Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. US Postal Service Reverses Decision to Ban Packages from Hong Kong China The U.S. From the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2025

Additionally, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction, during which both countries will lower their tariffs on products from one another. In a related move, Temu has signed a lease for its largest warehouse in Vietnam to mitigate risks arising from the ongoing tariff complications between China and the US.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2025

Read more The post The Logistics of the De Minimis Entry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Since inauguration day, tariffs have dominated the headlines with back-and-forth changes happening almost on a daily basis. This has made it difficult for supply chain and global trade professionals to keep up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global pursuit of sustainability. In transportation and logistics, this has manifested as a significant focus on electrification and renewable energy integration.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Now, if this had been a chewed wad of gum stuck to the bottom of a school desk, ora peeling Scratch and Sniff sticker on a worn out 80s binder, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 22, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2024

I thought this was a very topical introduction to this week’s Supply Chain and logistics news Canadian Railroad Work Stoppage Threatens U.S Volvo Wins Bid for 300 Electric Trucks from DSV Announced on Thursday, Volvo received an order for 300 electronic trucks from Danish logistic firm DSV. billion in the first half of the year.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 14, 2025

Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 14, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. On the inside front cover I wrote, In the days that follow, write your memories, tell us your story, turn this book into a memory of your life. To be honest, I never thought he would write a single.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

market, specifically targeting products from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The post Navigating the Complex Landscape of ESG and Forced Labor Regulations: Insights from IBM’s Conference appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen and Joe Lynch discuss why China is moving to Mexico. Key Takeaways: China is Moving to Mexico Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company, where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Business case creation involves top logistics, finance, or business unit executives. Botham pointed out that they are tackling reverse logistics and circular economy projects, particularly in Europe and China. The post Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. I also looked at changes in exports by the US, Europe, and China. However, China and the US were among the 8 countries where output increased. The post How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Usually, the package came from China and had something else listed as the contents on the outside. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 5 – 11) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Over the last few months, I’ve seen stories about people receiving random, unidentified seeds in the mail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. A consumer goods company aligned its procurement and logistics teams, resulting in a 15% reduction in working capital. For example, U.S.-based

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

Its a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. and China escalate, businesses are bracing for the fallout, with larger and faster-growing organizations, in particular, identifying geopolitical instability as a major challenge to their global trade operations, according to Descartes report.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In other Walmart news, the company is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain. To be sure, China is still Walmart’s biggest country for importing goods.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2025

Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 23, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Now that I have a son in the Army Reserves, Memorial Day has a deeper meaning for me.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. technology from helping China’s military. While I like his optimism, I’ll believe it when I see it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Welcome 2024! Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. Safe travels!

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss The Logistics of Logistics story. Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Now Let’s Get to The Supply Chain & Logistics News for the Week! Commissioners Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak want the agency to examine how foreign-owned platforms like Shein (Singapore) and Temu (China) comply with CPSC rules, manage third-party sellers, and represent imported goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

The project demonstrates how 5G networks can serve as the digital nervous system for autonomous logistics. JD.com launched a 5G-powered logistics park in Beijing to support connected delivery fleets and smart loading systems. Engineers can collect and analyze telemetry without relying on the cloud, increasing security and speed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. The increases are being felt far beyond the disrupted trade routes that link China with Europe and the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Email creiser@arcweb.com. Steve, Chris, and I will be attending many of these events. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Freight does not move without the right chassis and the logistics requires forecasting and planning and interoperability between providers. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion, followed by China at No. Cosco Shipping Lines and its subsidiary OOCL’s new Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5) line offer direct connections between China, South Korea, Japan and Mexico. TLP5 launched with the 5,668-TEU vessel Xin Da Lian from Ningbo, China. 3 with $42.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement. That’s all for this week.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home China volumes fall as demand climbs from S. Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N. China – N. In the meantime, reports on the drop in China-US ocean freight demand range from around 30% to more than 50% in the last few weeks. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 2% to $3,395/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Trade between China and Canada hit record levels in 2022, with imports breaking the $100-billion mark for the first time, Statistics Canada data show. The data show Canadian exports to China also reached a historic high of $27.9 The company is looking to hire 600 engineers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. in push for freight decarbonization China e-commerce exports, unreliable Red Sea shipping boost air cargo Sephora is expanding its take-back and refillables programs Amazon announced that it delivered to Prime subscribers at its “fastest speed ever” in its quarterly earnings on Tuesday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

China trade disputes, and natural disasters. These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Then comes this story from China, as reported by The Daily Mail, about “a flock of sheep [that] has been caught walking round. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 18, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 18, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS announced Sunday it plans to sell its truckload brokerage business Coyote Logistics to the technology-enabled brokerage RXO for $1.025 billion. According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2025

Since April, we’ve seen universal 10% tariffs on all imports (excluding Canada, Mexico, and China), followed by reciprocal tariffs reaching 145% on Chinese goods. The post Navigating Today’s Tariff Turbulence with Cloud Technology appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. Now to the Supply Chain & Logistics News of the Week!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

It’s one of those Fridays, where I’m running short on time, so I’ll just jump straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Welcome to the Carbon Tax Trade Wars Remember the China-US trade war that began in 2018, where the US imposed tariffs on more than $300 billion.

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