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Supply Chain and Logistics News May 12th- 15th 2025

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The United Kingdom and India have formally reached a Free Trade Agreement, which is the largest trade agreement for the UK since Brexit. 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. In the U.S.,

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

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The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. Fast-tracking partnerships with alternative logistics providers to bypass Chinese ports and avoid tariffed shipping routes.

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End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration: Achieving Visibility and Operational Control

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System Integration and Data Visibility Orchestration requires connecting warehouse systems, transportation platforms, and ERP data so that status updates, inventory levels, and shipping exceptions are visible without needing to log in to separate systems.

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Körber User Conference Showcases Ecommerce Warehouses

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Jackson, and a small team, supported by the system integrator iWMS, implemented a warehouse management system (WMS) at a green field site in under 100 days during the pandemic. The iWMS team on this project had folks from the US, South Africa, Ceylon, and India participating in team meetings and individual calls.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 4 – 10)

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A record-breaking heatwave in India has decimated the mango crop there, hitting the country just as mango trees were flowering, impacting the dozens of different varieties that Indians hold so dear. India has experienced its hottest March in more than 120 years, leaving mango trees bare instead of packed with fruit.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

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Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

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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. companies to import more from countries including India, Thailand and Vietnam.