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(14 articles)Rail Transport Delivers Rocks to Hungarian Nuclear Plant
This article highlights a bulk materials transportation project in Hungary where rocks and aggregates are being delivered via rail to support a nuclear power plant project. The use of rail freight for
Selecting Clearing & Forwarding Agents in Nigeria: Best Practices
DHL has published guidance on selecting clearing and forwarding agents in Nigeria, a critical decision point for companies importing or exporting goods through West African trade corridors. This instr
Norden Partners with REMINAC Miners via MoU Agreement
Norden, a global shipping and logistics company, has formalized a strategic partnership with REMINAC through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement signals an expansion of Norden's presen
Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains for Majority of Industry Leaders
Tariffs have emerged as a critical destabilizer affecting the vast majority of supply chain operations, with 86% of industry leaders reporting measurable disruption to their logistics networks. This w
Azerbaijan Airlines Partners with ACL Airshop for Pallet Fleet
Azerbaijan Airlines has selected ACL Airshop as its pallet fleet provider, representing a strategic procurement decision for the carrier's air cargo operations. This partnership enables Azerbaijan Air
amfori Risk Management Playbook: Supplier Resilience
amfori, a leading supply chain standards organization, has published a comprehensive Risk Management Playbook designed to help procurement professionals identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain vul
Tariff Uncertainty Pressures Wine & Spirits Glass Supply Chains
The wine and spirits industry confronts mounting supply chain challenges stemming from tariff uncertainty surrounding glass container imports, creating operational friction across the value chain. Pro
Trump Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Countries Hit Supply Chains
The Trump administration has announced double-digit tariffs affecting approximately 60 countries, ostensibly targeting nations with forced labour concerns in their supply chains. This sweeping trade a
Trump Metal Tariffs Expand Using National Security Provision
The Trump administration has expanded metal tariffs on the U.S. market by invoking national security authorities, a legal pathway that circumvents traditional trade dispute resolution mechanisms and r
US Trade Deficit Shrinks to 2009 Lows Amid Tariff Adjustments
The United States trade deficit in October contracted to its smallest level since 2009, a development directly attributable to recent tariff measures implemented by the Trump administration. This cont
Combat Produce Inconsistencies in Restaurant Supply Chains
Restaurant operators face persistent challenges with ingredient consistency—particularly produce—due to natural variations in flavor and quality driven by seasonality, geographic sourcing, and environ
Carrier Selection Under Scrutiny: What Shippers Need to Know
Carrier selection has become an increasingly critical focus area for shippers and logistics professionals as market conditions, service reliability, and cost pressures intensify. The transportation in
Factory Output Surges as Firms Stockpile Against Price Hikes
Factory production is experiencing significant acceleration globally as manufacturers and distributors engage in defensive stockpiling in anticipation of upcoming price increases. This represents a ta
Kraft Heinz Consolidates Procurement and Supply Chain Leadership
Kraft Heinz has announced a significant organizational restructuring that consolidates its procurement and supply chain functions under unified leadership. Janelle Aydin, effective July 1, assumes the