AI Expertise Transfer Platform Aims to Solve the Shipping Talent Crisis
Dolgo has launched an AI‑enabled expertise transfer platform to help maritime firms retain critical know‑how as an aging workforce retires. The system captures formal SOPs and informal troubleshooting dialogues, then delivers just‑in‑time guidance while rewarding the original knowledge contributors. Early pilots with the University of South Florida and the Florida Institute of Oceanography show promise for U.S. shipyards and mid‑size maritime businesses. Dolgo will showcase the solution at CMA Shipping 2026, targeting safety and compliance use cases first.
InformationWeek Podcast: Reengineering Your Supply Chain to Be Resilient
InformationWeek’s March 3 2026 podcast examined how companies can reengineer supply chains for resilience using AI and emerging technologies. CTO Lee Rossey of SimSpace and Zimana Analytics CEO Pierre DeBois discussed predictive analytics, digital twins, and strategic automation as key tools. They highlighted...
K+N Still Largest Airfreight Forwarder Despite DSV Takeover of Schenker
Kuehne+Nagel retained its position as the world’s largest airfreight forwarder in 2025, posting a 7% volume increase to 2.2 million tonnes, ahead of DSV’s 2 million tonnes despite DSV’s recent acquisition of DB Schenker. The Swiss carrier’s growth was driven by surging demand...
When Does $5 Million Become a Drop in the Ocean?
Vanson Bourne’s research with Xeneta shows that freight market intelligence can turn costly supply‑chain disruptions into predictable events. By delivering rate‑movement, capacity and transit‑time alerts, procurement teams can act before penalties, inventory gaps, or panic‑premium spot purchases arise. The study highlights...
The Children’s Place Expands Sourcing Chief’s Remit in Turnaround Push
The Children’s Place has broadened SVP Kristin Clifford’s responsibilities to include product operations, international and technical design, alongside her existing sourcing duties, effective February 24, 2026. The reshuffle also adds Kim Roy as executive director overseeing design, merchandising, planning and...
Mediterranean Corridor Split: Spain to Meet 2030 ETCS Target While France Delays
Spain is on track to finish its Mediterranean Corridor segment with ETCS by 2030 after committing more than €7 billion since 2018. France, however, has postponed the ETCS rollout on the Montpellier‑Béziers‑Perpignan stretch to 2042, creating a cross‑border signalling gap. The...
Huge “Shadow Layer” Of Organizations Hit by Supply Chain Attacks
Black Kite’s 2025 Third‑Party Breach Report reveals a massive "shadow layer" of supply‑chain attacks, with 136 verified breaches exposing 719 downstream companies and 433 million individuals. Vendors reported an additional 26,000 unnamed corporate victims, suggesting even higher impact. Software‑services providers accounted...
How Booking Platforms Are Helping Airlines Reach Customers
Airlines have long relied on manual, relationship‑driven sales to fill cargo capacity, but rising market complexity and cost pressure are straining that model. Digital booking platforms now let forwarders view, book, and confirm space in real time while airlines keep...
The Potential of Nuclear-Powered Ships Moves to the Forefront at Posidonia 2026
At Posidonia 2026, CORE POWER will host a high‑level executive briefing on civil maritime nuclear propulsion, signaling a shift from theoretical debate to concrete industry engagement. Leaders from shipping, finance, ports and energy will discuss fourth‑generation molten‑salt reactors that could...
Mozambique: Ustda Partners in Mozambique to Diversify Rare Earths Supply Chains
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed an agreement to fund a pre‑feasibility study for Monte Muambe Mining Ltda’s rare‑earth project in Mozambique. The study will de‑risk mine and processing facility development, aiming to produce mixed rare‑earth carbonates for...
€16.7 Million for a Modernised Rail Link to Setúbal Port
Portugal has allocated €16.7 million to modernise the rail link serving the Setúbal port, part of a broader €40 million corridor investment. The project will electrify the line and accommodate 750‑metre trains, targeting 2,900 train movements annually. Infraestruturas de Portugal expects improved...
Vietnamese Exporters Face Rising Costs, Delays as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Red Sea
Vietnamese exporters are confronting higher logistics, insurance and raw‑material costs as Middle‑East tensions disrupt Red Sea shipping lanes. Companies such as Dony Garment and Cat Van Loi report potential 15‑20‑day delays that could jeopardise peak‑season deliveries and project timelines. Panic‑buying...
Blue UAS List Evolves and NW Blue Is Positioned for American Drone Dominance
The Department of Defense transferred stewardship of the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit to the Defense Contract Management Agency in 2026, turning the list into a scalable procurement marketplace. DCMA’s Special Programs Unmanned Systems‑Experimental Command now...
Rail Logistics Europe (SNCF) Demonstrated ‘Notable Resilience’
France’s SNCF Group posted a fifth straight year of profit in 2025, lifting net profit to €1.8 bn on stable €43 bn revenue. Rail Logistics Europe (RLE) saw EBITDA climb to €260 m, raising its margin to 14.4% despite a 1.6% revenue dip...
Joseph Joseph Extends Partnership with XPO Logistics
Joseph Joseph is expanding its collaboration with XPO Logistics to include global freight forwarding from China to XPO’s Rugby, UK warehouse. The extended contract gives XPO full control of the supply chain, from sourcing to final delivery, and introduces AI‑driven customs...
Divača–Koper New Railway to Open for Tests Next Week
Slovenian infrastructure firm 2TDK will open the new Divača‑Koper railway for test runs from 9 to 11 March. The line, Slovenia’s first long‑distance slab‑track (RHEDA 2000) installation, will undergo safety measurements on derailment coefficient and lateral acceleration before commercial service begins...
Localisation Is the Aim of the Game in Defence Procurement
Defence procurement is shifting toward localisation, making domestic manufacturing and technology transfer essential for deal closure. European governments now demand local production as a contract condition. Hungary leads the change, signing agreements with Rheinmetall for the KF41 Lynx and Nurol Makina...
Torpol Wins Contract to Rebuild Warsaw East Station
Polish rail manager PKP PLK awarded Torpol the €946.4 million contract to rebuild Warsaw East station and Warszawa Stadion stop. Torpol’s €700 million bid was selected from six offers, with EU co‑financing expected under the FEnIKS programme. The project includes seven new platforms, a...
Griffin Locomotive Approval Process Begins in Germany
Polish rolling‑stock maker Newag has launched the German approval process for its Griffin E4MSUa‑002 locomotive, following electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests in Switzerland and the Czech Republic. The multi‑system electric locomotive is being prepared for certification to operate on Germany and Austria’s...
Union Maritime Bulks up with First Newcastlemax Newbuilds
Union Maritime, a UK‑based tanker operator, is linked to its first Newcastlemax bulk carrier order, potentially securing up to four 215,000‑dwt vessels from China’s Wuhu Shipyard. The deal includes two firm ships and two options at roughly $76 million each, with...
UBB Reșița Elevates Metrology Training with Cutting-Edge Mitutoyo CMM
Babeș‑Bolyai University’s Faculty of Engineering in Reșița has equipped its research lab with a Mitutoyo MiSTAR 555 coordinate measuring machine, funded by the West Regional Development Agency. The CMM provides 2.2 µm accuracy over a 500 × 500 × 500 mm volume and comes with 20 educational...
3D Scanning Metrology: A Guide to Accuracy and Resolution
The article explains how modern structured‑light 3D scanners, such as those from SMARTTECH3D, have replaced manual tools by delivering rapid, non‑contact measurements. It distinguishes accuracy—the closeness to true dimensions—from resolution, the density of captured points, and cites the VDI/VDE 2634 standard...
Performance Shipping Orders Suezmax Pair in China
Performance Shipping, the Nasdaq‑listed Greek tanker owner, has signed contracts for two 158,000 dwt suezmax vessels with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. Each newbuild costs $81.5 million and is scheduled for delivery in October 2028 and May 2029. The ships will be Tier III, scrubber‑fitted and meet...
When Test Results Can’t Be Trusted: Solving Repeatability and Measurement Drift
Laboratories often assume test repeatability, yet subtle shifts in equipment, operators, and environment cause measurement drift that goes unnoticed until costly failures emerge. In paint labs, consistent pass results mask growing variability, leading to rework, delayed product launches, and regulatory...
Florida’s Fields Are Hurting – What That Means for Reefer Freight Right Now
Florida experienced an unprecedented freeze from late December 2025 through early February 2026, inflicting over $3 billion in agricultural losses. Key commodities such as tomatoes, squash, and bell peppers saw up to 50% crop loss, while strawberries, blueberries, and citrus also...
VLCC Rates Hit New Sky-High Record: $424,000 Per Day
VLCC charter rates surged to a record $424,000 per day after the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, as the Strait of Hormuz was officially closed to traffic. Spot rates for Middle‑East‑to‑China voyages jumped well above $400,000, dwarfing the recent $100,000‑plus benchmarks....
Automation and Inkjet Reshape Print Manufacturing in 2026 – Jet Technologies
Australian print manufacturers are accelerating automation and digital inkjet adoption to counter chronic labour shortages, tighter turnaround expectations, and rising job complexity. Jet Technologies reports a structural shift toward production lines with fewer human touchpoints, leveraging connected digital platforms beyond...
WA Gov’t Targets Manufacturing and Key Industries in New Workforce Strategy
The Western Australian Government announced a new WA Workforce Strategy aimed at bolstering priority sectors such as advanced manufacturing, defence, clean energy, construction, tourism, hospitality and the care economy. Six industry‑focused roundtables and an online consultation running until 30 April 2026 will...
Australia Doubles Down on Manufacturing with Critical Minerals Rise
The Australian Government’s 2025 edition of Australia’s Identified Mineral Resources (AIMR) highlights a surge in critical mineral reserves and production, reinforcing the nation’s role as a reliable supplier for high‑tech manufacturing, defence and clean‑energy sectors. Eleven critical minerals, including fluorine,...
US PX May Tighten on Mideast Gulf Fighting
US‑Israeli attacks on Iran have halted vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening paraxylene (PX) shipments from Saudi Arabia's Jubail port to the US Gulf Coast. While 56% of US PX imports come from Saudi Arabia, roughly half load...
34th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: The Great Disconnect—Bridging the Knowing/Doing Gap in Logistics
The 34th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends uncovers a pronounced "Great Disconnect" between what logistics leaders know and what they actually implement. Respondents across people, process, and technology pillars acknowledge AI, talent development, and digital tools as critical,...
Align AI Adoption with Climate Goals
AI adoption is rapidly expanding across supply chains, yet sustainability considerations remain marginal. APQC reports that only 30% of AI initiatives factor in environmental impact, despite most firms targeting Net Zero by a median of 2040. Energy consumption is split...
TPM26: Iran Conflict Puts New Risk on US Economic Growth: Yellen
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the Iran‑Israel conflict threatens to choke oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude futures to their highest level in over a year. Higher energy prices could lift inflation and undermine the...
Decision Velocity: The New Operating Advantage for Supply Chain Leaders
Supply chain leaders must shift from merely detecting disruptions to acting on them at unprecedented speed. The concept of decision velocity—rapidly converting data signals into confident decisions and coordinated actions—emerges as a critical capability. The article outlines three practical domains...
The 2025 Holiday Season Tested Retail Execution: What Retailers Need to Know for 2026
The 2025 holiday season proved fulfillment is now a front‑line consumer experience, as Adobe reported over $10 million in online spend each minute on Cyber Monday and NRF said holiday spending topped $1 trillion. While 91% of shoppers entered the period confident...
Hexagon Unveils “Octave” As Planned Software Spin-Off
Hexagon AB announced the creation of Octave, a new brand that will house its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division, Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial portfolio, and the Bricsys, ETQ and Projectmates businesses. The spin‑off aims to form a standalone industrial‑software company delivering...
Witron Breaks Company Order Intake Record
WITRON announced a record-breaking order intake, fueled by new contracts with major food retailers such as REWE, Tesco, Walmart and Ahold Delhaize. The company also completed a transition to a dual‑foundation governance model, reinforcing its independence and long‑term stability. Parallel to...
Study Finds Gaps in Visibility and Execution for Supply Chain Operators
Sage’s 2026 State of Supply Chain Report, based on a survey of over 200 retail and wholesale operators, reveals that many small and mid‑size businesses lack the visibility and execution capabilities needed to handle ongoing disruptions. Only half of the...
Veyor Raises $10.5 Million in Series A Funding to Grow Construction Logistics Platform
Construction logistics platform Veyor secured a $10.5 million Series A round, valuing the company between $50 million and $75 million. The round was led by Marbruck Investments with participation from CoAct, Investible and SpringCapital. US revenue now exceeds 30 % of total sales and is...
Uzbekistan’s Afghanistan Push Accelerates
Uzbekistan has accelerated economic integration with Afghanistan, with 2025 bilateral trade reaching $1.5‑$1.68 billion—a 53% jump from the prior year and 2.5‑fold growth since 2021. Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev aims to lift trade to $5 billion, backed by a forthcoming Kabul...
Iran War Shakes Up Global Shipping Routes
The U.S.-Israeli strike on Iranian targets and Tehran's retaliatory actions have caused a sudden shutdown of maritime traffic in the Gulf of Oman, especially the Strait of Hormuz. Ship groundings and heightened naval alerts have crippled oil tanker movements and...
Norfolk Southern Announces Extended Partnership With Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
Norfolk Southern has renewed its partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, committing $250,000 per year for the next two years. The funding will continue to power ATDC’s Sustainability Tech vertical, which now supports 29 active startups across renewable...
MSC Downgrades India-Europe/Med Network Amid Transshipment Cargo Lift Woes
Mediterranean Shipping Company announced a downgrade of its India‑Europe and Mediterranean services, cutting vessel capacity on the Himalaya Express (HEX) from roughly 14,000 TEU to about 9,000 TEU. The IPAK service, run with the Shipping Corporation of India, will also...
Why Novo Nordisk's Ireland Expansion Is Key to Fighting Off Eli Lilly
Novo Nordisk announced a €432 million ($506 million) investment to expand its Athlone, Ireland facility, increasing capacity for oral products such as the newly launched Wegovy pill. The expansion is intended to secure supply outside the United States and help the company...
East Harbour Transit Hub Main Building Construction Begins
Metrolinx has broken ground on the East Harbour Transit Hub, a new interchange station in Toronto’s Riverdale, Riverside and Leslieville neighborhoods. The 38‑acre transit‑oriented community will link the Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO lines with the future Ontario Line, targeting...
IATA Flags Growing Risks Despite January’s Air Cargo Demand Growth
IATA reported that global air‑cargo demand rose 5.6% year‑on‑year in January 2026, while capacity increased 3.6% to a record‑high ACTK level. Africa led with an 18.2% demand jump, whereas the Americas saw a sixth consecutive month of decline. Asia‑Pacific capacity...
These Are the 3 Final Nominees of the RailTech Innovation Award
The RailTech Innovation Award 2026 shortlist features The Signalling Company, Voestalpine Track Solutions, and GeoNext, each showcasing breakthrough technology in digital signalling, sustainable infrastructure, and AI‑driven asset analysis. The Signalling Company unveiled the world’s first software‑defined ETCS platform, achieving certification...
Leo Express Launches Warsaw Services Strengthening Renfe’s Polish Expansion
Leo Express has launched two daily return services between Warsaw and Krakow, marking its first entry into Poland’s busiest rail corridor. The service, operated with Stadler FLIRT trains, expands cross‑border connectivity to the Czech Republic and aligns with increased frequencies...
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[Webinar] Firefighting Vs. Foresight: AI and the Industry 5.0 Shift in Food & Beverage
Frost & Sullivan and Aptean are hosting a webinar on March 26, 2026 to discuss the Industry 5.0 shift in food and beverage. The session highlights how AI‑embedded, unified platforms can replace fragmented, reactive processes across production, quality, supply chain, and finance. Speakers will illustrate...
CSX Modernizes Data Management System
Infosys announced the completion of a large‑scale data modernization program for CSX Corporation, deploying its AI‑first Topaz platform built on Microsoft Fabric and Purview. The effort consolidated CSX’s fragmented data landscape into a unified cloud‑native environment, creating over 170 data...
