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The Invisible Shortage: How Petrochemical Shortages Could Impact Packaging
A global naphtha shortage is driving up the cost of plastic packaging across supply chains. Shippers face rising costs and new sourcing challenges as disruptions ripple from the Middle East to Asia and the U.S.
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Who’s Making an Impact? Nominations Open for ALAN’s 2026 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
Nominations are now open for ALAN’s 2026 Humanitarian Logistics Awards, recognizing companies and individuals making a difference in disaster relief. Learn who’s eligible, key deadlines, and how to submit a nomination.
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What the USPS Bribery Conviction Can Teach the Logistics Industry About Contract Integrity
A federal fraud conviction related to USPS transportation contracts—issued around the same time the agency struck a new deal with Amazon—offers a timely blueprint for protecting outsourced logistics networks from the inside out.
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
A snapshot of the latest supply chain activity, including logistics partnerships, executive moves, sustainability initiatives, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and industry recognition.
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Rock Salt: Slippery Conditions, Rock-Solid Supply Chain
When snowstorms crystallize the need for salt, here’s how a major port cranks up operations to meet demand, keeping roads and sidewalks seasoned and safe.
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3PL Technology Companies
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are undergoing a digital revolution – leveraging AI, digital twin solutions, and real-time intelligence to radically redefine supply chain performance. These standout 3PLs drive unparalleled efficiency, end-to-end visibility, and sustained growth through technology innovations.
Read MoreFuel Shock, Tighter Air Capacity, and Strait of Hormuz Disruption Reshape Global Freight Planning
April is shaping up to be a cost-driven freight market, not a broad demand-driven one.
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
China Eastern Air Logistics Co., Ltd. (CEAL) deployed high-capacity automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Lödige Industries to automate transportation of unit load devices. Six 10-foot AGVs have been implemented in CEAL’s cargo terminal 4 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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Supply Chain Takeaways: Returns, Resilience, and AI Trends
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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Iran Conflict Strains Global Supply Chains, With Secondary Impacts Emerging
Rising fuel costs and shipping delays are just the start, as the Iran conflict begins to ripple through global logistics, manufacturing, and industrial markets.
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
The Hyster J45-70A is an updated electric counterbalanced forklift, with zero exhaust emissions, in the 4,500- to 7,000-pound capacity range. Designed for industrial operations, it can be configured with a range of drive motor and battery options for outdoor and indoor applications.
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Fuel Volatility is Back: Diesel Prices Top $5 for First Time Since 2022
Diesel prices surpass $5 for the first time since in four years, raising transportation costs and adding new pressure on trucking, freight, and supply chains.
Read MoreNew Resource Helps the Industry Combat Rising $6.6B Freight Fraud Threat
Despite growing awareness, the industry’s resources to prevent fraud remain scattered. The NMFTA has launched a centralized industry resource designed to bring freight fraud education, prevention strategies, and operational best practices into one place.
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New Restrictions on Non-Domiciled CDLs Spark Debate Over Safety, Workforce Impact
As regulators review non-domiciled CDL licensing practices, fleets and logistics providers are watching closely for changes that could affect driver availability, compliance requirements, and freight capacity.
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Tariff Ruling, Refund Uncertainty and Border Violence: Mounting Risk for Supply Chains
By Amy Roach | February 24, 2026 A trio of fast-moving developments is reshaping the risk landscape for supply chain and logistics leaders: the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidates key tariffs imposed under emergency powers; mounting legal and political uncertainty over whether importers will receive billions in tariff refunds; and escalating cartel violence […]
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
MILESTONES: Boeing set a new record for Boeing 777 Freighter deliveries in 2025, with plans to deliver at least 35 by year-end, surpassing previous highs and reflecting strong demand as airlines modernize fleets and face limited new freighter options.
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“Essential, Not Optional”: FedEx CEO Elevates AI to Strategic Imperative
By Amy Roach | February 19, 2026 In remarks delivered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 this week, Rajesh Subramanian, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation, positioned artificial intelligence as a cornerstone of modern logistics — not a nice-to-have, but an essential infrastructure for the future of global commerce and supply chain resilience. Addressing an […]
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John Deere Bolsters U.S. Supply Chain With New Distribution Hub, Doubling Down on Domestic Manufacturing
John Deere is expanding its U.S. industrial footprint with a major investment in a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, positioning the agricultural and construction equipment maker to sharpen parts logistics and reinforce its supply chain resilience. The facility, announced alongside a new excavator manufacturing plant in Kernersville, North Carolina, underscores Deere’s strategy to bring […]
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Supply Chain Takeaways: Decarbonization, Tariff Updates, Automation Trends
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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18 Must-Attend Logistics and Supply Chain Trade Shows in 2026
It’s trade show time! Plan ahead and be sure these 19 top events are on your calendar for 2026.
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