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(10 articles)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 freig
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
Habib Turki Elected IRU Secretary General, Takes Role Aug 1
The International Road Transport Union (IRU), a major advocate for global road transport operators, has elected Habib Turki as its next secretary general. Turki will assume the role on August 1, repla
UN Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 Confirmed for Saudi Arabia
The United Nations Trade and Development organization (UNCTAD) has confirmed that the UN Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 will take place in Saudi Arabia. This announcement represents a significant plat
Saudi Arabia Hosts Second UN Global Supply Chain Forum in 2026
The United Nations Trade and Development Programme (UNCTAD) has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the second iteration of the UN Global Supply Chain Forum from November 29 to December 1, 2026. Thi