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05 Dec

USTR Extends Remaining China Section 301 Product Exclusions Through 2026

On November 26, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued an important update affecting importers sourcing goods from China. USTR has officially extended the remaining product exclusions under

04 Dec

Europe’s Logistics Real Estate Enters a New Era of Smart Growth

Europe’s logistics property market is transitioning from rapid expansion to a more refined phase of strategic scaling. After years of unprecedented demand and strong cash generation, the sector is now

03 Dec

AI in Supply Chains: What’s Real, What Works, and What Comes Next

Artificial intelligence has moved far beyond buzzwords in supply chain operations. Across forecasting, automation, network planning, and decision support, AI is redefining how logistics teams operate—and where companies can unlock

02 Dec

U.S. Logistics Sector to Surpass $3.1 Trillion by 2033 as E-Commerce and 3PL Demand Accelerate

The U.S. logistics industry is entering a decade of strong expansion, with market value projected to rise from $2.01 trillion in 2024 to $3.15 trillion by 2033, reflecting an annual

01 Dec

Mexico Ends Nationwide Trucker Blockades After Reaching Security and Trade Agreement

Mexico has begun clearing major highway and border blockades after trucker and farmer groups reached an agreement with federal authorities, easing several days of disruptions that significantly slowed freight flows

26 Nov

Global Reverse Logistics Market Poised for Major Growth, Projected to Surpass $1.15 Trillion by 2032

The reverse logistics sector—covering product returns, recycling, refurbishment, asset recovery, and end-of-life management—has become a critical component of today’s supply chains as e-commerce volumes surge and sustainability standards tighten worldwide.

26 Nov

From Labor Shortages to Seamless Flow: The Transformation of Modern DCs

Distribution centers are under pressure as ecommerce growth, tight labor markets, and rising customer expectations force operators to find smarter ways to improve efficiency. With high turnover and ongoing labor

26 Nov

Global Shipping Surprise: The World’s Leading Maritime Power Isn’t Who You Think

It may come as a surprise, but the world’s largest maritime power in 2025 isn’t the country building the most ships or exporting the most goods. According to new data

26 Nov

APHIS to Reinstate Hyphen Requirement for ISPM-15 Wood Packaging Marks Starting January 1, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is alerting importers and supply chain stakeholders that the temporary pause on enforcing the hyphen requirement in ISPM-15