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Alaska Airlines Withdraws Profit Forecast as Fuel Crisis Deepens

Alaska Airlines is bracing for a $600 million increase in its fuel costs for the second quarter of 2026, and expects to pay as much as $4.75 a gallon in April.

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U.K. Gas-Pump Thefts Skyrocket as Prices Rise

Since the conflict began, the cost of filling a typical family car with petrol has risen by £14 ($18.20), while a typical tank of diesel has gone up by about £27.

A gas station at U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons. Photo: iStock/Ray Orton

The Stryker Cyberattack: When the Distributor Goes Dark

If your CSCO or CFO is asking questions about supply chain resilience right now, bring them a structured assessment of where you stand, not a reassurance.

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Confusion, Caution Over Hormuz Access

The U.S. is apparently continuing its naval blockade on ships accessing Iran.

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

Do Chinese Manufacturers Still Have an Edge over Americans?

Is there something about the very nature of Chinese manufacturing that continues to put the American model at a disadvantage?

Shanghai, China. Photo: iStock / Jenson

Airlines Cancel Flights, Request Emergency Funds

There are growing concerns that other airlines worldwide may reduce services as aviation fuel costs climb because of the war in Iran.

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Hormuz Shipping Traffic Grinds to a Halt as Tensions Deepen

Tehran again shut the waterway following a refusal by the U.S. to lift its own naval blockade of Iran’s vessels.

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Oil Tankers Start to Dash for Hormuz as Shipowners Seek Answers

“Would you be the first penguin off the ice floe to test the water?” one shipowner asked.

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Podcast | How to Survive Another Semiconductor Shortage

Another memory chip shortage? How soon we forget.

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Five Trends Every Distribution Leader Should Know About in 2026

Insights gathered from wholesalers and distributors ranging from electrical to industrial supply reveal five trends shaping warehouse operations today.

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How FSVP Audits Actually Work — And Where Importers Get Caught

An FSVP audit goes beyond merely confirming the existence of your program. It delves into its accuracy, logic and implementation.

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World's Largest Chocolate Maker Slashes Profit Forecast for Fiscal Year

Despite the weaker earnings outlook, Barry Callebaut said that it expects sales volumes to recover in the second half of the year.

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