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Rundown · Monday, March 23, 2026

Supply chain news on March 23, 2026

On Monday, March 23, 2026 the Supply chain desk recorded 19 news events, 2 of them carried by 5 or more outlets. The earliest report came from mandurahmail.com.au at 00:00 UTC. 2 more events were reported; they are listed at the end.

  1. 01

    US commander says Iran campaign ahead or on plan

    15 outlets · first: WRAL Disruptions

    Machine summary The head of US Central Command said the campaign against Iran is ahead or on plan, according to reports.

    Reported by WRAL, mynorthwest.com, breakingnews.ie, dumbartonreporter.co.uk, northwaleschronicle.co.uk, cotswoldjournal.co.uk, and 9 more outlets.

    Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (15 outlets)

  2. 02

    LaGuardia Airport closure after deadly crash

    9 outlets · first: wgbh.org Disruptions

    Machine summary Reports say LaGuardia Airport in New York has closed following a deadly crash, adding to mounting travel woes.

    Reported by wgbh.org, KTVB, 5newsonline.com, khou.com, fox43.com, westernmassnews.com, yahoo.com, trentonian.com and pilotonline.com.

    Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (9 outlets)

  3. 03

    Australian authorities monitor fuel supply outlook; formal rationing not yet triggered

    4 outlets · first: illawarramercury.com.au Disruptions

    Machine summary The Illawarra Mercury reports the fuel outlook is worsening, and rationing is not yet on the cards.

    Reported by illawarramercury.com.au, katherinetimes.com.au, portnews.com.au and easternriverinachronicle.com.au.

  4. 04

    Burning smell forces Newark airport control tower evacuation

    4 outlets · first: kmbc.com Disruptions

    Machine summary A burning smell forced the evacuation of the Newark airport control tower, briefly halting flights, according to reports.

    1. A burning smell forced the evacuation of the Newark airport control tower, according to reports.
    2. Flights were briefly halted, according to reports.

    Reported by kmbc.com, wyff4.com, koco.com and koat.com.

  5. 05

    PM hits the phones to shore up Australia fuel supply

    3 outlets · first: mandurahmail.com.au Disruptions

    Machine summary The Prime Minister has made phone calls to shore up Australia's fuel supply, according to reports.

    1. The Prime Minister hit the phones to shore up Australia's fuel supply, according to mandurahmail.com.au.

    Reported by mandurahmail.com.au, cootamundraherald.com.au and areanews.com.au.

  6. 06

    CareEdge report: fertiliser imports at risk ahead of sowing season

    3 outlets · first: The Hindu - Business Line Disruptions

    Machine summary A CareEdge report said fertiliser imports are at risk ahead of the sowing season, with 26% sourced from current hotspot West Asia, according to the source reports.

    1. A CareEdge report said fertiliser imports are at risk ahead of the sowing season, according to the source reports.
    2. The report said 26% of fertiliser imports are sourced from current hotspot West Asia, according to the source reports.

    Reported by The Hindu - Business Line, japanherald.com (Big News Network), news.webindia123.com, middleeaststar.com (Big News Network) and asiabulletin.com (Big News Network).

  7. 07

    Caterpillar power generation sales rise 44% in fourth quarter

    3 outlets · first: Sacbee Market trends

    Machine summary Caterpillar's Power Generation sales rose 44% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report, which said the company committed to supply generators for a data center project in Mason County, West Virginia.

    1. Caterpillar's Power Generation sales jumped 44% in the fourth quarter of 2025, the report said.
    2. The report said Caterpillar committed to supply generators for a data center project in Mason County, West Virginia.
    3. Group President Rodney Shurman said at an investor conference that infrastructure powering today's digital world runs on Caterpillar equipment, according to the report.

    Reported by Sacbee, kansascity.com and miamiherald.com.

  8. 08

    Wipro launches innovation lab in Seoul

    3 outlets · first: Business Standard Logistics

    Machine summary Wipro has launched a new Innovation Lab in Seoul, marking its ninth global facility, to drive AI-led transformation in South Korea’s industrial and automotive sectors.

    1. The Seoul Innovation Lab is Wipro's 9th global facility and 5th in the APMEA region.
    2. Key focus areas include software-defined vehicles, smart manufacturing, and supply chain optimization.
    3. Wipro employs several hundred professionals in South Korea to support local and global clients.
    4. Wipro launched an innovation lab in Seoul.

    Reported by Business Standard, deccanherald.com and financialexpress.com.

    • Wipro Limited
    • Seoul Innovation Lab

  9. 09

    Coverage recordBloomberg: “Two Indian LPG Carriers Are in Transit Through Strait of Hormuz”

    2 outlets · first: Bloomberg Disruptions

    Reports ran between 06:31 and 11:10 UTC on Mar 23.

    The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

    Reported by Bloomberg and gCaptain.

  10. 10

    UK farmers say three supermarket fruit and veg prices soaring in a week due to war

    2 outlets · first: plymouthherald.co.uk Market trends

    Machine summary UK farmers say the prices of three supermarket fruit and vegetable items are soaring within a week due to war, according to reports.

    Reported by plymouthherald.co.uk and grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.

    • UK Farmers

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

  11. 11

    Fertilizer prices have risen amid conflict in Iran at start of US farmers' planting season

    2 outlets · first: wpsdlocal6.com Disruptions

    Machine summary Fertilizer prices have risen amid the conflict in Iran, at the start of the planting season for American farmers.

    Reported by wpsdlocal6.com and CNN.

  12. 12

    Chevron CEO Warns of Underpriced Oil Risks Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

    2 outlets · first: CNBC Market trends

    Machine summary Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has cautioned that the global oil market is failing to account for the true risk of conflict with Iran, noting a disconnect between physical supply constraints and futures pricing.

    1. Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says the risk of war with Iran is not fully priced into oil futures.
    2. Wirth noted a significant disconnect between 'tight' physical supply and relatively stable futures markets.
    3. Chevron CEO said the impact of an Iran war is not fully priced into the oil futures market.

    Reported by CNBC and Seeking Alpha.

  13. 13

    Manhattan Associates releases 2026 unified commerce benchmark

    2 outlets · first: financialpost.com Market trends Mostly press releases

    Machine summary Manhattan Associates announced findings from its 2026 Global Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail, according to Business Wire.

    Reported by financialpost.com and News Hub - Medianet News Hub Archive.

    • Manhattan Associates

  14. 14

    Manhattan Associates named ABA100 winner for supply chain innovation

    2 outlets · first: manilatimes.net Logistics

    Machine summary Manhattan Associates was announced as an ABA100 winner for supply chain innovation at the Australian Business Awards, according to the source reports.

    Reported by manilatimes.net and australiannews.net (Big News Network).

    • Manhattan Associates
    • Australian Business Awards

  15. 15

    Coverage recordthenational.scot: “Who gets priority in a potential united kingdom fuel rationing plan?”

    2 outlets · first: thenational.scot Regulation

    Reports ran from 19:15 UTC on Mar 23 to 14:30 UTC on Mar 24.

    The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

    Reported by thenational.scot and countytimes.co.uk.

  16. 16

    Coverage recordmuscatdaily.com: “OIA attracts 3 global chip firms to expand tech sector”

    2 outlets · first: muscatdaily.com Manufacturing

    Reports ran from 19:15 UTC on Mar 23 to 15:45 UTC on Mar 24.

    The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

    Reported by muscatdaily.com and ZAWYA.

    • Global Chip Firms

  17. 17

    Diesel passes $5 a gallon in Texas, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports

    1 outlet · first: iHeartRadio Market trends

    Machine summary News Radio 1200 WOAI reported that diesel passed $5 a gallon in Texas and that truckers were concerned.

    Reported by iHeartRadio.

    Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (1 outlet)

  18. 18

    Congress MP Tewari calls for diplomacy over supply chain disruptions

    1 outlet · first: tucsonpost.com (Big News Network) Disruptions

    Machine summary Congress MP Manish Tewari said diplomacy should be given a chance regarding supply chain disruptions amid conflict in West Asia, according to reports.

    1. Congress MP Manish Tewari said diplomacy should be given a chance.
    2. Tewari's remarks concerned supply chain disruptions amid conflict in West Asia.

    Reported by tucsonpost.com (Big News Network) and orlandoecho.com (Big News Network).

  19. 19

    Chinese EV Makers Raise Prices as Supply Chain Costs Surge Amid AI Boom

    1 outlet · first: scmp.com Market trends

    Machine summary Xiaomi, Chery, and FAW Bestune have implemented price hikes for key electric vehicle models, citing sharp increases in lithium and semiconductor costs.

    1. Lithium carbonate prices surged 127% from 75,000 yuan/tonne in July 2025 to 170,000 yuan in March 2026.
    2. Xiaomi raised the price of the SU7 standard version by 4,000 yuan to a starting price of 219,900 yuan.
    3. Chery’s Exeed ET5 saw a total price increase of 10,000 yuan, including a newly priced smart driving package.
    4. FAW Bestune increased prices for the 2026 Yueyi 03 by 2,000 to 5,000 yuan for mid-to-high versions.

    Reported by scmp.com.

    • Xiaomi
    • Lithium carbonate
    • FAW Bestune
    • Chery

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. · 3 outletshazard-herald.com, mykxlg.com, terradaily.com
  2. · 2 outletsZAWYA, VCCircleNamed in the reports: India

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

15 events homed on another desk that the Supply chain desk also carried on March 23, 2026.

  1. Mar 23 · Space & defense Iran threatens Gulf power plants as Israel launches attacks 12
  2. Mar 23 · Finance juneesoutherncross.com.au: “Asia shares slip, oil choppy as Gulf war escalates” 7
  3. Mar 23 · Legal Official says two killed after Air Canada flight hits fire truck at LaGuardia 6
  4. Mar 23 · HR & workforce Hundreds go on strike at Navy shipbuilder in Maine over wages and benefits 6
  5. Mar 23 · Space & defense US extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz 3
  6. Mar 23 · Space & defense IEA head says global economy faces 'major, major threat' from Iran war 3
  7. Mar 23 · Space & defense Trump Delays Strikes on Iran Energy Infrastructure for Five-Day Window 2
  8. Mar 23 · Space & defense Iran threatens Gulf power plants and mining, Israel launches attacks 2
  9. Mar 23 · Legal FCC Expands National Security 'Covered List' to Include Foreign-Produced Routers 1
  10. Mar 23 · SaaS AI agent frameworks for e-commerce forecasting via Forecast Value Add 1

Who was in the news

  1. Iran 4
  2. India 2
  3. Manhattan Associates 2

The days around it

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