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(1043 articles)US-China Trade Policy Shifts as Relations Evolve
The World Economic Forum examines how changing US-China relations are shaping the trajectory of trade policy between the two largest economies. Supply chain professionals should monitor these developm
Texas Judge Affirms $600M Nuclear Verdict Against C.H. Robinson
A Texas judge has affirmed a $604 million judgment against C.H. Robinson stemming from a March 2021 fatal accident that killed three persons, including a driver employed by carrier Lupus Superior. The
Drug Ring Exploited Unknowing Truckers: 45kg Cocaine Seizure
Law enforcement in Florida has dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking operation that exploited legitimate trucking companies to move cocaine from California to Florida. Operation Icebreaker resul
Congressional scrutiny on China-backed carrier intensifies amid espionage accusations
Congressional subcommittee heads are calling for enhanced scrutiny of China-backed Cosco's vessels operating on US services, following Trump administration officials' public accusations of espionage a
Wyoming Logistics Broker Hit With $9.4M Fraud Verdict
A California jury delivered a stark reminder of the operational and legal risks inherent in third-party logistics relationships, awarding $9.4 million in damages to medical glove importer Ashtel Studi
Container Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz as Attacks Escalate
Two container and bulk carrier vessels sank near the Strait of Hormuz this week following projectile strikes, marking a sharp escalation in attacks that traditionally targeted tankers. The Singapore-f
Hormuz Strait Disruption Now Threatening Global Harvests
Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are now translating into real-world impacts on agricultural harvests, according to UN reporting. This escalation from transportation delay to downstream ha
Maersk warns of converging European logistics crises amid Middle East uncertainty
Maersk has issued a critical Europe Market Update warning that multiple supply chain disruptions are converging simultaneously, creating a perfect storm for shippers. The convergence includes persiste
How interconnected supply chain risks amplify disruption costs
Supply chain risks rarely occur in isolation. Asia Insurance Review highlights that the most consequential disruptions often stem from how different risks interact and amplify each other, rather than
Penske Automotive goes private in $212/share buyout deal
Penske Automotive Group has accepted a buyout offer from two of its current owners: Penske Corp (which will hold 64% post-acquisition) and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. The transaction values the company at $212
R&R Trucking CEO Files $12.7M Assets in Bankruptcy After January Collapse
Richard Francis, CEO of the collapsed R&R Family of Companies, has disclosed $12.7 million in personal assets against $7.5 million in liabilities in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The largest asset i
4 Freight Brokerage Qualities Every Shipper Must Evaluate
The article identifies four core qualities that distinguish trustworthy freight brokers: thorough carrier vetting, technology adoption, industry specialization, and pricing transparency. These capabil
Port Ransomware Attacks Cost $380M: How Supply Chains Must Adapt
Supply chain professionals face a new class of operational risk as cybercriminals shift their focus to port infrastructure. A June 2026 ransomware attack on Italy's Adriatic Port Authority and a coord
Politics and Policy Reshape Parcel Delivery Competition
Political and policy forces are increasingly determining the competitive dynamics of the U.S. parcel delivery market, moving beyond traditional operational metrics. Labor regulation is intensifying ac
Rhine Low Water Pushes 35% of Cargo to Road, Rail as Capacity Strains
Unseasonably persistent low water levels along the Rhine River are creating one of the most severe inland navigation disruptions since 2018, forcing a significant portion of container cargo away from
Container Ship Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Security Crisis
A UAE-managed container ship, GFS PRIDE, has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz as regional maritime security threats intensify. This incident underscores growing risks to one of the world's most critical
Hormuz Attacks Drive Shipping Costs Up, Force Energy Rerouting
Intensified attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are creating acute pressure on global energy logistics. Container ships and tankers face repeated threats from unidentified projectile
Freight Broker Sues Rival Over Employee Theft, Customer Poaching
Edge Logistics has filed a 51-page federal lawsuit against Freight Tec Management Group and four former employees, alleging a coordinated scheme to steal customers and confidential information while s
AI Shippers Face Severe Air Freight Capacity Crunch as Rates Surge
AI hyperscalers are competing fiercely for dwindling air freight capacity during peak season, with many still unable to book sufficient space for servers, chips, and data center equipment. While ecomm
38 Shipping and Port Groups Hit by Data Extortion Threat
A newly active cyber extortion group called n0n has publicly named 38 shipping, port, and logistics organizations across 18 countries as victims of a coordinated data theft campaign, raising alarm abo
Business Interruption Claims Hit $950K Average Amid Supply Chain Fragility
Business interruption insurance claims have surged to an average of $950,000, representing a 70% increase over property damage claims and a 30% annual growth rate over the past two years. An analysis
Cyber Attacks Expose Logistics Industry Vulnerability
Recent cyberattacks on major logistics providers, including a July 29 breach at CEVA Logistics affecting eight European warehouses and a data theft incident at Uber Freight, demonstrate the growing vu
Cyberattacks disrupt European grocery cold chains
Cyberattacks against major European retailers have revealed a critical vulnerability in grocery supply chains: digital disruption of physical infrastructure and logistics systems can halt the movement
How Tariffs Disrupt Global Supply Chains and Hit Stock Markets
The Trump administration's broad tariff policies are creating cascading disruptions across global supply chains and financial markets. When tariffs are imposed on raw materials like steel and aluminum
Hazmat Compliance: New Battery Rules Reshape Logistics Operations
The hazardous materials shipping landscape is undergoing significant transformation as regulatory bodies worldwide tighten requirements for lithium-ion batteries, bulk chemicals, and other dangerous g
National Debt Hits $40T: Freight Costs Rising Via Interest Rates
The U.S. gross federal debt surpassed $40 trillion in August 2026, with net interest costs now exceeding $1 trillion annually and consuming 18.5% of federal revenue, a record high. This structural fis
Supply Chain Volatility Expected Through 2027, Industry Warns
Industry stakeholders are signaling that supply chain volatility will remain a structural challenge through 2027, not a temporary disruption. This outlook suggests that supply chain professionals shou
West Africa Port Congestion Reveals Infrastructure Investment Mismatch
West African container ports are experiencing significant congestion driven by a fundamental mismatch between terminal capacity investments and hinterland infrastructure development. A 19.4% year-on-y
Taylor Farms Halts Mexico Lettuce Sourcing During Cyclospora Season
Taylor Farms has suspended lettuce harvesting and processing operations in central Mexico during the May to August period, which the CDC identifies as the high-risk cyclosporiasis season. This sourcin
Q4 2026 Supply Chain Risk Index: Transportation Disruption at 3-Year High
The Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for Q4 2026 reveals that transportation disruption risk remains the highest-rated category, down from a record high in Q3 but still substantially
Q4 Freight Fraud Surges: How to Spot Scams Before Dispatch
As Q4 peak season approaches, freight fraud is intensifying across European transport networks. Criminals are leveraging seasonal capacity pressures to execute sophisticated schemes including double-b
Top Logistics Firms Position for Disruption: Battery & AI Logistics
Major logistics providers including Kuehne + Nagel, DHL, Expeditors, and DSV are identified as top performers during supply chain stress. The excerpt highlights strategic moves in battery logistics as
Ship Recycling Hits 50-Year Low as Aging Fleet Balloons
Global shipbreaking activity has collapsed to its lowest level in over five decades, with only 273 vessels scrapped in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 13% decline from an already weak pr
Supply Chain Risk Matrix: Essential Data for Effective Risk Assessment
Z2Data discusses the critical data requirements for constructing a supply chain risk matrix, a foundational tool for identifying and managing supplier and operational vulnerabilities. Understanding wh
Rosatom Expands Control Over Russian Transport Networks
According to reporting by the Bellona Foundation, Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear agency, is expanding its control beyond nuclear operations into transport and shipping infrastructure. This consolidat
Resilinc Microsoft Copilot Integration Brings Real-Time Risk to Procurement Teams
Resilinc has launched a Microsoft Copilot plugin that embeds supply chain risk intelligence directly into the tools procurement and supply chain teams already use daily. Through natural language queri
Fifth Circuit Liability Ruling Threatens Broker Industry Standards
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision holding Penske Logistics vicariously liable for a fatal accident involving a driver employed by a carrier (OK Trans) several steps removed in a
Maersk Warns of East Africa Cargo Delays from October-December Rains
Maersk has issued a formal customer advisory warning of significant disruption risks across East African supply routes during the October to December period, driven by anticipated El Niño-induced heav
Australian Firms Face Critical Cyber Supply Chain Risk Gaps
Australian firms are experiencing significant gaps in their cyber supply chain risk management, according to SecurityBrief Australia. The report highlights widespread vulnerabilities in how companies
Descartes Expands Fraud Prevention in Carrier Vetting and Shipment Execution
Descartes has expanded its freight fraud prevention capabilities to cover both carrier vetting and shipment execution workflows. This development helps logistics companies reduce fraud risk across mul
Spot Rates No Longer Reliable Guide to Box Shipping Market
Sea-Intelligence has published research demonstrating that container spot rates have become increasingly volatile and unreliable as predictors of overall market conditions since the pandemic began. Th
Noble Supply Bankruptcy: When Government Is Your Largest Creditor
US-based privately held logistics company Noble Supply & Logistics has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, caught in a critical race between collecting receivables and depleting cash reserves. The compan
UK Supply Chains Face Critical Mineral Stockpiling Impact
Stockpiling of critical minerals is creating meaningful disruptions across UK supply chains. The practice, driven by supply security concerns, raises inventory costs and complicates procurement planni
Super Typhoon Disrupts Shipping and Holiday Supply Chains
A super typhoon has disrupted shipping operations and supply chains, with ripple effects extending to holiday shopping timelines. The disruption affects ocean freight routes and logistics networks in
2026 Tariff and Carrier Changes Could Reshape Supply Chains
The start of 2026 signals a major inflection point for supply chain professionals, with substantial tariff policy changes and carrier capacity or rate adjustments converging simultaneously. This dual
UPS and FedEx Aircraft Groundings Threaten Holiday Shipping
UPS and FedEx are operating with reduced air freight capacity due to grounded aircraft, raising questions about their ability to handle holiday shipping demand. This development comes during the criti
War Escalation Drives Shipping Costs Higher for B2B Sellers
War escalation is pushing shipping costs upward and creating delivery risks for B2B sellers globally. The disruption reflects how geopolitical events directly impact transportation routes, carrier cap
US Trade Policy Changes Pressure UPS Supply Chain Operations
Changes in US trade policy are creating headwinds for UPS' supply chain business segment. The article reports that evolving trade regulations are presenting operational challenges for the carrier's lo
Tariff Uncertainty Tests Cross-Functional Supply Chain Teams
Deloitte reports that rising tariff uncertainty is putting significant pressure on cross-functional supply chain teams. The lack of predictability in trade rules forces organizations to stress-test th
Trade Policy Uncertainty Threatens Global Markets in September 2025
The UN Trade and Development organization has highlighted growing trade policy uncertainty as a significant threat to global markets. Supply chain professionals face heightened risk due to unpredictab