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Top 10 Procurement Trends in 2026

Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

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Transportation Secretary Announces American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative

Initiative will launch a “high-visibility dashboard” connecting major transportation hubs directly to ocean carriers, trucking companies, railroads and retailers, Sean Duffy said.

Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy (center left), with Port of Los Angeles director, Gene Seroka (center), June 12, 2026. Photo: Department of Transportation

Trump’s Energy Chief Says Half of Hormuz Stoppages Restored

Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said there are indications that flows through the strait are probably not as high as the energy secretary said.

Chris Wright, U.S. energy secretary, during a signing ceremony at Rice University in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The signing ceremony is meant to commemorate the establishment of a global partnership with commitment to energy security. Photographer: Mark Felix/Bloomberg

Ships, Seafarers Stuck in Gulf Face Tough Choices

Opening the Strait of Hormuz remains Iran’s most valuable bargaining chip; one it seems eager to retain after seeing the drastic effect its closing has had on world trade.

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

$3.4B PoLA Budget Approved

The budget plan includes anticipated total operating revenues of $826 million, a 26% increase.

Los Angeles, California. Photo: iStock / KKStock

DNV joins DCSA+ Container Shipping Data Exchange

DCSA says the collaboration will support the development and implementation of shared industry standards aimed at improving interoperability and enabling more seamless data exchange across stakeholders.

Photo: iStock / Suphanat Khumsap

US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had said the bridge would open this week, but appeared to back away from that on June 10.

Photo: iStock / Steven_Kriemadis

India Condemns U.S. Strikes on Three Ships That Killed Sailors

Three foreign-flagged vessels carrying Indian crew have recently been attacked by the U.S. Navy.

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, near Khasab, Oman, in May. Source: AFP/Getty Images

Oil Crunch Is Stoking Asia’s Demand for Coal, Shipping CEO Says

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March has driven Asian buyers to look for alternative sources to replace disrupted Persian Gulf barrels.

Photo: iStock.com/Andrzej Rostek

Building a Carrier Scorecard That Actually Changes Behavior

Build the scorecard for the carriers you want; hold everyone to it consistently, and the routing guide largely sorts itself out.

Tractor trailers outside of the Port of Philadelphia. Photographer: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg

Cuba Poised for Biggest U.S. Fuel Shipment Since Cold War Embargo

The Trump administration is pushing to bring about political and economic reforms to the island via a combination of sanctions, cutting off its access to energy supplies.

Photo: iStock / BirgitKorber

Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block

The bridge, named after the late Canadian hockey player who starred for the Detroit Red Wings, was built to reduce shipping congestion in a region that lives on trade.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge under construction in Detroit on Feb. 12. Photographer: Emily Elconin/Bloomberg

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