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China’s Export Growth Slowed in March

Economists say impacts from the prolonged Iran war could reduce global demand for Chinese exports going forward.

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U.S.-Iran War Could Bring Global Recession, Says IMF

Under the IMF’s “severe” scenario, global growth would struggle to stay above 2%, and inflation would rise to 5.8% in 2026, and 6.1% in 2027.

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U.S. Says Six Ships U-Turned in First Day of Hormuz Blockade

No vessels made it through the blockade, which is made up of more than a dozen warships and 10,000 service personnel, according to CentCom.

A cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, on March 22. Source: Getty Images

Report: AI Moves Into Core Supply Chain Decisions

Retail leaders are increasingly turning to AI-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and decision-support tools that allow them to respond quickly to changes in consumer behavior.

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CBP Lays Out Process for Claiming Tariff Refunds

Importers and authorized brokers should anticipate that valid IEEPA refunds will generally be issued within 60-90 days following acceptance of the CAPE Declaration, CBP said.

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The Coming of ‘Buyer-Centric’ Manufacturing Sales

Manufacturers that connect buyer engagement to engineering truth and operational reality will be best-positioned to compete in a buyer-led, digitally driven world.

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Port of LA’s Volume Figures Remain Healthy

Between January and March 2026, POLA handled 2.4 million TEUs, down 5% from last year.

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Open or Closed? Conflicting Messages Abound About the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Centcom added more confusion by sending a note to seafarers saying the blockade would only be enforced in waters east of the strait of Hormuz.

An aerial 3D illustration render of cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Image: iStock/quantic69

$1M Lego Heist Thwarted

It was not clear whether the men had intentionally targeted the shipments of the plastic bricks, which have become more elaborate and valuable for customers who treat them as commodities.

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Billionaire Aponte Passes on Shipping Giant MSC to Heirs

The announcement opens a small window into the workings of the Geneva-based firm that has increasingly dominated worldwide shipping in recent years.

Gianluigi Aponte. Photographer: Sebastien Salmon-Gomis/AFP/Getty Images via Bloomberg.

What’s Stopping Food Supply Chains From Reporting Their Carbon-Emissions Data?

In distributed, highly complex food supply chains, sustainability and compliance all start with getting the right information.

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Trump Says U.S. to Seal Hormuz Strait, Severing Key Iran Lifeline

If Trump orders the Navy to blockade the strait itself, he puts U.S. assets in danger of Iranian missiles.

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