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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia and Ukraine both provide exports that serve as inputs to many international companies. So product supply shortages from Ukraine will most substantially affect agricultural commodities and metals. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Urgent – The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Urgent – The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon. The situation in the Ukraine grows more desperate every minute and the need for humanitarian aid is enormous and growing. People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. About Ben Gordon.

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Navigating Global Trade Challenges in 2025 (It’s Not Just About Tariffs)

Logistics Viewpoints

Whether natural or man-made disasters, supplier or transportation issues, cyberattacks or regulatory changes, supply chain disruptions are a serious threat to operational efficiency, profit margins, and brand reputation. Geopolitical instability is a major contributor to the disruptions companies are facing in 2025.

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing. Kudos to the supply chain and logistics teams that have already adopted transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other digital solutions. Tensions flare in the Middle East without warning. That is the beauty of a platform enabled by AI.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Now of course, companies must map out the potential impacts of the Russia Ukraine war. Russia Attacks Ukraine. Russia shells Ukraine. Russia had massed some 150,000 troops along Ukraine’s borders, according to US estimates based on satellite imagery. Ukraine does not have the military might to stop the invasion.

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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here are some ways supply chains are being impacted by the situation in Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted.

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Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results

Descartes

Acquisition of 3GTMS On March 24, 2025, Descartes acquired all of the shares of 3GTMS, a leading provider of transportation management solutions. The table set forth below provides a summary of cash flows for Q1FY26 in millions of dollars: Q1FY26 Cash provided by operating activities 53.6 Additions to property and equipment (1.9)