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FTZ vs Bonded Warehouse vs Bonded CFS Entry

Dedola Global Logistics

[link] FTZ vs Bonded Warehouse vs Bonded CFS Entry: Smart Duty Deferral Strategies for China Imports in 2025 For U.S. importers sourcing from China, tariffs remain one of the most pressing cost challenges. With Section 301 duties still impacting a wide range of goods in 2025, companies must adopt smarter customs strategies that balance compliance, flexibility, and working capital preservation.

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Running Your Supply Chain on Floppy Disks?

Talking Logistics

Ive never liked Newark Liberty International Airport, and its even lower on my list of airports today. Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) caused widespread delays and a ground stop over the weekend, writes Naveen Dhaliwal at CBS News this morning. The Federal Aviation Administration said the third outage in less.

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U.S. and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reductions Following Geneva Discussions

Logistics Viewpoints

Today, May 12. 2025,the United States and China announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on each others goods for a limited period of 90 days. The outcome follows several days of technical discussions held in Geneva between senior economic officials from both countries. The agreement applies to tariff and non-tariff measures imposed in recent months and is intended to facilitate further dialogue.

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Tariff Concerns Cool U.S. Import Growth Late in April

Supply Chain Brain

Seaborne information technology imports fell by 4.8% year-over-year in the last two weeks of April, after increasing by 11.3% in March.

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Your Workforce: Is Remote-Insourcing the Key to Logistics Efficiency?

In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.

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Key Questions to Ask When Selecting a Transportation Management System (TMS)

Kuebix

Most companies, especially ones who do not currently have a Transportation Management System (TMS) may not know what to ask when vetting providers. Here are some of the best questions we get to make sure that the TMS works for your business today, but also scales with you for tomorrow. 1. What systems are you […] The post Key Questions to Ask When Selecting a Transportation Management System (TMS) appeared first on Kuebix.

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Trucker Summer: Seasonal Stuff to Do on the Road

Freight Center

FreightCenter Trucker Summer: Seasonal Stuff to Do on the Road This post Trucker Summer: Seasonal Stuff to Do on the Road first appeared on FreightCenter and is written by Sara Gonia

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U.K.-Made Plane Parts Exempted from U.S. Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

The deal would be a relief to a 40 billion ($53 billion) sector, which supports 450,000 jobs in the U.K.

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5 Ways LogiNext’s Tech Collaboration Drives Supply Chain Innovation

Loginext

LogiNext is revolutionizing supply chain management with real-time tracking, AI analytics, smart system integration, and collaborative logistics tools. The post 5 Ways LogiNexts Tech Collaboration Drives Supply Chain Innovation appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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U.S. and China Agree to Temporarily Slash Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. will temporarily reduce its 145% tariffs against China to 30% starting on May 14, while China will take its 125% tariffs against the U.S. down to 10%.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Nuvocargo Acquires Merge Transportation

Food Logistics

This is Nuvocargo's first 3PL acquisition, giving the company a 3PL focus on intra-U.S. freight solutions.

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Tariffs Present an Opportunity But, First, You Need to Get Grounded in Reality

Supply Chain Brain

Gartner analyst Brian Whitlock recommends you actively manage the impact of tariffs and focus on taking market share from competitors.

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A Merchant’s Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Ship Monk

Is your ecommerce product lineup venturing into hazardous territory? Theres no need to stress. If youre unsure whether your goods are classified as hazardous materials (hazmat) or how to ship them, weve got your back. Hazmat shipping doesnt have to be overwhelming. With the right know-how and a trusted partner like ShipMonk, you can handle it confidently while scaling your business seamlessly.

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View from the Fence

Supply Chain Brain

Open-source, cloud-based solutions from optimization to robotics offered la carte, via subscription deliver access to cutting-edge technologies as needed, and at relatively low cost.

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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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Ghibli Gone Wrong? Here’s Why

Locus

If youve played around with the Ghibli trend lately, chances are youve seen something that made you pause, and burst out laughing. It started as a cute trend: upload a picture and let ChatGPT transform it into something straight out of a Studio Ghibli movie. Soft pastels, dreamy lighting, a sprinkle of magical realism – what could go wrong? Turns out, a lot.

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Trade Deal Offers Respite for Retailers with More Challenges Ahead

Supply Chain Brain

According to a survey of 1,200 CEOs from consultancy firm EY Parthenon, confidence in profitability dropped from 44% to 31% between December 2024 and April 2025.

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Prospects for a 'phenomenal' flatbed year? George Kincaid's hopeful

Overdrive Online

In this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, an audio window on flatbed-pulling owner-operator Kincaids optimism for 2025 platform freight prospects. Also: Our talk with John Rissler about the genesis of the Crossroads Truck Meet and his Horse and Buggy Accessories shop.

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Report: Nissan to Cut 15% of Global Workforce

Supply Chain Brain

Nissans crisis is in danger of getting even worse after the company warned shareholders in April that it will see a net loss on restructuring costs of as much as 750 billion ($5 billion).

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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The Rise of Electric Industrial Utility Vehicles: What You Need to Know

Conger

Electric utility vehicles (EUVs) are battery-powered industrial vehicles designed to move people and materials efficiently in workplaces. They include everything from electric forklifts and tow tractors to utility carts and burden carriers. These vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, making them ideal for indoor use and aligning with corporate sustainability goals.

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Watch: What Can AI Do for Warehouse Maintenance and Operations?

Supply Chain Brain

Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, explains why artificial intelligence-driven automation initiatives can fall apart without a strong maintenance and data foundation.

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Wowing Your Customer by Doing the Little Things: Exceeding Expectations in Ecommerce

Ship Monk

In the competitive world of ecommerce, providing exceptional customer experiences is essential for success. While grand gestures can be impactful, it’s often the small, thoughtful touches that truly wow customers and build lasting loyalty. This blog post will explore how ecommerce businesses can exceed customer expectations by focusing on the little things.

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Watch: What Does Warehouse 'Agility' Really Mean?

Supply Chain Brain

"Agility" is a favorite buzzword of logistics providers, especially when it comes to warehouse operations. Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer of Lucas Systems, explains what the concept really entails.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Penske's Catalyst AI Ignites Innovative Shift in Fleet Intelligence

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing today launched the latest evolution of Catalyst AI , the artificial intelligence engine transforming commercial fleet management. Built in-house and powered by over 100 billion data points and more than 300 real-time models, Catalyst AI marks a major leap in data-driven decision-makingfrom the individual vehicle to the entire hub.

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Special Update – China-US Tariff Cuts: Analysis and Freight Impacts

Freightos

Home Special Update China-US Tariff Cuts: Analysis and Freight Impacts With tariffs easing temporarily and a potential frontloading surge ahead of the August deadline, shippers should prepare for early peak-season demand, possible equipment shortages, and rising container rates amid constrained capacity and ongoing Red Sea disruptions. Judah Levine May 12, 2025 Blog The US and Chinese governments have announced a 90-day pause on the tariffs introduced by both sides in April.

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Showdown with China: Who Has the Cards?

MTS Logistics

With todays announcement that the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day reduction in tariffs down from the 140% level to 30%, its a good day to revisit who holds more of the cards. The long-term trade war threat is still in the picture, despite todays agreement. It was a huge shock for everyone when President Trump announced the first round of tariffs on April 2nd with Liberation Day as the theme.