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Selling Into the EU? Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport

Supply Chain Brain

Under the category of finished goods, the first industry to be affected is textiles and apparel, with the DPP requirement to be adopted in 2027. Under “intermediate” products, the first sectors to be impacted are iron and steel in 2026, and aluminum in 2027. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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The Science Behind the Ocean Shipping Alliance

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When it comes to ocean freight, it can be easy to observe the competitive nature of shipping rates, service loops and trade lanes and label it market share dog-eat-dog. The primary benefits of shipping alliances include stabilized freight rates, increased capacity management, and enhanced operational efficiencies.

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The need to know

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seaport operators are asking for extra time to implement pending tariffs on towering ship-to-shore cranes as they expect President Donald Trump's administration to follow through on a promise to essentially ban that vital cargo-handling equipment. US port operators seek to mitigate hefty expected tariffs on China-built port cranes U.S.

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Survey: Consumers Are Reviewing Food Labels More Closely as Grocery Prices Rise

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers have set a target date to accept QR codes at checkout by 2027, although many will be ready sooner. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. The survey was conducted in May 2025, of a nationally-representative sample of 1,007 adults throughout the United States.

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Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide; Air cargo out of the Middle East still recovering – July 08, 2025 Update

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Home Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide; Air cargo out of the Middle East still recovering – July 08, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue!

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Germany begins trials to reopen Mosel river to shipping after accident damaged lock Authorities began trials to reopen the Mosel River in west Germany to domestic freight transportation over the weekend, with ships now able to use a damaged lock after an accident last week.

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VW’s Scout Is Rethinking EV Designs to Cut Rare Earths, CEO Says

Supply Chain Brain

The revived brand is expected to offer the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup starting in 2027. “We trade negotiations with China. Scout is monitoring the situation as it builds out its South Carolina production facility. We can see transparently it’s an issue and we can navigate it,” Keogh said.