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Heatwave Dries Up Cargo Capacity on Europe's Largest Rivers

Ships transiting the Danube River in Hungary have only been able to operate at 30-40% capacity, prompting operators to hit cargo owners with surcharges as high as 100%.

A barge transiting Germany's Rhine River through Dusseldorf. Photo: iStock / hansenn

End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S.

Starting in 2027, the U.S. will end de minimis exemptions for all countries, as part of President Trump's sweeping "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that was signed into law on July 4.

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Freight EV Adoption Remains Low in U.K.

The push to lower emissions from logistics and supply chain is being hampered by high interest rates and a lack of alternatives for larger trucks.

Crawley, U.K. Photo: iStock/coldsnowstorm

U.S.-Swiss Trade Deal Likely to Contain Assurances on Pharma Levy

Switzerland is a major exporter of drugs to the U.S., with pharmaceuticals accounting for almost half of Swiss goods exports to America in 2024.

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Red Sea Ship Set Ablaze, Abandoned After Attack Near Yemen

The Houthis began attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea after Israel launched a campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, disrupting global shipping routes.

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Watch: Grappling With Geopolitical Risk and Data Quality in Supply Chains

Industry adviser Bart De Muynck details the results of a new survey on supply chain resilience in times of uncertainty, conducted by SupplyChainBrain in collaboration with Seagull Software.

Grappling With Geopolitical Risk And Data Quality In Supply Chains

Argentina: A New Opportunity in Latin America’s Industrial Sector

Argentina, long hindered by currency controls and economic volatility, is emerging with new opportunities in its industrial sector.

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The Gen Z Factor: Differentiating Delivery to Offset Slowing E-commerce Growth

The brightest light on the e-commerce horizon is the Gen Z and younger Millennial cohort — consumers aged 18-35 years.

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McKinsey: Consumers Deliver Mixed Message on Importance of Sustainable Packaging

Despite acknowledging the importance of sustainable packaging, it's still not a priority for the vast majority of global consumers when it comes to making purchasing decisions.

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EU Nations Vote to Weaken Landmark Supply Chain Due Diligence Law

The move has since faced criticism from an array of groups, including international nonprofit Human Rights Watch and United Nations human rights advocates among others.

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Canned Food Giant Del Monte Files for Bankruptcy

Del Monte submitted its bankruptcy filing on July 1, while agreeing to a restructuring agreement with its lenders where it will sell off its assets to cover its debts.

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Cargill Announces Sustainability Overhaul for Cocoa Supply Chain

Cargill said that it's now using once-discarded cocoa shells as fuel for biomass boilers at its facilities in Amsterdam.

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