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(19 articles)Freight Transport ESG Adoption Rising, but SME Execution Lags
A new study from LIUC Cattaneo University reveals that sustainability adoption in freight transport has matured significantly, with 59 percent of shippers and 53 percent of hauliers now maintaining fo
STB Orders Union Pacific Records Disclosure Over CEO Retaliation Remarks
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has ordered Union Pacific to disclose records following remarks by the company's CEO regarding potential retaliation tied to merger discussions. This regulatory
AI Agents Create $341K Loss Due to Misaligned Incentives
A supply chain simulation by McKinsey and Seco Tools demonstrated a critical governance failure: five AI agents each achieved their individual performance targets but collectively destroyed $341,000 i
Supply Chain Investibility: Why Financial Resilience Now Matters More Than Efficiency
The supply chain industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how organizations assess and manage their networks. Efficiency and operational resilience, once the primary focus, are no longer suffic
Volvo Cars Reveals Data and Collaboration Keys to Future-Proof Logistics
Jonathan Flores Cortes, head of logistics Americas at Volvo Cars, outlined a comprehensive framework for future-proofing inbound material flows at ALSC Global 2026. His insights emphasize that effecti
Ethiopia Hosts FIATA World Congress 2027, Elevating African Logistics
Ethiopia has been officially designated as the host country for the 2027 FIATA World Congress, receiving the symbolic FIATA Talking Stick. This recognition reflects growing importance of African logis
India Restructures Major Port Oversight Under New Transport Authority
India has consolidated oversight of its major port projects under a new transport authority, representing a significant policy restructuring in how the country manages its critical maritime infrastruc
Cabinet OKs Integrated Transport Authority to Unify Logistics
India's cabinet has approved the establishment of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority, a structural reform designed to consolidate planning and coordination across the country's fragmented
STB Appoints BNSF Veteran to Lead Economics Office
The Surface Transportation Board has appointed Marty Schlenker, a 17-year veteran of BNSF Railway, as director of its Office of Economics, alongside naming Terrence McDermott as senior adviser to Chai
Why Boards Must Rethink Supply Chain Oversight
Supply chain management has traditionally been relegated to operational and procurement committees, but mounting disruptions, from geopolitical tensions to climate events, demand board-level strategic
TWAL Director Joins NSW Freight Advisory Council
A Transport Workers Union Australian Logistics (TWAL) director has been appointed to the New South Wales freight advisory council, marking increased labor representation in regional freight policy gov
Sanjiv Garg Joins ACTO as Senior Advisor
Sanjiv Garg has been appointed as Senior Advisor to the Association of Container Train Operators (ACTO), marking a personnel development within India's inland container transport leadership. This appo
UK Appoints First Dedicated Logistics Minister
The United Kingdom has appointed its first dedicated logistics minister, marking a structural shift in how the government approaches supply chain policy and transport sector governance. This developme
New BAVRA Standard Transforms Shipper Broker Selection Risk Management
Cassandra Gaines, founder of Carrier Assure, has introduced the BAVRA Standard, a 34-page framework designed to help shippers establish rigorous, defensible processes for selecting and monitoring frei
Habib Turki Appointed IRU Secretary General
Habib Turki has officially assumed the role of secretary general at the International Road Transport Union (IRU), taking the reins of the global body that shapes road freight policy and standards. Thi
Bangladesh Experts Oppose Foreign Ownership Hike in Logistics
Bangladesh is facing industry pushback on a proposal to increase foreign ownership limits in its logistics sector. Expert stakeholders are urging the government to withdraw this initiative, signaling
Supreme Court Ruling Forces Carriers to Overhaul Documentation
The U.S. Supreme Court's *Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC* ruling has fundamentally altered the legal landscape for freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, imposing a new standard
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Rail Regulator STB
A landmark Supreme Court decision in *Trump v. Slaughter* has fundamentally altered the balance of power over independent regulatory agencies, with immediate implications for the Surface Transportatio
THLG Elects Executive Committee at 74th Annual Conference
The Transported Asset Protection Association's Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding Interest Group (THLG) has elected its Executive Committee during its 74th annual conference, signaling continued organiza