'kill box' 1
  12. Mar 16 · Retail Rttnews: “Asian Markets Track Wall Street Lower” 1

Who was in the news

  1. Middle East 2

The days around it

Sources: the outlets' reports linked on this page; counts and times from GetYourBrief's record of those reports (methodology).