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Navigating the Complex Landscape of ESG and Forced Labor Regulations: Insights from IBM’s Conference

Logistics Viewpoints

Between the UFLPA in the United States and the newly signed Forced Labor Act in the European Union, global trade is about to get a great deal more complicated. As 2025 nears, trade between the United States and the rest of the globe could potentially change.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (December 30th 2024- January 2nd 2025)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last year there were widespread strikes of ports on the East Coast, they were halted by a bandaid solution but the United States Maritime Alliance is set to resume contract negotiations on January 7th. The new year has arrived and so has the new wave of noteworthy news coming out of the supply chain space.

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U.S. and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reductions Following Geneva Discussions

Logistics Viewpoints

2025,the United States and China announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on each others goods for a limited period of 90 days. Summary of Measures The joint statement outlines the following: The United States will lower average tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%. Today, May 12. goods from 125% to 10%.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 10, 2025)

Talking Logistics

After 10 weeks of basic training and 12 weeks at OCS, hell be a newly commissioned officer in the United States Army. As you read this, Ill be making my way to my sons graduation from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Moore, Georgia. The forecast calls for snow and ice for most of the.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

Logistics Viewpoints

China Bans Exports of Key Rare Earth Minerals On Tuesday, China banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony, which have widespread military applications. As the holiday season continues it will be interesting to see what unfolds and return here for more news.

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How Bloodhound is Transforming Cargo Security and Tracking with Dan Hendrix

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan is retired from the United States Coast Guard after serving over two decades. He participated in 195 missions, deploying in support of United States presidential security details, humanitarian operations, interagency narcotic operations, securing national maritime critical infrastructure, and post-hurricane support.

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My Favorite AI Use Cases

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, Waffle House openings in the southeastern United States are an essential signal for hurricane recovery to align distribution policies. Should satellite images and hotel admission rates drive consumer product distribution patterns for diapers in the fire-torn areas of LA?