--- title: SRS Spotlight News | Lauren Palmer description: SRS Spotlight delivers timely insights on global supply chain disruptions, supplier risks, and emerging threats. --- [![SRS Logo\_Use on light green or white background](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/SRS%20Logo_Use%20on%20light%20green%20or%20white%20background.svg "SRS Logo_Use on light green or white background")](https://media.supplyrisk.com/) - Products - Product Overview - SupplyRisk Prevent™ - SupplyRisk Respond™ - SupplyRisk Financial™ - Healthcare Resource Center - About - Login - Log in as a Customer - Log into SRS QuickStart - Log in as a Supplier [Buy Now](https://www.hubspot.com/) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company [Buy Now](https://www.hubspot.com/) # Lauren Palmer Posts by Lauren Palmer ## [Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Face Strike Deadline Today](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/los-angeles-and-long-beach-ports-face-strike-deadline-today) The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach face a potential strike involving maritime security workers as a contract extens … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/los-angeles-and-long-beach-ports-face-strike-deadline-today) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) November 4, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Muted%20Container%20Terminal%20With%20Gantry%20Cranes-1.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/los-angeles-and-long-beach-ports-face-strike-deadline-today) ## [Dockworkers Strike at More Than 100 Ports Worldwide Over Arms Shipments](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/dockworkers-strike-at-more-than-100-ports-worldwide-over-arms-shipments) Dockworkers launched coordinated strikes and protests across 113 ports in 22 countries on October 30, protesting militar … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/dockworkers-strike-at-more-than-100-ports-worldwide-over-arms-shipments) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) October 30, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Dense%20Container%20Yard%20At%20Blue%20Hour%20With%20Amber%20Cranes.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/dockworkers-strike-at-more-than-100-ports-worldwide-over-arms-shipments) ## [IMF Warns Dwindling Energy Inventories Leave Global Economy Vulnerable to Further Disruptions; Diesel Shortages Set to Persist Through Q4; PHP Vulnerabilities Spark Global Cybersecurity Alert](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/imf-warns-dwindling-energy-inventories-leave-global-economy-vulnerable-to-further-disruptions-diesel-shortages-set-to-persist-through-q4-php-v-1793666700328) Dwindling global oil inventories are leaving the global economy increasingly vulnerable to further energy supply disrupt … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/imf-warns-dwindling-energy-inventories-leave-global-economy-vulnerable-to-further-disruptions-diesel-shortages-set-to-persist-through-q4-php-v-1793666700328) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) October 22, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Smooth%20Minimalist%20Deep%20Navy%20Gradient%20Background.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/imf-warns-dwindling-energy-inventories-leave-global-economy-vulnerable-to-further-disruptions-diesel-shortages-set-to-persist-through-q4-php-v-1793666700328) ## [Saudi Airports Damaged by Houthi Strikes; G7 Coordinates Emergency Oil Release; India Pharma Faces Rising API Prices and Supply Constraints](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/saudi-airports-damaged-by-houthi-strikes-g7-coordinates-emergency-oil-release-india-pharma-faces-rising-api-prices-and-supply-constraints) Houthi attacks struck airports in Jazan and Najran in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring three people and causing property … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/saudi-airports-damaged-by-houthi-strikes-g7-coordinates-emergency-oil-release-india-pharma-faces-rising-api-prices-and-supply-constraints) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) October 6, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Coastal%20Oil%20Refinery%20Tank%20Farm%20Aerial.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/saudi-airports-damaged-by-houthi-strikes-g7-coordinates-emergency-oil-release-india-pharma-faces-rising-api-prices-and-supply-constraints) ## [Oil Execs Warn Market Turmoil Could Persist for Years](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/oil-execs-warn-market-turmoil-could-persist-for-years) Shipping bottlenecks, deep cuts in refinery output and inventory draws that could take years to replace are expected to … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/oil-execs-warn-market-turmoil-could-persist-for-years) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) October 6, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Coastal%20Oil%20Refinery%20Tank%20Farm%20Aerial.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/oil-execs-warn-market-turmoil-could-persist-for-years) ## [U.S. SPR Drawdown Nears Threshold; U.S. Weighs Diesel Export Ban; Gulf Crude Oil Exports Approach Prewar Levels; U.S.-China Consider Tariff Cuts; Panama Canal Transit Costs Surge](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/u.s.-spr-drawdown-nears-threshold-u.s.-weighs-diesel-export-ban-gulf-crude-oil-exports-approach-prewar-levels-u.s.-china-consider-tariff-cuts-1793668313048) The U.S. is in the process of releasing the final 40 million barrels of the 172 million barrels originally authorized as … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/u.s.-spr-drawdown-nears-threshold-u.s.-weighs-diesel-export-ban-gulf-crude-oil-exports-approach-prewar-levels-u.s.-china-consider-tariff-cuts-1793668313048) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) September 30, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Smooth%20Minimalist%20Deep%20Navy%20Gradient%20Background.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/u.s.-spr-drawdown-nears-threshold-u.s.-weighs-diesel-export-ban-gulf-crude-oil-exports-approach-prewar-levels-u.s.-china-consider-tariff-cuts-1793668313048) ## [AHRMM/AHA Supply Chain Resource Council Report (September 2026)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/ahrmm/aha-supply-chain-resource-council-report-september-2026) BD is conducting a recall of specific lots of ChloraPrep applicators due to a potential breach of sterility, including p … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/ahrmm/aha-supply-chain-resource-council-report-september-2026) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) September 22, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Smooth%20Minimalist%20Deep%20Navy%20Gradient%20Background.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/ahrmm/aha-supply-chain-resource-council-report-september-2026) ## [Shrinking Buffers Put Oil and Raw Materials at Greater Risk](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/shrinking-buffers-put-oil-and-raw-materials-at-greater-risk) Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that strategic reserves and commercial inventories are largely depleted, putting oil and r … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/shrinking-buffers-put-oil-and-raw-materials-at-greater-risk) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) September 17, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Navy%20Cargo%20Ship%20Crossing%20Hazy%20Strait%20At%20Afternoon.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/shrinking-buffers-put-oil-and-raw-materials-at-greater-risk) ## [Shutdown of Saudi Oil Pipeline Removes 4% of Global Oil Supply](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/shutdown-of-saudi-oil-pipeline-removes-4-of-global-oil-supply) The Saudi Arabian East-West oil pipeline was shut down Friday after multiple drone attacks left it in flames. The shutdo … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/shutdown-of-saudi-oil-pipeline-removes-4-of-global-oil-supply) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) September 14, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Coastal%20Oil%20Refinery%20Tank%20Farm%20Aerial.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/shutdown-of-saudi-oil-pipeline-removes-4-of-global-oil-supply) ## [Houthis Gain Control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Saudi Oil Pipeline Is Shut Down](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/houthis-gain-control-of-bab-el-mandeb-strait-as-saudi-oil-pipeline-is-shut-down) The Houthis now control the Yemin’s entire Red Sea coast including the island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at th … [Read Story](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/houthis-gain-control-of-bab-el-mandeb-strait-as-saudi-oil-pipeline-is-shut-down) by [Lauren Palmer](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/author/lauren-palmer) September 12, 2026 [![](https://media.supplyrisk.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Crude%20Oil%20Tankers%20Under%20Deep%20Blue%20Sky.png)](https://media.supplyrisk.com/srs-spotlight-news/houthis-gain-control-of-bab-el-mandeb-strait-as-saudi-oil-pipeline-is-shut-down) Load More Stories   #### About the company Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. 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