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Global Logistics
Sanctions, Strategy, and Middle East Logistics Advances
Not long ago, operating in the Levant felt like navigating a legal minefield wrapped in a geopolitical maze. Transshipments choked in Turkey or Lebanon, insurance premiums soared, and carriers and shippers viewed Middle Eastern ports with deep skepticism. Now, Washington is redrawing the regional logistics map in real time. By pairing sanctions relief in Syria […]
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Cybercrime at the Ports; Manufacturing Momentum Broadens; The Forces Reshaping Logistics & More Supply Chain News
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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Dimerco’s Jeffrey Shih on Navigating Cargo Risk, Geopolitics, and Next-Gen Logistics
October 8, 2026 | By Amy Roach When Dimerco Express Group CEO Jeffrey Shih speaks about global trade, he does so with the perspective of someone who has spent decades on its front lines, having joined Dimerco in 1988. Speaking directly to Inbound Logistics on the sidelines of the ASCM CHAINge conference last week in […]
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Logistics In Hawaii: Sustaining Supply Chains
Logistics companies serving the Hawaiian Islands cultivate resilience while navigating unique challenges, including unpredictable weather events.
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Global Sourcing in Flux; Rewiring Ecommerce Supply Chains; How Hot is the Cold Chain? and other Logistics News
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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What’s New in Warehouse Automation; Global Logistics Connections Strengthen; Port Container Volumes Rise; and More Logistics & Supply Chain News
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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Cross-Border Logistics Solutions: Keeping Freight in Motion
As nearshoring trends and tariff regulations reshape North American freight flows, shippers turn to experienced logistics partners to manage complexity, ensure continuity, and keep goods flowing smoothly across borders.
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Rusting Russian Rail Link
For decades, Russian rail corridors were marketed to global customers importing product from Russia as the “reliable middle ground” between slow ocean freight and expensive air cargo. However, the backbone of Russian Eurasian land-bridge logistics isn’t faring well.
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18 Ways to Break Through Global Supply Chain Complexity
Managing a global supply chain requires navigating ongoing disruptions, fluctuating tariffs, geopolitical tension, and more. Here are 18 tips to help cut through these obstacles.
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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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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.
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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Conquer the Chaos: Why Global Trade Management Systems Matter Now
With tariffs, disruptions, and rate swings reshaping global trade, shippers need better visibility and agility. GTM systems help them keep up.
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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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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?
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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Why “Global” Freight Audit Isn’t a Buzzword… It’s a Business Requirement
In today’s freight audit and payment environment, the word global is used loosely. A truly global freight audit provider does more than process invoices from around the world.
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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
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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Crises in the Middle East Call for a New Approach in Supply Chain Resilience
By focusing on four key strategic imperatives — identifying risks, understanding their origins, and knowing when and how to activate resilience measures — businesses can transform their Middle East and global supply chains and seek competitive advantage.
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