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Three Operational Changes That Actually Move the Needle on Sustainability

The greater share of environmental impact in e-commerce logistics is driven by operational decisions that are made at scale every single day.

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Freight in 2026: The Trilemma That No Shippers Can Avoid

Operational efficiency is a durable solution, as it’s where emissions reduction and cost reduction share a common foundation.

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Four Fulfillment Practices Packaging Regulations Are Forcing Companies to Improve

Switching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not solve one of the most persistent problems in fulfillment: wasted space.

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The Growing Importance of ESG During Customer Returns

Every product that comes back into a supply chain activates a network of human touchpoints.

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Greener Shipping Starts With Smarter Decisions

For companies that ship products, logistics operations present one of the clearest opportunities to make measurable progress in environmental sustainability.

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Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Red Sea

The Houthis and Somali pirates have cultivated an alliance over the years, with the rebels at times providing technology and military backup.

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Trump Says U.S. to Start Guiding Trapped Ships Through Hormuz

This new effort does not currently involve U.S. Navy escorts, but rather a coordination process for countries, insurance companies and shipping organizations.

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Oil Tanker Pricing Feud Embroils a Centuries-Old London Market

The case is the latest example of how oil traders and shippers are struggling to adjust to the disruption wrought by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran Doubles Down on Fight for Control over Strait of Hormuz

Khamenei stressed that Iran has no intention of relinquishing control of the Strait of Hormuz, and that the country plans to implement new legal frameworks for managing the waterway.

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How to Run a Freight Audit and Pay RFP That Actually Delivers Savings

Modern shippers face growing complexity in managing transportation spend, yet the RFP processes used to evaluate freight audit and payment (FAP) providers remain largely outdated.

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Tariffs Drive Chaotic Year for Imports at U.S. Ports in 2025

"2025 will surely be remembered as the year U.S. tariffs rewrote the global trade playbook," Descartes said in its Top 30 U.S. Ports report released on April 28.

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From Fragmented Tools to Unified Workflows: How to Transform Field Operations

Field service teams often juggle laptops, phones, on‑site PCs, and handwritten notes—slowing work and introducing errors. Join us to learn practical steps for consolidating workflows onto one mobile device and elevating customer perception with the same technology we recommend to clients.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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