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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s escalation of U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains.

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The Power of Decile Data: Why It’s a Game-Changer for the Green Industry

WorkWave

In the green industry, knowing your customers’ behaviors can turn your business from an on-demand service provider into an essential partner in outdoor care. Understanding their trends is crucial for maximizing marketing ROI and driving business growth. As businesses strive to stand out, leveraging data effectively has become a game-changer. One of the most powerful yet underutilized tools for achieving this is decile data analytics.

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Driving Sustainability in 3PL: Transforming Logistics for a Greener Future

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In todays world, sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have but a necessity for businesses across all industries. As companies increasingly recognize the importance of minimizing their environmental impact, logistics providers are stepping up to meet the demand for greener, more sustainable solutions. Staci, a leader in third-party logistics (3PL), is at the forefront of this transformation, implementing innovative practices to create a greener future for logistics.

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Circular Supply Chains: Reducing Waste & Maximizing Resources

Log-hub

Waste has been the default setting of supply chains for decades. Raw materials are extracted, transformed into products, used, and eventually discarded. But as resources become scarcer and consumer expectations shift, businesses are rethinking this linear approach. The solution? A circular economy , where materials are reused, repurposed, or recycled to create a more sustainable supply chain that minimizes waste and maximizes value.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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5 Steps to a Hassle-Free TMS Software Integration

Trinity Logistics

The time has come to implement a transportation management system (TMS). Youve prioritized TMS capabilities, analyzed vendors, and sat through several system demos. Finally, everyone has come to an agreement and selected a TMS provider. Now what? Next comes the implementation phase of the TMS, which frequently involves integration. For most companies, the integration component consists of integrating with external carrier partners to transmit load tenders, receive tracking messages, and retrieve

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The Future (or End) of Supply Chain Visibility

Talking Logistics

Is supply chain visibility a product or feature? I first raised this question in an April 2022 post. Heres an excerpt of what I wrote at the time: To derive business value from visibility, you have to do something with the data and insights collected. Its the doing, the actions taken to improve your transportation. Read more The post The Future (or End) of Supply Chain Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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TikTok Shop & ShipMonk: The Ultimate Power Couple for Explosive Growth

Ship Monk

Get ready to turn those TikTok views into sales, and those sales into “OMG, that was fast!” deliveries. TikTok Shop isn’t just a trend; it’s a revolution in ecommerce. It’s the fastest-growing marketplace within the ShipMonk network, and for good reason. With over 1 billion monthly active users (and growing!), it’s the place to be for ecommerce brands looking to reach a massive, engaged audience.

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How Climbing Autonomous Mobile Robots Are Impacting Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

Brightpick Launches Giraffe, an Autonomous Mobile Picking System that Triples Warehouse Storage Density – Image Courtesy of BrightPick February has certainly been a very interesting month for the warehouse automation industry. In just a month, weve seen notable developments, with momentum building around new product launches revolves around a certain theme: In the first week of February, Brightpick introduced the Brightpick Giraffe , a robotic solution designed for automated case and tote

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Women’s History Month: Trailblazers in Trucking

Women in Trucking

While the trucking industry has long been heavily populated by men, there have been determined, innovative and trailblazing women who have broken barriers. Through their efforts, they have proven their capabilities behind the wheel, in freight terminals, in the C-suite, and beyond. These pioneering women have not only established themselves as exceptional professionals in the industry but also have paved the way for future generations of women by advocating for inclusivity and innovation based s

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Women in Leadership: Top Advice from Women in Pest, Green, Cleaning and Security

WorkWave

At our recent client conference, WorkWave hosted an inspiring panel of successful women leaders across pest control, lawn care, janitorial and security businesses. The session featured executives sharing actionable insights on leadership development, business strategy and creating inclusive workplaces. Meet Our Panelists Moderator: Jill Davie, SVP & GM, Cleaning and Security, WorkWave Jill Davie is the Senior Vice President and GM of Cleaning and Security at WorkWave , where she is responsib

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Trailer Bridge's Chris Goss Talks Government Contracting

Food Logistics

Food Logistics talked exclusively with Goss about securing single-source contracts, mentoring future transportation professionals and the importance of government contracting.

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PayCargo and Gnosis Freight to Power Container Payment Portal for Hapag-Lloyd

Logistics Viewpoints

The Container Payment Portal provides Hapag-Lloyd customers with additional visibility into real-time container status events, streamlines invoicing and payment processing, and expedites container release enhancing cargo movement efficiency and reducing container dwell times Logistics payment platform, PayCargo , and Gnosis Freight , a leading provider of supply chain visibility and execution software for shipping containers, announced an integration and partnership with Hapag-Lloyd , one of th

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Mastering Dimensional Weight (DIM Weight) in E-commerce Fulfillment: Optimizing Costs and Efficiency

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In the world of e-commerce order fulfillment, shipping costs are one of the most significant factors impacting profitability. A critical concept that influences these costs is Dimensional Weight (DIM Weight). For retailers, understanding and optimizing DIM Weight is essential to streamline operations, control expenses, and maintain competitive pricing.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Breaking Data Silos: How Centralized Data Warehouse Transforms Multi-Branch Operations

WorkWave

A single, centralized source of truth for your organizations data is no longer a luxuryits a necessity for businesses seeking to scale efficiently, enhance profitability, and make informed, data-driven decisions. By seamlessly integrating data from multiple sources across branches and business functions, organizations can eliminate data silos , ensure consistent and reliable information, and gain real-time visibility into operations.

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Logistics Unplugged: Episode 3

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 4, 2025 Episode 3: Q2 2025 Logistics Confidence Index Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Jason Lockard SVP of Managed Logistics The Road Ahead: How Shippers Are Preparing for Q2 2025 In this episode of Logistics Unplugged , Brian is joined by Jason Lockard, Senior VP of Managed Logistics at Bl

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Celanese Leads the Pack When it Comes to Agentic AI

Logistics Viewpoints

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number.

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Alliance for Logistics: Challenges for White-Collar Workers

MTS Logistics

While considering a few topics for this article, I initially planned to focus on a more technical and industry-specific issue. However, the daily challenges we face led me to reflect on the struggles of white-collar logistics workers. The Impact of Recent Changes in Shipping Alliances As the industry recovers from the aftermath of the recent strikes, new challenges are emerging, adding to the existing issues of vessel scheduling, equipment shortages, and space constraints.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Digital Dispatching: The Future of Construction Fleet Management

Trux

Managing dump trucks has never been easy. Traditional dispatching methodsrelying on phone calls, text messages, and piles of paperworklead to miscommunication, delays, and inefficiencies that eat into profits. Fleet managers struggle to keep track of haulers, ensure loads are delivered on time, and prevent costly downtime.

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The Real Impact of Demurrage Fees—And How to Avoid Them

Dedola Global Logistics

Why Importers Are Losing Money on Demurrage For many importers, demurrage fees are a persistent, costly reality. Containers left sitting too long at the port accrue charges , often because of poor coordination, slow communication, or disorganized service from freight forwarders. What many dont realize is that these fees arent just an occasional inconveniencetheyre a major industry-wide problem.

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5 Ways Transportation Companies Can Improve Supply Chain Customer Experience

MercuryGate

Your tracking page functions as your storefront, your ETA accuracy determines your brand reputation, and your communication style defines your competitive edge. The hard truth? Supply chain customer experience equals business survival. The post 5 Ways Transportation Companies Can Improve Supply Chain Customer Experience appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Smart Logistics: How Artificial Intelligence and IoT Are Shaping the Industry

Loginext

AI and IoT-powered logistics management software enhances supply chain visibility, optimizes routes, reduces costs, and improves decision-making for smarter logistics operations. The post Smart Logistics: How Artificial Intelligence and IoT Are Shaping the Industry appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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DOT Secretary Sean Duffy 'held a CDL' for 30 years

Overdrive Online

The new Department of Transportation leader has held a CDL for a long time, but his spokespeople wouldn't say if he'd done any trucking work. Elsewhere at DOT, the trucking agenda and DOGE efforts take shape.

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Being Barred from Sales in Canada ‘Worse Than Tariff,’ Says Jack Daniel’s CEO

Supply Chain Brain

Whiting, however, said that Canada accounted for only 1% of their total sales and that the company could withstand the hit.

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Charting the Future: The Strategic Roadmap for Women In Trucking

Women in Trucking

A strong strategic plan provides a roadmap for achieving an industry associations vision and objectives. The active participation of a board of directors in this process is essential for ensuring a sustainable and thriving future.

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How Intelligent Transportation Systems Are Shaping Trade

Loginext

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) revolutionize trade by optimizing supply chains, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. Learn how ITS shapes the future of global commerce. The post How Intelligent Transportation Systems Are Shaping Trade appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here - Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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U.S. Treasury backs off small-biz ownership reporting requirement

Overdrive Online

The U.S. Treasury said it wouldn't impose penalties associated with Beneficial Ownership Information reporting under the current requirements for U.S. entities. A new rule proposal could change the Corporate Transparency Act's regulatory scope.

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Egg Prices Rising Beyond the Impact of Avian Flu, Report Suggests

Supply Chain Brain

he highly concentrated egg market may also be contributing to the soaring consumer prices and the spread of the virus, according to Food and Water Watch.

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Labor group to 10 Roads drivers: You don't have to strike

Commercial Carrier Journal

More than 500 drivers at 10 Roads Express, one of the largest United States Postal Service contractors, went on strike Feb. 18.

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