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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Imagine a world where supply chains run with complete transparency, efficiency, and automationwhere every transaction, shipment, and payment are executed seamlessly without intermediaries slowing things down. This is the promise of smart contracts, a blockchain-driven innovation that’s beginning to impact the global supply chain industry. For decades, supply chain management has encountered bureaucratic bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and trust issues.

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Navigating Global Port Congestion: What North American Exporters Need to Know in 2025

MTS Logistics

2024 will be remembered as one of those years in shipping with very heavy congestion globally. From Asia to Europe, from Caribbean to Latin America, most of the major global transshipments hubs have been going through significant bottlenecks. It all started with Red Sea crisis. Additionally, weather-related disruptions in the Asia and Caribbean regions, labor issues in the U.S. & Europe, insufficient infrastructure in West Africa and parts of South America, and a surge in general volumes wer

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Q2 2025 Index Reflects Rising Confidence Amid Economic Uncertainty

Blue Grace Logistics

Q2 2025 Index Reflects Rising Confidence Amid Economic Uncertainty Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 12, 2025 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 12, 2025 The new edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index, for the second quarter of 2025, which was recently issued by Tampa, Fla.

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Report: China's Shipbuilding Boom is Reshaping Balance of Naval Power

Supply Chain Brain

The CSIS estimates that at the current pace of production, China will grow its naval fleet from 234 ships to 425 by 2030.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Logistics Unplugged: Episode 4

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search Ashley Benitez - March 12, 2025 Episode 4: The Power of Partnerships with TMC Transportation Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Keith Chyla VP of Logistics, TMC Transportation Uncover What Makes Logistics Partnerships Truly Thrive In this episode of Logistics Unplugged , Brian is joined by Keith Chyla, VP of Logisti

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Three Supply Chain Shifts That Are Defining 2025

Supply Chain Brain

The evolution of supply chain technology today is about rethinking the way that businesses collaborate, operate and innovate.

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Rastrac Launches Rastrac Marine Vision

RasTrac

Rastrac launches Rastrac Marine Vision, bringing 30+ years of fleet management expertise to marinas. Real-time GPS, geofencing, & asset tracking.

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USDA Signals Egg Price Relief as Bird Flu Outbreak Slows

Supply Chain Brain

A March 7 report from the USDA says that there haven't been any significant bird flu outbreaks detected on farms in at least two weeks.

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Mower Maintenance Tips for a New Season of Commercial Lawn Care

Linxup

For many, somewhere between March Madness Thursday morning tipoff and Easter Sunday marks the unofficial start of spring. With promises of warmer weather just around the corner (stay strong, those of you holding out in icy/snowy regions), that means the season of lawn care is likewise just a few weeks away.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Driving Efficiency Gains With IIOT and Connected Applications

Supply Chain Brain

Real-time data collection and analysis are at the heart of the industrial internet of things (IIoT).

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EPA makes biggest push to date to deregulate diesel emissions

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Trump EPA will reconsider the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Phase 3 final rule.

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ILA and USMX Officially Seal Six-Year Port Contract

Supply Chain Brain

The deal was praised by both sides as a "win-win" deal that protects union jobs, while establishing a framework for introducing new technologies to U.S. ports.

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Successful Supplier Risk Management Requires a Balanced Trinity: Strategy, Governance and Resources

Supply Chain Brain

A successful supplier risk framework will only be successful if a well thought out strategy is supported by a governing body and aligned resources.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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EU and Canada Hit Back Against U.S. Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

The Trump administration's 25% tariffs came into force on March 12, and apply to all steel and aluminum imported into the U.S.

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