Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

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EFT

JULY 1, 2025

US demand for China-made goods ebbs on tariff worries; ocean shipping rates drop Rates for shipping cargo containers from China to the U.S. Tariff risks muddy global outlook for factories Worries over future U.S. Exclusive: Nissan seeks to delay supplier payments to free up cash, company emails show Nissan Motor (7201.T)

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

companies experienced logistics cost increases of 10% to 15% due to tariffs in the past year. These disruptions highlight the fragility of global supply chains, wherein a single policy can trigger a domino effect across continents, affecting inventory management, logistics and customer satisfaction. An estimated 60% of U.S.

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EFT

JULY 7, 2025

Volvo Cars pushes back large-scale production at new Slovak plant to early 2027 Volvo Cars (VOLCARb.ST) has pushed back large-scale production at its factory under construction in Slovakia to early 2027 from 2026 to optimise the Swedish automaker's product launch timeline, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

Also downgraded was the forecast for 2026 GDP to just 1.5%. this year and stay there in 2026, according to the OECDs forecast. Smoke was first seen coming from a deck of the vessel, whose cargo included about 800 EVs, the ship’s manager, Zodiac Maritime, said in a statement. growth recorded last year.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 19, 2025

Last week featured news in the parcel logistics and last mile delivery segment with the announcement from Amazon adding FedEx as a multi-year partner for large or specialized packages. That phase out involves cutting the number of Amazon shipments serviced by one-half by the end of 2026.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2025

Sales Slowdown The tariffs further complicate chief executive officer Calvin McDonald’s target of doubling sales from 2021 to 2026. Lululemon’s guidance assumes 30% tariffs on China and 10% on other countries. Rising competition and promotions in the apparel industry, and years of higher inflation, are also hindering the company.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said he had reached “an understanding” with food manufacturers to remove commonly used artificial food dyes from their products by 2026. Kennedy Jr., The Times said Kraft Heinz is the first major food company to officially announce plans to do so.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. They’re looking at it and they’re saying, is cargo available? s CargoNet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Too often visibility is pigeon-holed into outbound logistics.

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

Crossing one million bookings annually in 2023, we’ve made significant headway in digitizing spot freight pricing and bookings, especially in air cargo. This drives an additional revenue contributions while adding strong growth potential across our data, solutions and platform business, supporting us reaching breakeven by the end of 2026.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Crews also account for approximately 44 percent of shipping expenses, and crews also take up space that could be utilized for cargo and add weight to the vessel. The post The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Retailers like Amazon are chartering private cargo ships, making their own containers, and leasing planes to bypass supply chain disruptions like long wait times for dock space and workers. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7%

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. What’s become increasingly clear is that there are no more black swans in global logistics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. He says, “I believe that collaborative logistics platforms demonstrate and validate the need for the physical Internet. Key infrastructure such as “fully operating open logistics networks,” however, won’t be fully functional until at least the 2040s.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. That spells big trouble ahead for food producers and agricultural enterprises reliant on such commodities.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 10, 2021

According to The Maritime Executive , Shanghai port authorities expect automated operations to handle 30 million TEU by 2026. And freight-forwarder Hellman will begin a pilot next year using 60 UAVs for air cargo operations between 39 airports in 13 European countries, according to Reuters.

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Abivin

JANUARY 10, 2023

More companies are prioritizing sustainability as a critical component of the future of logistics. Furthermore, other technologies are constantly evolving and becoming more effective in logistics in general and transportation in particular. Optimization is a huge trend and is expected to come to life in 2026 [4]. Data on fuel.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. In 2022, FedEx and Microsoft announced a cross-platform "logistics as a service" for retailers, merchants, and brands. Where's my package? I wear a number of hats these days.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

Per the contract, Eni will deliver one LNG cargo per month between 2017 and 2032. However, on January 26 th , Eni warned it would not be able to deliver the LNG cargo to Pakistan because of a force majeure incident. Transportation & Logistics should expect longer lead times, increased shipping costs, and increased labor costs.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 28, 2022

Everything from hub injection to zone skipping shipping options are easier to attain when logistics and shipping managers understand the legal terms and processes that govern international delivery and parcel transport. Cargo Liability. Some of the need-to-know terms include: Contracting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. But wind power is also more vulnerable than solar power to many of the biggest logistical hurdles that hinder energy projects today: a lack of transmission lines, a lengthy permitting process and a growing backlash against new projects in many communities. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. There’s a mandate in place for full electrification by 2026. The leaders agreed to launch a pilot program for a supply chain early warning system to exchange information about possible disruptions to key production and logistics networks.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial. billion in 2026.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

The parcel and logistics giant said it achieved its two-year Drive goal of permanently eliminating $4 billion in structural costs compared to fiscal year 2023, including $2.2 The retirement last quarter of 12 cargo jets is also intended to help on the cost front. billion, while adjusted operating income gained 8% to $2 billion.

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Freight Waves

JULY 15, 2025

Held on June 17, 2025, at the Laredo Country Club in Laredo, Texas, the 8th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade event drew in over 500 logistics professionals. The importance of having robust cross-border insurance cannot be overstated, particularly as the Mexican cargo landscape presents numerous challenges.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. This report, available for purchase here , poised some significant implications for the shipping, and by direct correlation, the logistics industry. percent by 2026. This means the increased revenue by 2026 would amount to more than five percent of the total current US National Debt.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 3, 2022

By 2026, the US domestic parcel market is expected to reach 134 million pieces, a 70% increase from 2020, according to FedEx. Meanwhile, the US domestic B2B market will grow at a 5% CAGR through 2026. The last mile will be under intense scrutiny this year as retailers look to reduce costs while managing even more deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The world’s first cargo ship that produces nearly zero planet-heating pollution is on track to set sail in 2026, according to one of the firms behind the project.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 14, 2019

One of the joys of working in logistics is partnering with businesses across a variety of fascinating industries. There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. billion by 2026 and strong hemp growing seasons ahead, there’s plenty of hemp that’ll need to get from point A to point B.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 14, 2019

One of the joys of working in logistics is partnering with businesses across a variety of fascinating industries. There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. billion by 2026 and strong hemp growing seasons ahead, there’s plenty of hemp that’ll need to get from point A to point B.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2025

This blog distills that torrent of trade, logistics, and compliance news into clear signals, spotlighting the tools, policies, and partnerships reshaping how goods moveand how businesses stay competitivein 2025s volatile global marketplace.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2025

This blog distills that torrent of trade, logistics, and compliance news into clear signals, spotlighting the tools, policies, and partnerships reshaping how goods moveand how businesses stay competitivein 2025s volatile global marketplace.

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