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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The bill mandates that many new vehicles, beginning with the 2027 model year, contain a so-called “intelligent speed limiter.” Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. Several cargo vessels were struck by missiles or drones during the past week.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Colorado also adopted the rule but will have a heavy duty truck provision begin in 2027.

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FedEx’s Network 2.0, UPS Extends Pilot Contracts, Amazon Slows Warehouse Expansion & More

Intelligent Audit

According to Supply Chain Dive , “By fiscal year 2027, FedEx expects to operate 100 fewer stations, eliminate more than 10% of pickup and delivery routes overall and reduce millions of linehaul miles driven.” As passenger planes pull off record-level flights, air cargo is quieting down. Airfreight Rates Lower as Temperatures Rise.

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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

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Benefits include efficient tracking, vehicle and cargo safety, automated logs, route optimization, low operating costs, timely deliveries, fuel savings, reduced carbon footprint, and improved customer service. The market for logistics robotics is predicted to reach $6 billion by 2027.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

percent drop in cargo volumes. Reportedly as of February, 12,000 FedEx positions were eliminated including a 10 percent reduction in corporate staff and the established goal is to save $4 billion in costs in fiscal 2025, and a cumulative $6 billion in costs by 2027. Commentary Takeaways While the U.S.

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Can supply chain finance help enforce ESG?

Global Trade Management

Implementing the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in January 2026 for large corporates and smaller firms in January 2027 makes it clear that supply chain sustainability will become even more critical.