Procurement Leaders
- Coupa regional chief: ‘The leaders who think ahead will set the agenda’ July 22, 2025Joao Paulo da Silva, regional president, EMEA and APAC, discusses the impact of AI on productivity and resiliencePL Staff
- Developing future-fit supplier segmentation methods June 2, 2025The time has come to revisit how organisations segment suppliersDavid Rae
- The agentic age approaches May 26, 2025AI capabilities becoming increasingly autonomous raises huge questions for CPOsDavid Rae
- Let the carbon-reduction race begin May 19, 2025Incorporating carbon pricing in tenders is driving suppliers to deliver resultsDavid Rae
- Come together for the World Procurement Congress May 12, 2025WPC 2025 promises priceless content and collaborationDavid Rae
- Beyond transformation April 22, 2025A growing number of leaders believe procurement must focus on delivering business impact, not reinventing the functionDavid Rae
- Find opportunity during the chaos of a trade war April 7, 2025Although US-based companies are reeling, global organisations may be able to leverage the excess supply for suppliers in other countriesJonathan Webb
- Look forwards, not back March 31, 2025Procurement continues to drive meaningful and purpose-driven impact, despite a backdrop of cynicism and fire-fightingDavid Rae
- Beyond the bottom line March 24, 2025Are you doing enough to drive additional value?David Rae
- Preparing for a global tipping point March 17, 2025If markets are struggling to cope with the chaos, then so too are CPOsDavid Rae
Supply Chain 24/7
- After Months of Turmoil, China–U.S. Blank Sailings Settle Down November 14, 2025Blank sailings on U.S.-China and other major trade routes are finally easing after months of tariff-driven volatility, project44 says.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Toyota Opens North Carolina Battery Plant, Confirms $10B U.S. Spend November 13, 2025Toyota opened its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant and confirmed plans to invest up to $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Novartis Opens New Manufacturing Site in Carlsbad, California November 13, 2025Novartis is ramping up U.S. production of radioligand cancer therapies with a new facility in California as part of a $23 billion domestic investment.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Maersk Opens New Lake City, GA Hub to Speed Freight Across Southeast November 13, 2025Maersk has opened a new ground freight and linehaul hub in Lake City, Georgia, to move shipments faster across the Southeast.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- California, Texas Ranked Top States for Small Business Impact November 12, 2025Supplier.io’s new report ranks the top industries and states driving U.S. small business growth, with construction and California leading the way.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Commit to Zero Emissions by 2029 November 12, 2025The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach approved a new agreement with air regulators to reach zero-emission operations by 2029.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Shutdown May Be Ending, but Air Cargo Problems Remain November 12, 2025FAA flight reductions are adding short-term pressure to domestic air cargo networks as logistics firms work to keep supply chains moving.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Material Handling Industry Contributes $266 Billion to U.S. Economy November 12, 2025MHI and Oxford Economics report that the U.S. material handling industry now contributes $266 billion to the economy and supports more than 1.9 million jobs.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Older Container Ships Are Running Cleaner Than New Fleets November 11, 2025Older container ships are outperforming newer fleets on emissions, showing that smart operations matter more than ship age when it comes to cutting carbon.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- How AI Is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Visibility and Predictive Logistics November 11, 2025Discover how artificial intelligence unifies WMS, ERP, and IoT data to predict disruptions, automate decisions, and create fully transparent, intelligent supply chains.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Top 10 Warehouse Automation Lessons: Real-World Insights for Fulfillment Teams November 11, 2025Discover 10 essential lessons from leading warehouse operations on how to implement and scale automation successfully. Learn how to boost throughput, improve accuracy, engage teams, and build a sustainable, flexible fulfillment environment.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Locus CEO Nishith Rastogi Discusses IKEA Deal, Future of Delivery November 11, 2025Locus CEO Nishith Rastogi shares how the company’s new partnership with IKEA is using AI to make deliveries faster, greener, and more reliable.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Schneider Launches Fast Track to Increase Speed of Intermodal Freight November 11, 2025Schneider’s new Fast Track service delivers truck-like speed and reliability for intermodal freight across the U.S. and Mexico.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Seamless Supply Chain Integration: How EDI and API Solutions Drive Logistics Efficiency November 10, 2025Discover how customized EDI and API integrations streamline shipper and 3PL communication, improve freight visibility, and optimize supply chain performance with SMC³.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
Supply Chain Management Review
- Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern shareholders overwhelmingly back proposed coast-to-coast rail merger November 14, 2025While it has not crossed the finish line yet, the proposed Class I railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is ostensibly moving along, with shareholders for each company nearly unanimous in voting in favor of the deal, according to respective statements issued by each company today.Jeff Berman
- C.H. Robinson expands El Paso operations with 450,000 square-foot facility to meet rising Mexico trade demand November 14, 2025Taking steps to further expand its United States-Mexico border operations and presence, Eden Prairie, Minn.-based global third-party logistics (3PL) services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson said this week it has added more than 450,000 square-feet of warehousing and cross-border docking space in El Paso, Texas, which it said brings the company’s U.S.-Mexico logistics footprint […]Jeff Berman
- Uber Freight expands last-mile capabilities through new partnership and investment in Better Trucks November 14, 2025Chicago-based Uber Freight has entered into what it called an “expanded commercial partnership” with Hillside, Ill.-based Better Trucks, a last-mile delivery platform focused on digital commerce, for tens of millions of packages annually for retail and e-commerce shippers, in addition to making a strategic investment into Better Trucks.Jeff Berman
- Cass Freight index sees annual October freight shipments and expenditures declines November 14, 2025The October shipments reading, at 0.997, was down 7.8% annually, and the October expenditures reading, at 3.169, decreased 0.2% annually.LM Staff
- U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for week ending November 8, reports AAR November 14, 2025Rail carloads, at 224,651, were up 0.1% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 268,842 units, were off 8.7% annually.LM Staff
- Descartes report points to flattish U.S.-bound imports in October November 13, 2025October U.S.-bound container import volume—at 2,306,687 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were off 0.1% compared to September’s 2,307,933 TEU and saw a 7.5% annual decline.LM Staff
- Following months of turmoil, China–U.S. blank sailings settle down, notes project44 data November 13, 2025Blank sailings on major China–U.S. trade routes have finally started to calm down after a rough stretch earlier this year, according to new data from project44. After months of spikes tied to tariff changes, carriers appear to be settling into new trade patterns as demand levels out.LM Staff
- Despite billions invested, supply chain technology is still falling short, says DHL report November 12, 2025A new DHL Supply Chain report shows 91% upgraded tech in the past five years, yet 49% still cite outdated systems as a top concern.LM Staff
- National diesel average sees gains for week of November 10, reports EIA November 12, 2025Rising 8.4 cents, the national average, for the week of November 10, came in at $3.837, following a 3.5-cent increase, to $3.753, for the week of November 3, and a 9.9-cent increase, to $3.718, for the week of October 27, with the national average rising a collective 21.8 cents over that period.LM Staff
- Intelligent TMS: Evolving transportation management with AI and modular technology November 11, 2025Learn how transportation and supply chain leaders apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and modular supply chain management technology to alleviate operational complexity, minimize disruption and reduce costs.stevepaul
- FAA’s flight reductions add some pressure to domestic air cargo amid ongoing government shutdown November 11, 2025Mike Short, president of Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson, observed that while the FAA’s 10% reduction in intra-U.S. flights will create some ripple effects in transportation, the impact on air freight overall is expected to be limited.Jeff Berman
- D.C. appeals court orders stay on non-domiciled CDL holders November 11, 2025A D.C. Court of Appeals court has paused non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Its effect on issuance and renewals is unclear, however. Although CDL issuances are likely to resume until that appellate court makes final decision, the timing is unclear.John D. Schulz
- USTR suspends Section 301 shipbuilding investigation following Trump–Xi trade agreement November 11, 2025The Office of the USTR said that this suspension will be for one year and went into effect at 12:01 AM ET on November 10.Jeff Berman
- Logistics growth holds steady in October, states new edition of LMI November 11, 2025The October LMI reading came in at 57.4 (a reading above 50 indicates growth is occurring) for the second consecutive month, matching the September reading. This represents the eighth straight month the LMI has been below the all-time overall average of 61.4.LM Staff
Logistics Management News
- Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern shareholders overwhelmingly back proposed coast-to-coast rail merger November 14, 2025 Jeff Berman
- C.H. Robinson expands El Paso operations with 450,000 square-foot facility to meet rising Mexico trade demand November 14, 2025 Jeff Berman
- Uber Freight expands last-mile capabilities through new partnership and investment in Better Trucks November 14, 2025 Jeff Berman
- Cass Freight index sees annual October freight shipments and expenditures declines November 14, 2025 LM Staff
- U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for week ending November 8, reports AAR November 14, 2025 LM Staff
- Descartes report points to flattish U.S.-bound imports in October November 13, 2025 LM Staff
- Following months of turmoil, China–U.S. blank sailings settle down, notes project44 data November 13, 2025 LM Staff
- Despite billions invested, supply chain technology is still falling short, says DHL report November 12, 2025 LM Staff
- National diesel average sees gains for week of November 10, reports EIA November 12, 2025 LM Staff
- Intelligent TMS: Evolving transportation management with AI and modular technology November 11, 2025 stevepaul
- FAA’s flight reductions add some pressure to domestic air cargo amid ongoing government shutdown November 11, 2025 Jeff Berman
- D.C. appeals court orders stay on non-domiciled CDL holders November 11, 2025 John D. Schulz
- USTR suspends Section 301 shipbuilding investigation following Trump–Xi trade agreement November 11, 2025 Jeff Berman
- Logistics growth holds steady in October, states new edition of LMI November 11, 2025 LM Staff