The lead · TechThe farm, home and outdoor retailer is introducing Relex Solutions’ artificial intelligence platform across its stores and distribution centers in phases, with forecasting and replenishment capabilities expected to be operational by mid-2027.
Reshoring and foreign direct investment maintained their momentum last year, with job announcements broadly matching 2024 levels. The Reshoring Initiative forecasts a 25% increase in reshoring-related manufacturing jobs in 2026.
The funding will accelerate the development of AI agents for dispatch, billing and collections, building on the success of Haul-E, which already handles incoming calls and after-hours orders for nearly 80% of haulers using the platform.
Emergency disposal measures in Michoacán have been triggered by the discovery of avocado seed weevil larvae in shipments bound for export, sparking worries over agricultural trade with the United States and the functioning of refrigerated transport.
The Icelandic aircraft lessor has agreed to acquire one Boeing 767-300BCF, with options for two additional conversions, marking its first order for the widebody freighter after placing 11 BCF orders since 2021.
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Spot rate per 40ft container, USD, with change on the previous week.
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The psychological toll of Ali Albokhari’s imprisonment in Turkey has intensified after the seafarer witnessed a fellow inmate attempt to take his own life inside their prison cell. The incident […]
A military confrontation in the Middle East could again put significant pressure on global shipping and energy supply chains. Diplomatic efforts to prevent another flare-up continue, but fears are rising […]
According to the latest Global Liner Performance report from maritime analyst Sea-Intelligence, global container shipping schedule reliability had a slight recovery in September after three months of declines. The report […]
CVC DIF has finalised the acquisition of a majority stake in Cernaval, a Spanish shipyard specialising in the repair, maintenance and conversion of commercial vessels. The transaction brings the shipyard […]
British Columbia’s Ksi Lisims LNG project has signed a long-term supply agreement with German utility Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), another step in its effort to develop a large liquefied […]
Eight months after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, commercial shipping remains caught in the conflict, with vessels operating across the Gulf region facing persistent security threats. […]
MAAP combines supply chain capabilities to enable global growth Australian cycling apparel brand MAAP has teamed up with Bamboo Rose to bring a number of key supply chain activities together […]
The agreement covers up to 4,800 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste-based carbon feedstocks at Aether’s Project Beacon facility in Singapore, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.
African countries account for 68% of global projects and programmes offering CORSIA-eligible carbon credits, as airlines face a potential supply shortfall ahead of their first-phase emissions offsetting obligations.
On November 1st, All Saints' Day, there is a seasonal increase in the volume of fresh flower shipments to Spain. IAG Cargo has moved hundreds of tons of cargo from Colombia and Ecuador in the lead up to this year’s celebrations, with volumes significantly up on the same period in 2025.
FedEx has rolled out a dedicated service for shipping airplane engines and oversized aerospace components, a move that deepens its footprint in aerospace logistics. Built around the particular demands of […]
TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company has partnered with drone delivery specialist Matternet to bring healthcare logistics one step closer to full automation. The partnership will connect hospitals’ internal pneumatic tube […]
Donald Trump says Washington and Ottawa are close to reaching an agreement that could benefit both countries, with agricultural interests, energy cooperation and the future of the Keystone XL pipeline among the issues shaping negotiations.
A contract extension has pushed back the potential work stoppage until November 4, giving employers and union representatives additional time to negotiate an agreement covering approximately 250 port security workers.
A 48-hour crackdown across Arkansas highways resulted in 393 drivers and commercial vehicles being taken out of service, more than 1,000 motor carrier safety violations and 74 immigration-related cases referred for federal enforcement.
Stricter U.S. enforcement of cabotage regulations threatens Mexican truck driver availability, while Nuevo León cuts commercial truck tolls by half and Walmart prepares a major distribution center in Texas expected to generate 425 jobs.
A Seabulk International-operated tug was reportedly left partially sinking after being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while a second attack targeted a tanker off the coast of Saudi Arabia on 1 November.
CEO Ryan Petersen attributes the widening productivity gap to artificial intelligence deployed across customs operations, freight routing and software development, while highlighting regulatory safeguards, tariff refunds and growing demand for data center cargo.