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Freight Mode Optimization: When to Shift Between Road, Sea, and Air in a Volatile Market
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Freight Mode Optimization: When to Shift Between Road, Sea, and Air in a Volatile Market

Freight markets remain unpredictable, with rates fluctuating, capacity tightening, and disruption affecting all modes at different times. For businesses moving goods within the UK and internationally, transport decisions can no longer be treated as fixed. They require regular review and adjustment in line with changing conditions. What Is Freight Mode Optimization? Freight mode optimization refers […]

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Understanding Incoterms: Definition, Importance, and Key Responsibilities
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Understanding Incoterms: Definition, Importance, and Key Responsibilities

Incoterms are a foundational element of global trade, providing a standardized framework that defines the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions. Whether goods are shipped across oceans or borders, incoterms help clarify who pays for what, who bears risk, and when ownership responsibilities shift. In simple terms, Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are globally […]

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Break Bulk vs Cross Docking: Which Shipping Service is Right For You?
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Break Bulk vs Cross Docking: Which Shipping Service is Right For You?

In today’s fast-moving global economy, efficient shipping and logistics strategies are essential for any business involved in trade. Two commonly used methods—break bulk shipping and cross docking—play a critical role in modern supply chain management. While both approaches aim to move freight efficiently, they are often used to handle bulk shipments, which involve consolidating or […]

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Tariff Ruling, Refund Uncertainty and Border Violence: Mounting Risk for Supply Chains
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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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“Essential, Not Optional”: FedEx CEO Elevates AI to Strategic Imperative
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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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Riding the 2026 Wave
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Riding the 2026 Wave

While doom-scrolling through Facebook late one night, I saw a painting by a friend that captured something I hadn’t quite been able to put into words—so much so that I reached out and asked if we could use it for our January cover. It perfectly reflects a good way to look at the year ahead. […]

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What’s Your Supply Chain Acronym for 2026?
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What’s Your Supply Chain Acronym for 2026?

SIPOC will remain the king acronym in supply chain. It serves as an organizing framework to design material flows and to explain basic supply chain concepts to the uninitiated. While it papers over a lot of detail, process, and difficulty of course, it remains a powerful concept for its simplicity, accuracy, and functionality.

–Joe Adamski
Senior Director
ProcureAbility

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CBP Opens CTPAT Pilot to Freight Brokers and Non-Asset 3PLs
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CBP Opens CTPAT Pilot to Freight Brokers and Non-Asset 3PLs

By Amy Roach | December 9, 2025 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has unveiled a five-year pilot program that, for the first time, allows freight brokers and warehouse-based third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to apply for membership in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). The program, which launched earlier this month, marks a significant expansion of […]

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Big Brands Push Back: Costco, Revlon, Kawasaki and Others Sue for Tariff Refunds
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Big Brands Push Back: Costco, Revlon, Kawasaki and Others Sue for Tariff Refunds

By Amy Roach | December 4, 2025 A growing number of major importers that includes everyone from retailers to auto suppliers have taken the rare step of suing the U.S. government to preserve their right to reclaim tariffs paid under the controversial trade measures introduced by the Trump administration.  Lawsuits Surge as Businesses Race to […]

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AI Chip Demand Creates New Global Supply Chain Strains
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AI Chip Demand Creates New Global Supply Chain Strains

By Felecia Stratton | December 3, 2025 Global supply chains are facing a fresh challenge: surging demand for advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers. A new report from Reuters shows demand for advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used to power AI data centers has boomed so sharply that manufacturers are diverting production […]

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