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Supply Chain External report
The SONAR Truckload Rejection Index is skyrocketing, hitting an unexpected 14% in October – a significant development outside normal seasonal patterns. This isn’t driven by a demand spike, …
Manufacturing External report
ASM International shows how building increasingly complex 3D devices requires advances in materials and processes.
Supply Chain External report
Georgia Ports has secured federal approval for a $2.3 billion container terminal that will add 3.5 million TEUs of capacity at the Port of Savannah.
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The VNX shares a platform with the VNL and VNR, the product of a $3 billion investment, and gets a 540-horsepower D13 rated to EPA 2027 standards with …
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By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in …
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Edge Logistics has sued Freight Tec Management Group and four former employees, alleging a coordinated scheme to divert customers, misuse confidential information and pay kickbacks funded by inflated …
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Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day after a strike that sources said caused extensive …
Materials External report
Circular Action Alliance submitted the plan — with lower budget projections — to CalRecycle on Tuesday. The producer responsibility organization also announced an upcoming CEO transition.
Supply Chain External report
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing $200,000 fees on Spanish-flagged vessels entering American ports, along with restrictions on billions of dollars in Spanish imports, after concluding …
Manufacturing External report
At Ayar Labs CPO Summit, Meta, Broadcom, AMD, and others weighed in on readiness for a 2028 co-packaged optics demand surge and the OCI MSA’s role.
Supply Chain External report
Pacsun and Everlane are among the retailers tapping into the new integration ahead of the post-holiday returns rush.
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A Singapore-flagged containership has sunk after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, as a widening series of attacks on merchant shipping raises fresh questions …
Corporate & Deals External report
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue …
Supply Chain External report
The Royal Navy’s only dedicated ice patrol ship has been towed from Teesside to Devonport following a reported defect, raising questions about Britain’s ability to maintain its maritime …
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UPS is focusing on premium service over parcel volume with a potential Teamsters union strike on the horizon.
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According to AFS Logistics and TD Cowen, record third-quarter less-than-truckload rates are projected to rise even higher by the end of the year.
Materials External report
American Packaging Corp. spent nine months partnering with Dow on R&D for a monomaterial polyethylene that offers consumers a cleaner tear. APC sees an “urgent” need for this …
Manufacturing External report
Discover how Taiwan Innotech Expo 2026 showcased AI solutions designed to advance industries with practical, real-world impact
Manufacturing External report
Explore VICFUSE's Class CF fuse line, which offers current-limiting technology and meets Class J performance standards in a compact design.
Manufacturing External report
ASML’s plans to expand EUV production depend partly on Zeiss’s ability to increase qualified precision-optics output.
Supply Chain External report
A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile and a separate dry bulk vessel is sinking in another incident, maritime …
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FedEx and UPS have turned surcharges into a profit center rather than a pass-through mechanism for unforeseen costs.
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In addition to tariffs, the Trump administration has taken a more sector-specific approach to incentives compared to the Biden administration. A recent Department of Commerce report laid out …
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Pilot Travel Centers and Tesla have opened their first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks, Pilot said Oct. 8. The site, at a Pilot travel center in Ellabell, …
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DP World has appointed Morten Johansen as chief executive officer of its Americas region, placing a longtime ports and logistics executive in charge of the company’s operations across …
