Supply Chain
- Muted air cargo peak season activity signals weaker H2Pricing is shifting in shippers' favor, with the global air cargo spot rate down 6% month over month, Xeneta reported.
- Pentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical mineralsSila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital.
- Where USPS could benefit the most from AIThe Postal Service sees upside in areas like dynamic routing as it looks to stay competitive among parcel carriers, the agency's Office of Inspector General said.
- Asia to US East Coast ocean rates rise to new highSustained import volumes and rising freight rates near the end of an early peak season are “taking most observers by surprise,” Freightos said.
- Walmart flags fewer supplier standard violationsThe retailer logged 754 cases in fiscal 2026, down 35% year over year, according to its latest ESG report.
Packaging
- Why RFID Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage in Supply Chain and LogisticsSupply chains are under increasing pressure to handle higher volumes, tighter delivery expectations, and more complex flows with fewer resources and less tolerance for error. This article explores five key trends shaping the shift from basic operational visibility to measurable business value.
- Watch: Integrating Automated Packaging Into a Brownfield EnvironmentMatt Kelly, vice president of business development with Packsize, talks about the key considerations for companies looking to integrate automated packaging processes into brownfield facilities.
- Packaging Optimization Is Boosting Cold Chain GrowthThe cold chain industry is evolving and packaging strategies must keep up.
- Strait of Hormuz: The Hidden Threat to Food and Packaging Supply ChainsTo give their businesses the best chance of navigating the volatility, procurement professionals must prioritize visibility into where logistics and processing exposure sits.
- Four Fulfillment Practices Packaging Regulations Are Forcing Companies to ImproveSwitching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not solve one of the most persistent problems in fulfillment: wasted space.
Transportation & Distribution
- Water Levels Along Rhine, Danube Rivers Sink to Record LowsRhine River levels measured in Western Germany in Cologne and Lobith were lower than they were at any point since records began.
- Beyond the RFP: Strategic Resilience Through a Mode-Diverse Capacity SolutionAs transportation markets continue to evolve, flexibility may become one of the most valuable assets of any supply chain.
- Five Ways AI is Transforming Fleet Safety and Operational PerformanceFleet managers are responsible for improving efficiency and maintaining service levels while managing increasing fleet complexity. As a result, fleet safety has become a more strategic initiative in many businesses. Developments in AI mean businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to proactively manage risk and improve operational outcomes.
- 7 Tips for Software-driven Cost Savings in Automotive Supply ChainsCost pressure has become a defining challenge for automotive supply chains. Demand volatility, shifting trade dynamics, transportation disruptions and evolving production footprints are forcing manufacturers and suppliers to balance cost, service and resilience in increasingly complex operating environments.
- The Long Road to Autonomous Cargo ShippingAlthough autonomous technology aboard cargo ships has made significant progress in recent years, the industry remains years away from replacing conventional crews.