APM Terminals to Build $1.8 Billion Terminal in Da Nang
APM Terminals and Vietnam’s Hateco Group have secured a 50‑year concession to build the $1.8 billion Lieu Chieu container terminal in Da Nang. The facility will handle up to 5.7 million TEUs annually, with the first two berths slated for 2028 and full completion by 2035. Approval came from Da Nang’s People’s Committee, positioning the project as a cornerstone for central‑Vietnam logistics. The new hub is expected to serve domestic cargo, Laos’s landlocked trade, and broader transshipment traffic.
Nissan Joins Toyota, Honda in Plans to Export U.S. Cars to Japan
Nissan announced it will begin exporting the Murano SUV, built in Smyrna, Tennessee, to Japan early next year, marking the first American‑made Nissan sold in Japan since the 1990s. The move follows recent regulatory changes that allow U.S.‑produced vehicles to...
U.S. Exploring Venezuelan Fertilizer Purchases
The U.S. Treasury is expanding sanction waivers to allow imports of Venezuelan fertilizer as part of a broader effort to curb soaring input costs for American farmers. The move follows comments from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins that the administration is...
Kale and Tech Mahindra Announce Strategic Partnership
Kale Logistics and Tech Mahindra have forged a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in global logistics, with a focus on ports and airports. The collaboration blends Kale’s cargo‑community SaaS expertise with Tech Mahindra’s engineering, AI, and consulting capabilities to...
Wisconsin-Based Carrier Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Family‑owned Sparhawk Trucking, a Wisconsin‑based carrier with 178 power units per FMCSA data, has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing reveals assets of less than $50,000 against liabilities estimated between $10 million and $50 million. Four related entities—Sparhawk Truck and Trailer, Sparhawk...
Kia and TotalEnergies Extend Global Partnership Through 2031
Kia Corporation and TotalEnergies have renewed their global partnership with a five‑year agreement that extends cooperation through 2031. Under the deal, TotalEnergies will continue supplying its Quartz engine oils to Kia’s worldwide dealer network, supporting vehicle maintenance and performance. The...
Major U.S. Ports Navigate Uncertainty as War with Iran Threatens Global S...
U.S. container ports are bolstering security and coping with sharply higher bunker‑fuel costs as the Iran‑Israel conflict escalates. While the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, shippers are rerouting around the chokepoint, extending voyage times and raising freight expenses. Major...
Saudi Maaden Looks to Yanbu for Phosphates Exports
Saudi Arabian phosphate producer Maaden will restart exports through the Red Sea port of Yanbu, shifting from its traditional Ras Al‑Khair gateway. The move circumvents the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked since late February. Maaden plans to ship...
The Robotics-Powered Retail Revolution and How It Is Taking Us From Scale to Agility
Big‑box retailers built on scale are losing ground as e‑commerce drives demand for faster, more flexible fulfillment. Labor shortages and recurring supply‑chain disruptions expose the fragility of cost‑focused, static operations. Robotics—autonomous mobile robots, AI‑driven picking arms, and integrated software—offers a...
Global Trade Management Is Becoming a Control System
Global Trade Management (GTM) platforms are evolving from pure compliance tools into a comprehensive control layer for cross‑border operations. Rising trade complexity and fragmented legacy systems are prompting organizations to adopt integrated GTM solutions that combine customs automation, shipment visibility,...
Why Women Belong at the Heart of Retail Logistics: ‘You Learn How a Business Really Works’
Louise Cartner, general manager of Sportsshoes.com, argues that women are essential to retail logistics, citing her own warehousing stint as a catalyst for deeper business insight. She highlights how hands‑on logistics work teaches end‑to‑end operations, decision‑making speed, and cost awareness....
Horizon Air Freight: Time-Critical Logistics for Tug, Towboat & Barge Operations
Specialized logistics firm Horizon Air Freight announced its dedicated time‑critical freight services for tug, towboat and barge operations. The company integrates air, charter, inland and coastal freight with vessel schedules, providing urgent spare‑part, AOG and project cargo moves while maintaining...
Sudan Clinics Face Stock-Out in Weeks Due to Middle East War, NGO Says
Save the Children warns that essential medicines for Sudan’s government‑run clinics could be exhausted within two weeks because the Middle East war has blocked key shipping routes. About $600,000 of drugs are stranded in Dubai, and rising freight costs—up 25‑30%...
Hormuz Disruption: CBIC Allows BTT Clearance for Cargo Loaded at One Port, Offloaded at Another
India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued new guidance allowing back‑to‑town (BTT) clearance for containers that are loaded at one Indian port but off‑loaded at another after a vessel returns due to disruptions in the Strait...
IACMI Workforce Development Program Achieves Major Milestones, Advancing Talent Pipeline for Manufacturing Industry
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE), IACMI’s workforce development program, has surpassed 20,000 online students and 5,000 in‑person boot‑camp participants since its 2020 launch. The initiative now delivers 11 CNC machining courses at 43 sites nationwide, drawing participants from colleges, high schools...
Brian Dooley to Lead New Ports of Indiana International Trade Office
Ports of Indiana announced the launch of its first overseas trade office in Ireland, appointing maritime veteran Brian Dooley to lead the European Trade Office based in Cork and Kildare. The office aims to develop a direct Europe‑Indiana container service...
Spend Aggregation Gives Way to New Approaches in a Tariff-Driven Supply Chain
The traditional procurement playbook of aggregating spend to secure rebates is eroding as tariffs become a permanent, volatile cost factor. Companies now must treat tariffs as explicit line‑item expenses and redesign sourcing models to reflect ongoing trade policy shifts. Geographic...
How Dole Is Repositioning Its Supply Chain as a Growth Strategy
Dole is shifting its supply chain from a pure execution function to a strategic growth engine, according to VP of Supply Chain Todd Stillwell. The company has created a dedicated supply‑chain general‑manager role embedded within business teams to influence product...
Ocean Shipping Patterns Erode Intermodal Share From West Coast: Analyst
A new analyst report shows the West Coast’s share of U.S. and Western Canadian import TEUs has slipped from 59% in 2010 to below 49% in 2025, marking a ten‑point decline. The drop mirrors a broader erosion of intermodal rail’s...
Unilode and SATCO Boost Partnership with New LAX MRO Facility and Net Supply Deal
Unilode Aviation Solutions and cargo‑equipment maker SATCO have launched a joint MRO facility at Los Angeles International Airport, providing on‑site ULD maintenance and repair. The partnership also includes a long‑term agreement for Unilode to source SATCO’s fire‑resistant cargo nets, bolstering...
Spain Considers a New Rail Terminal Near Algeciras Port
Spain is evaluating a new rail terminal 11 km west of the Algeciras port to alleviate current capacity constraints, with an estimated €62 million price tag. The proposal includes five new sidings and a 3.65‑km link directly into the port, addressing the...
Insight Works Announces Strategic Partnership with 2Ship
Insight Works announced a strategic partnership with 2Ship to embed the 2Ship carrier platform into its Dynamic Ship app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The integration adds parcel, LTL and FTL shipping support, delivering carrier rates, label generation and...
Körber Teams With NVIDIA to Bring AI Simulations to Warehouses
German automation leader Körber has partnered with NVIDIA to embed AI‑driven simulation tools into warehouse operations. Using NVIDIA’s Omniverse platform, the two companies will create digital twins that let users model layouts, workflows, and new automation before physical changes. The...
Volvo CE Closing Rokbak ADT Business with Motherwell Factory to Focus on Rigid Haulers
Volvo Construction Equipment announced it will close the Rokbak articulated hauler business, with production ending in the second half of 2026. The decision follows unsustainable profitability driven by rising operational costs, supply‑chain constraints and U.S. tariffs. Volvo will shift resources...
Saks Distribution Center Layoffs to Impact Nearly 600 Employees
Saks Global announced the permanent closure of two Pennsylvania distribution centers, eliminating 590 positions. The Wilkes Barre facility will lay off 155 workers starting April 11, while the Pottsville site will cut 435 jobs beginning May 3. Both locations lack union...
China, Russia Discuss Boosting Transport Links as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Shipping
Amid heightened Middle East conflict disrupting traditional maritime corridors, China and Russia convened the inaugural China‑Russia Logistics Business Forum in Moscow to explore deeper logistics cooperation. The dialogue emphasized expanding the Arctic Northern Sea Route, leveraging ports such as Arkhangelsk...
How Congress Can Grow the Space Supply Chain
Demand for satellite constellations, lunar missions and private launches is surging, but the space supply chain lags behind, creating costly delays. The Aerospace Industries Association and PwC released a report outlining gaps and policy fixes, including a two‑way demand‑signaling system...
California High-Speed Rail Authority Issues RFQ
The California High‑Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering architectural and engineering (A&E) services. The IDIQ will be awarded to three distinct pools—minor works for small businesses,...
Hamburg–Berlin Line to Reopen From May
Deutsche Bahn will reopen the Hamburg–Berlin corridor in two phases, starting with the Hamburg‑Hagenow segment on 15 May and the full 278‑km line on 14 June. The staged launch follows a winter‑induced delay but restores regular timetables for long‑distance, regional and freight...
Canada Initiates Safeguard Inquiry Into Imports of Canned and Frozen Vegetables, Considers Future Investigation Into Wood Products
Canada’s finance ministry has instructed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to launch a safeguard inquiry into imports of certain canned and frozen vegetables, covering tariff headings 7.10 and 20.05. The tribunal has 180 days, with a recommendation due by...
MRPL Dispatches 1000th Petcoke Rake to JSW Cement From Mangalore
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) dispatched its 1000th petcoke rail rake, bound for JSW Cement’s Karnool plant. The shipment completed a second batch of 500 rakes, moving 40% faster than the first, highlighting MRPL’s operational improvements. Senior executives from...
EU Adopts New State Aid Rules for Rail
The European Commission has adopted new State aid rules that broaden and simplify subsidies for sustainable land transport, especially rail. The Land and Multimodal Transport (LMT) Guidelines and the Transport Block Exemption Regulation (TBER) take effect on 30 March 2026, allowing certain...
Import Tariffs: Turning Up the Heat on Tariff Evasion
The U.S. is shifting trade enforcement toward economic security, targeting import‑tariff evasion with a new Trade Fraud Task Force and expanded DOJ whistleblower incentives. In 2025 CBP collected a record $200 billion in tariffs, prompting $2 million funding for the task force...
Supply Chain Diversification: How Can You Build Supplier Options for Greater Resilience?
Supply chain diversification has shifted from an optional efficiency tweak to a core resilience strategy. The guide outlines how reliance on a single supplier exposes firms to operational disruption, price volatility, quality stagnation, and geopolitical exposure, as highlighted by recent...
Polymer Price Surge Disrupts Footwear Supply Chain, Forces Manufacturers to Consider Price Hikes
Footwear manufacturers in India are confronting steep cost pressures as polymer‑based sole producers in Kerala scale down operations. Approximately 20‑25% of the state’s plastic processing units have halted due to capital shortages, while polymer prices have jumped nearly 59% since...
Egypt’s NCIC Sells SSP/SOP Higher in Tender
Egyptian fertilizer producer NCIC announced the award of its latest tender, selling the full 25,000 t of single superphosphate (SSP) at $335 per tonne FOB and 1,200 t of sulphate of potash (SOP) at $620‑630 per tonne FOB. The SSP, containing 20.8%...
Real-Time Operational Alignment and Predictive Optimisation Unlock Airport Capacity
Airports are increasingly constrained by fragmented decision‑making rather than runway or gate capacity. SITA’s Total Airport Management platform connects data, teams, and partners in real time, applying predictive analytics to optimise operations and pre‑empt disruptions. Early adopters such as Abu...
FTR Forecasts Toughening Conditions for Shippers
FTR, a freight‑forecasting firm, warns its Shippers Conditions Index could slide to the lowest level in four years as diesel prices surge and capacity tightens. The index, which blends demand, rates, fleet capacity and fuel costs, is projected to dip...
EFM Global Powers BLAST in First Deployment of Multi-Year Partnership
EFM Global executed end‑to‑end freight and production logistics for the BLAST Premier Open Rotterdam, marking the first rollout of its multi‑year partnership with esports promoter BLAST. The operation coordinated seven freight movements across Denmark, Malta and other locations, delivering staging,...
Rail Freight Takes a 60% Modal Share Between Norway’s Two Biggest Cities
Freight traffic between Oslo and Bergen now runs on rail for 60% of trips, outpacing road transport. Twelve freight trains operate daily on the Bergen Line, and volumes in the first two months of 2025 are 20% higher than a...
How the Automotive Markets in the US and Europe Are Changing
Automotive manufacturers are navigating a rapid shift from combustion engines to electric vehicles, with global EV sales projected to rise from 14.7 million in 2025 to 17.4 million in 2026. In the United States, California accounts for roughly 35% of EV registrations,...
China’s Control Over US Drug Supply Alarms Lawmakers
U.S. lawmakers warned that China dominates the supply chain for essential hospital and outpatient medicines, especially generic drugs that fill 90% of prescriptions. Witnesses at a Senate Aging Committee hearing highlighted that China controls roughly 90% of key starting materials...
Doncaster Airport Celebrates ‘Key Milestone’ in Reopening Process
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has reached a key milestone in its reopening plan as the UK Civil Aviation Authority published the initial findings of its Airspace Change Proposal, moving the process to public consultation. The airport’s preferred “Option 3” reduces the volume...
Panama Canal Administrator Outlines Vision 2035 Infrastructure Plan at CMA Shipping Conference 2026
At the CMA Shipping Conference 2026, Panama Canal Administrator Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales detailed the Vision 2035 plan, which includes capacity‑boosting projects, a new container terminal, and the Río Indio Lake water‑reservoir to improve reliability. He highlighted a 8‑10% revenue increase in...
Amazon Adds 1-Hour and 3-Hour Delivery Options in the US
Amazon announced nationwide one‑hour and three‑hour delivery options, initially covering more than 90,000 SKUs. Prime members pay $9.99 for a one‑hour slot and $4.99 for three‑hour delivery, while non‑Prime customers face $19.99 and $14.99 respectively. The service launches in hundreds...
Boots Agrees Logistics Partnership with XPO
Boots has signed a long‑term logistics agreement with XPO Logistics to manage primary transport for its UK and Ireland operations. XPO will move products from Boots’ Beeston and Burton‑on‑Trent service centres to cross‑dock hubs, using dedicated fleets of 35 trunking...
THG Fulfil Launches on Shopify App Store
THG Fulfil has launched a native, zero‑code app on the Shopify App Store, enabling fast‑scaling and medium‑enterprise brands to connect directly to its global logistics network. The integration offers end‑to‑end fulfillment, inventory management, and courier coordination across 195 countries without...
Brittany Ferries Rail Highway Service Back on Track
Brittany Ferries has restored its rail‑highway service between Cherbourg and Bayonne/Mouguerre after a January derailment halted operations. The line resumed with a convoy of 12 wagons and will scale to 18 wagons, moving 36 road trailers per round‑trip. Repairs to...
Danger in Iran Comes at a Cost for Russian INSTC Exporters
The ongoing conflict in Iran has crippled the International North‑South Transport Corridor (INSTC), forcing Russian exporters to confront severe disruptions. Alternative routes can only absorb about 70% of the displaced freight, while transportation costs on those corridors are 20‑30% higher...
Largest Polish Operator Polregio Wants to Lease 200 Km/H Trains From CPK ROSCO
Polregio, Poland’s largest regional rail operator, signed an agreement with CPK’s rolling‑stock company to lease up to 80 new 200 km/h trains for commercial service on the Warsaw‑CPK‑Łódź corridor. The planned “Regio Express” will combine high‑speed travel with intermediate stops, while...
