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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.

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The Science Behind the Ocean Shipping Alliance

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Shipping alliances are an essential facet of international logistics, promoting efficiency in a complex global trade environment. Astro-logistics! Astro-Logistics: The Basic Science Behind the Alliance What are ocean shipping alliances? Last year, it extended its contract agreement through 2027 and then again to 2032.

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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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Digital Product Passports: A Game Changer for Traceability

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While different types of solutions are being employed to comply with UFLPA, these solutions do not always prevent cargo detention. Starting in 2027, the European Union will implement a new regulation requiring nearly all products sold in the EU to feature a digital product passport. Supply chains change. Suppliers get swapped out.

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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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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.