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(5 articles)Freight Forwarders Face New National Security Scrutiny
The traditional freight forwarding value proposition—competitive rates, capacity, and transit times—is fundamentally shifting as national security concerns intersect with logistics operations. Regulat
FCC Blocks Foreign Robots in Nearshoring Push
The FCC has implemented a sweeping import block on foreign-manufactured robots, including humanoids, quadrupeds, and mobile platforms, citing cybersecurity and national security concerns. Industry exp
Pentagon invests $2B in critical minerals and battery suppliers
The U.S. Department of Defense has committed over $2 billion in conditional loan agreements through its Office of Strategic Capital to three emerging suppliers: Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metal
Foreign Control of Nigerian Freight Forwarding Sparks Security Red Flags
Nigeria's freight forwarding sector faces mounting scrutiny as foreign entities gain increased control over critical logistics infrastructure, triggering national security concerns among policymakers
Freight Manager Sentenced for Illegal Russia Exports via Third Countries
A former regional manager at Delex Air Cargo LLC has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for orchestrating an illegal scheme to export controlled oil and gas equipment to Russia through inte