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Marcus Sterling provides high-frequency updates on global logistics market trends and corporate strategic shifts. He deciphers the impact of trade policies on international goods movement.
marcus.sterling@thelogisticsnews.orgInteq Sales Director Jon Roberts pointed out that warehouse execution systems (WES) are key to automation ROI, and hardware-agnostic software platforms are replacing hardware-first strategies to drive logistics efficiency improvements.
John Lash, Vice President of Product Strategy at E2open, shares in-depth insights on erratic tariffs, delayed tax rebates, and the Amazon class action lawsuit, analyzing their actual impact on global supply chains.
The port liner connectivity index jointly released by UNCTAD and MDS Transmodal shows that successive shocks such as the Red Sea crisis have fundamentally changed the global trade pattern, with port connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia significantly improving, while traditional hubs remain stable.
In 2026, the shipping market enters its peak season under the ongoing influence of the Red Sea crisis and the Iran conflict. Shipping companies' profit margins decline, congestion at Asian and Indian ports worsens, spot freight rates climb, and supply chain pressures remain unabated.
An analysis of how the pandemic, the Red Sea crisis, and the Iran war successively saved the container shipping industry from overcapacity, yet new ship orders have reached new highs again, casting doubt on long-term prospects.
The field of logistics execution is being reshaped by six key technologies: robotic automation, digital twins and IoT, blockchain, agentic AI, green logistics, and edge computing and 5G. How do these technologies synergize to improve supply chain efficiency? This article deeply analyzes their practical applications and industry impact.
According to IANA data, North American intermodal freight volume in May increased by 4.4% year-over-year, with domestic containers leading at 8.6% growth, while international containers saw a slight increase of 0.4%. The Iran conflict has pushed up diesel prices and tightened truck capacity, boosting the domestic intermodal share to over 50%.
With the deep application of artificial intelligence and automation technology in the warehouse and logistics field, the ShipAndStorage.com report shows that the demand for digital logistics platforms from students, enterprises, and large event organizers has significantly increased, driving improvements in supply chain efficiency.
The Strait of Hormuz incident once again exposed the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical shocks. This article analyzes the impact on key shipping routes, freight rate fluctuations, regional inventory strategies, and technology empowerment directions, exploring the deep transformation of supply chains from cost priority to resilience priority.
Faced with labor shortages and market fluctuations, warehouse operators are building agile, efficient next-generation warehousing systems through automation, AI, and process optimization.
According to the Global Port Tracker report jointly released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, June imports are expected to increase by 14.3% year-on-year, but will then decline month by month until October when a slight rebound occurs. Tariffs, inflation, and the Iran conflict are the main influencing factors.
In logistics and supply chain management, there are multiple costly assumptions, ranging from neglecting personnel retention to excessively pursuing the lowest prices. These misconceptions are silently eroding corporate profits and supply chain resilience. This article gathers insights from industry experts, analyzing common misconceptions and providing directions for improvement.
Capital Maritime founder Marinakis said that more than 1,000 ghost fleet vessels are threatening the marine environment and dragging down the economic efficiency of legitimate trade.
Logistics companies are ramping up AI and automation, but what truly determines supply chain efficiency is talent development, role restructuring, and execution capability—not the technology itself.
Affected by restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Maersk has adjusted the transshipment route for non-Saudi Gulf cargo, no longer using Jeddah as a transit port, further diverting the regional logistics network.
Luxome uses an AI-native platform to divert eligible returns to nonprofit organizations, reducing warehouse return flow and transportation costs, while also providing a model for reverse logistics automation.