Articles
October 2025
What New Job Will AI Create in Logistics/Supply Chain Management?
AUDIT AI risk auditor. As artificial intelligence takes over routine planning, we’ll need experts who audit the decisions it makes. This role will interrogate AI-driven forecasts, sourcing choices, and risk models. –Lisa Montague Commercial Director (South), AGI Global Logistics Ethics and governance director. This position drives the safe and ethical adoption of AI across all […]
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Shining a Light on Dark Factories
A manufacturing revolution is underway in factories around the world. “Lights-out” manufacturing is finally being realized in a few highly automated and roboticized locations. This dramatic shift—also known as the “dark factory”—is the ultimate objective of industrial automation: a factory so automated that it requires little or no human presence. Humans need the lights, machines […]
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Norfolk Southern VP Reveals How He Puts the Customer First: Talk Less, Listen More
Stefan Loeb is vice president, business development, first- and final-mile markets, with Norfolk Southern Corporation, which operates a 22-state freight transportation network.
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
GREEN SEEDS: MSC and OOCL emerged as the most efficient carriers on the Asia-Northern Europe trade lane in OceanScore’s Scope 3 at Sea report, thanks to their combination of below-average carbon intensity, steadier speed profiles, and consistent vessel utilization.
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Touchless Forecasting Explained; Top Transportation IT Investment Trends; Manufacturing Outlook 2026 & Other Global Logistics Insights
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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Sharpie Rewrites Supply Chain Strategy
Redrawing production lines and highlighting worker retention, Sharpie maker Newell Brands got ahead of tariff uncertainty and supply chain complexity.
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Intermodal: A Smart Way to Ship (and Save)
Rail mergers, cutting-edge technology, and nearshoring continue to transform intermodal and multimodal transportation, slashing costs and boosting sustainability. Here’s how to navigate this dynamic landscape for maximum efficiency and resilience.
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Sallaum Lines debuted its first LNG dual-fuel newbuilding, the Ocean Breeze, with a ceremony in the port of Antwerp. The Ocean Breeze is the first of six LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) to join the Sallaum Lines fleet by 2027, providing substantial reductions in CO2, NO2, and particulate emissions and boosting the RoRo carrier’s capacity.
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PORTS IN MOTION: 11 Infrastructure Projects Shaping U.S. Supply Chains
From deeper channels to modernized terminals, ports nationwide are investing in infrastructure that keeps cargo moving and supply chains competitive.
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Optimizing Direct-to-Consumer Operations
Direct-to-consumer has transformed into a frontline revenue engine. Faster delivery demands, higher return rates, and rising last-mile costs make logistics the battleground.
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3 Logistics Metrics That Matter More Than You Think
A late truck, a surprise freight charge, a broken pallet—these things show up in dashboards daily. They’re the kind of problems that seem minor at first. You fix them and move on, but over time, they add up.
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From Chaos to Control: Leveraging AI for Smarter Rate and Freight Decision-Making
Companies can shift from reactive to proactive, controlled decision-making by leveraging artificial intelligence. Here are three areas where AI can be transformative:
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How Multimodal Freight Bolsters Domestic Supply Chains
Global trade has experienced volatility due to shifting tariffs and port issues, making international sourcing riskier and harder to plan. Consequently, more companies are pursuing domestic sourcing for increased control and shorter transit times. But even U.S.-based logistics operations face challenges such as varying lead times and equipment availability.
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It’s a Logistics Match! How Locations Can Stand Out
While offering geographical advantages and proximity to major markets is a solid starting point, locations draw site-selection decision makers by investing in and enhancing their logistics profiles.
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Unlocking Efficiency: Leveraging Multimodal Solutions in Today’s Supply Chains
Recently announced plans for mergers and partnerships in the U.S. rail network highlight the value of multimodal operations across the country.
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