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-10% vs prior periodEPA 2027 Trucks: What Daimler's Leaders Say About Cost and Compliance
Daimler Truck's senior financial and operational leaders provided rare candor about the trucking industry's immediate future, revealing that the company will bring a fully EPA 2027 compliant Detroit e
7 Critical Cost Factors for Heavy Shipment Budgets
DHL has published guidance on seven key cost considerations that procurement teams should factor into heavy shipment budgets. This educational resource addresses the complexity of budgeting for freigh
Last-Mile Duopoly Breaks: 55% of Retailers Ditch FedEx/UPS
The U.S. parcel market is undergoing a structural shift: 55% of retailers now use carriers outside the traditional FedEx, UPS, and USPS trio, with more than a third actively moving volume away from th
AP Moller Capital Acquires Portek's 7 Global Port Terminals
AP Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Singapore-based Portek International from Mitsui and Co. Portek operates as a feeder terminal operator with interests in seven port
PC-12 Oil Standard Arrives January 2027: Fleet Impact Guide
The American Petroleum Institute is rolling out a new heavy-duty engine oil category called PC-12 effective January 2027, marking the first major oil standard change since 2016. This is not a cosmetic
TA Services Expands Texas Operations With Two Acquisitions
TA Services has acquired two Texas-based trucking businesses, reflecting ongoing consolidation activity in the trucking industry. This expansion into the Texas market strengthens TA Services' regional
Diesel Prices Remain Elevated at $6.18/gal Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Diesel prices declined marginally for the third consecutive week to $6.179 per gallon, but remain historically elevated due to Iran-related geopolitical tensions and refinery disruptions. The national
Qatar expands logistics fund to QR 400 million for manufacturers
Qatar Development Bank has significantly expanded its Logistics Support Fund from an undisclosed previous amount to QR 400 million (approximately USD 110 million), substantially increasing support ava
Yum! Brands Strengthens Supplier Network for Supply Chain Resilience
Yum! Brands is intentionally building a supplier network designed to respond flexibly to disruptions, according to Chief Supply Chain Officer Eric Craft. The strategy emphasizes cultivating suppliers
Nepal Introduces Price Adjustment Mechanism for Public Construction
Nepal's government has introduced the Special Price Adjustment Procedure 2026, a structured mechanism that allows eligible contractors to receive compensation for abnormal cost increases in constructi
Intra-Asia Liner Orders Largest Container Ships on Record
An intra-Asia liner shipping operator has placed an order for its largest container ships ever built, reflecting confidence in regional trade demand and capacity needs. The order represents a signific
Samsung SDS Acquires Woojung Air to Strengthen Asia Air Freight
Samsung SDS is acquiring 100% of South Korean airfreight consolidator Woojung Air, marking a strategic expansion of its logistics infrastructure and capacity procurement capabilities. The deal, expect
Vietnamese Logistics Face 11.67% Transport Cost Surge Amid Oil Price Crisis
Vietnamese transportation and logistics businesses face mounting cost pressures as global oil prices remain elevated due to Middle East geopolitical tensions. September 2026 data shows the transportat
China Orders Record 100+ Car-Carriers to Boost Auto Export Capacity
China's automotive and shipping industries are executing a major fleet expansion strategy, with Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, BYD, and SAIC Anji Logistics jointly investing $2.5 billion to buil
Samsung SDS acquires Woojung Air to expand airfreight capacity
Samsung SDS has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Woojung Air, a South Korean airfreight consolidator, in a strategic move to expand its cargo forwarding capabilities and secure direct airline ca
Restructuring Supply Base: Balancing Resilience and Efficiency
Deloitte addresses the strategic challenge of restructuring supply bases to achieve both resilience and efficiency. Organizations face pressure to build redundancy and flexibility into supplier networ
Fi Europe 2026 Gathers Global Ingredient Suppliers in One Place
Fi Europe 2026 is a trade event designed to consolidate the supply of health and functional ingredients in a single venue. The event serves as a procurement platform where buyers can access a broad ra
Technology prices may spike ahead of Christmas retail season
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has warned that technology product prices could rise significantly during the Christmas shopping season. This warning suggests supply chain con
Tariffs Force Procurement to Abandon Spend Aggregation Strategy
The traditional procurement playbook of maximizing spend concentration with single suppliers for cost leverage is becoming obsolete in today's tariff-volatile environment. Tariffs, which have shifted
Contract Strategies to Prevent Supply Chain Pricing Disputes
Foley & Lardner LLP presents a comprehensive framework for reducing supply chain pricing disputes through proactive contractual design rather than reactive conflict management. The article emphasizes
Iran war drives beauty industry packaging and transport costs
Ongoing tensions involving Iran are raising costs for the beauty and cosmetics industry across multiple supply chain functions. The article reports that expenses for plastic jars, packaging components
Procure Analytics Launches Freight GPO to Cut Shipping Costs
Procure Analytics has launched an integrated freight and logistics group purchasing organization (GPO) aimed at reducing shipping costs for member organizations. By consolidating purchasing power acro
My Freighter Expands Air Cargo Fleet with New Boeing 767
My Freighter, an air cargo operator, has announced the addition of another Boeing 767 freighter to its operational fleet. This move represents a strategic capacity expansion in the competitive air car
Project Logistics Providers Redraw Supply Lines for Efficiency
The heavy lift and project forwarding industry is undergoing a strategic reassessment of how supply lines are configured and managed across global networks. This redrawing of logistics routes and capa
Air Shippers Abandon Long-Term Contracts for Short-Term Flexibility
Air freight shippers are rapidly shifting away from long-term fixed contracts in favor of shorter three-month agreements, reflecting growing uncertainty in global logistics markets. Xeneta data shows
McCormick Raises Inflation Forecast on Freight and Input Costs
McCormick, the major spice and seasoning manufacturer, has increased its inflation forecast due to escalating freight and input costs affecting its operations. The company is responding through a mult
Why Using Multiple 3PLs Can Drive Freight Rates Up
Using multiple third-party logistics providers in pursuit of rate savings can backfire, according to Evans Transportation Services leadership. When shippers flood the same freight lanes with competing
McCormick Raises Inflation Forecast on Freight and Input Costs
McCormick has increased its inflation forecast, citing elevated freight costs and input material expenses as key drivers. This development reflects persistent supply chain pressures affecting the food
Diesel Shortage Forces Trucking Companies to Absorb Rising Fuel Costs
A diesel supply crunch is creating significant cost pressures for the trucking industry, with major carriers now bearing the burden of higher fuel costs under contracts negotiated before the price spi
South Africa Road Freight Faces October Fuel Price Shock
South Africa's road freight sector faces significant cost pressures as fuel prices increase in October, creating immediate challenges for logistics providers and supply chain operations across the reg
NHS Faces Critical Shortages of Essential Generic Drugs
NHS hospitals across the United Kingdom are encountering substantial shortages of essential generic medications, creating operational challenges for healthcare facilities and supply chain managers. Th
C.H. Robinson acquires RXO in $5.8B deal; Wall Street bullish
C.H. Robinson announced the acquisition of RXO, the third-largest 3PL in the U.S., in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $5.8 billion, creating a combined entity with an enterprise value ex
TA Services Expands Cross-Border Capacity with 133-Truck Acquisition
TA Services has completed a significant acquisition of two Texas-based cross-border carriers, Carmen Pacheco Transportation LLC and Interload Forwarding LLC, gaining 133 power units and 550,000 square
Ultimate Guide to Inbound Logistics: 2025 Best Practices
ClickPost has published a definitive guide to inbound logistics for 2025, serving as a reference resource for supply chain professionals managing procurement and upstream logistics operations. The gui
Diesel Price Surge Squeezes Freight Industry Margins
Diesel price increases are creating significant margin compression across the freight and logistics industry, affecting carriers' profitability and operational decisions. This cost escalation comes at
C.H. Robinson acquires RXO for $5.8bn: major logistics consolidation
C.H. Robinson has announced a definitive agreement to acquire RXO for $5.8 billion, marking a significant consolidation move in the North American logistics and freight brokerage sector. This transfor
Adnoc Signs Second LNG Deal with Thailand's Gulf Group
Adnoc, Abu Dhabi's national oil company, has formalized a second liquefied natural gas supply agreement with Thailand's Gulf Group, signaling deepening energy trade relationships between the Middle Ea
GEODIS Orders 110 Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks for India Fleet
GEODIS, a major global logistics provider, has committed to procuring 110 new electric heavy-duty trucks for its Indian operations, marking a significant investment in fleet electrification and sustai
Class 8 Truck Orders Jump 18% as Fleets Navigate 2027 Emissions Shift
North American Class 8 truck orders reached 21,300 units in September, representing an 18% month-over-month increase and a 3% year-over-year rise. The surge reflects a critical market transition as ma
C.H. Robinson Acquires Rival for $5.8 Billion in Major
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, is acquiring a significant competitor for $5.8 billion, marking a major consolidation event in the freight brokerage and
TFI Eyes M&A in LTL and Logistics Amid Market Consolidation
TFI International, a major transportation and logistics provider, is actively evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities within the less-than-truckload (LTL) and broader logistics sectors. This s
CMA CGM completes $1.4B FedEx Supply Chain acquisition
CMA CGM Group has successfully completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, marking a significant consolidation in the global third-party logistics market. This acquisition substantia
India's Saudi Crude Imports Plummet 68% in Two Months
India's crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia have experienced a dramatic contraction, falling 68% from USD 2.8 billion in April to USD 0.9 billion in June according to Rubix Data Sciences. This signifi
Daimler Truck Defence targets €1B in military revenue
Daimler Truck has established a unified global defense unit, Daimler Truck Defence, betting that its ability to leverage commercial truck platforms and manufacturing capacity positions it to capture g
State Extends Malaria Supply Contract to Prevent Stock-Outs
A state government has extended its supply chain contract for malaria medications to prevent potential stock-outs in distribution networks. This proactive procurement decision reflects growing recogni
ARC Expands Commercial Role in US Military Logistics Operations
ARC has expanded its commercial role in supporting US military logistics operations, marking a strategic shift toward greater private sector involvement in defense supply chain activities. This develo
Unlock Hidden Margins: Inflation-Proof Your Supply Chain Today
This article addresses a critical challenge facing supply chain professionals: maintaining profitability and operational efficiency in an inflationary environment. The piece highlights unconventional
Ethiopian Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 777 Freighters to Expand Cargo Capacity
Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing freighter aircraft consisting of 8 new 777-8 models and 2 current-generation 777 cargo jets. This procurement marks Ethiopian's first 777-8 fre
FedEx Orders 2,000 Electric Trucks from Harbinger in $300M Deal
FedEx has placed a historic binding order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty trucks from Harbinger Motors, valued at over $300 million, with delivery targeted by the end of 2027. This represents one o
Diesel Price Surge Squeezes UK Hauliers' Operating Margins
Diesel price increases are creating significant operational and financial stress for haulage companies across the UK and potentially broader European markets. This cost pressure directly impacts trans