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Regulations
Experts Round Up Regulatory Changes Challenging Businesses in 2025: Research
In its latest report — 2025 Global Compliance Outlook — the governance and compliance experts at Diligent provide a regulatory round-up alongside actionable advice to get ahead.
Regulations
Cybersecurity Tops Business Risk in 2025
Manufacturing
Failure to Renew Trump Tax Reforms Could Cost 6M Manufacturing Jobs
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Mock Customs Detention Solution to Prepare Importers for Global Supply Chain Due Diligence
Premium Content
The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map
Regulations
U.S-Canadian Trade Uncertainties in the Wake of Prime Minister Trudeau's Resignation: Alexis Asks
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Premium Content
The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map
Check out the updated Supply Chain Map, which serves as a guide to supply chain professionals, as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase ROI.
Regulations
U.S-Canadian Trade Uncertainties in the Wake of Prime Minister Trudeau's Resignation: Alexis Asks
Now, along with mounting pressures between the U.S.' incoming administration and the Canadian government, Canada faces the task of new leadership which will continue to have an impact on geopolitics.
Manufacturing
Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading
January 14, 2025
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As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes.
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Fleet Management
Biden-Harris Administration Closes Term with $5B in Grants Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced nearly $5 billion in grants for 560-plus projects in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories through seven priority programs funded through President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Fleet Management
Cybersecurity to be Most Pressing Challenge for Fleets in 2025
AI tools and the advancements expected in 2025 will act as force multipliers for threat actors as they craft increasingly sophisticated and believable phishing campaigns.
AI/AR
Climate Change No. 1 Supply Chain Concern in 2025
Geopolitical instability, rising regulations and AI infiltration remain other areas of concern for the supply chain industry in 2025.
Risk/Compliance
Transforming Risk into Resilience in Supply Chains
The logistics industry lies at the heart of global trade, tasked with balancing efficiency, speed and safety across borders. As supply chains become more interconnected, so do the risks.
Supply Chain Visibility
Post-Election Outlook for Supply Chain
Supply chain experts are contemplating what it means to have the Trump administration come on board in 2025 and how it will shape the supply chain outlook.
Risk/Compliance
When Safety Talks, Supply Chains Thrive: A Blueprint for Resilience
As businesses look toward the future and into 2025, adopting open safety-driven communication strategies is essential to navigating the ever-changing and turbulent supply chain landscape.
Regulations
U.S. Tariffs Pose Potential for Global Supply Chain Implications: Alexis Asks
Tariffs are kind of like a double-edged sword: while they can protect domestic industries, they also pose significant challenges for global supply chains.
Fleet Management
IRS Business Mileage Rate Increases to 70 Cents
The 2025 business mileage standard rate increased to 70 cents from the 2024 rate of 67 cents, effective Jan. 1, 2025, as released by the Internal Revenue Service, leveraging data from Motus.
3PL/4PL
NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council Launches Industry Standard API to Enhance Shipment Process
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. and its Digital LTL Council rolled out its latest API technology to help carriers, shippers, and 3PLs streamline pick-up processes.
Trucking
Cargo Theft Surges to Record Levels
An analysis of holiday-period theft data from the past five years reveals a concerning pattern that indicates heightened risk during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, according to CargoNet, a Verisk business.
Risk/Compliance
Insurance Coverage for Cross-Border Supply Chain Risks
Businesses can confidently work with suppliers, vendors and customers around the globe by implementing a comprehensive insurance coverage plan designed to mitigate losses from the global supply chain’s unique exposures.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
New Ocean and Air Freight Data Reveals Major Shifts in Global Trade Routes
Major disruptions in the Red Sea have triggered one of the largest realignment of global shipping routes in recent years, with Asia-Europe maritime capacity plunging by 33% from 2023 to 2024, according to data from Fluent Cargo.
Risk/Compliance
Benchmark Your Supply Chain Risk Management Maturity
When virtually all organizations are taking at least some action to hedge against risk, the extra steps that mature organizations take could spell the difference between competitive advantage and scrambling to play catch up when a major disruption occurs.
3PL/4PL
National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s New Digital Full Truckload Council to Create Fully Digital Logistics Processes
NMFTA established a Digital Full Truckload (FTL) Council that combines the digital standards for both LTL and FTL segments, and created a Digital Standards Development Council to oversee the two segments.
Manufacturing
North American Manufacturers Begin Stockpiling to Buffer Against Tariffs
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index signals the smallest level of spare capacity in global supply chains since June in November, as the index rose to -0.20, from -0.39 previously.
Regulations
Changing Government Policies: Reshaping Supply Chain Dynamics
As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, understanding the implications of these policies becomes essential for organizations to maintain a competitive advantage and ensure resilience in the face of disruptions.
3PL/4PL
3PLs Express Strong Optimism for Transportation Industry in 2025
Economic conditions (56%), geopolitical events (50%) and environmental regulations (36%) rank as the Top 3 factors set to shape the industry in 2025, according to the Transportation Pulse Report by Transporeon, a Trimble Company.
AI/AR
AI-Driven Social Engineering to be More Sophisticated Come 2025: Cybersecurity Experts Warn
One closely followed topic focuses directly on account takeovers that exploit metadata for unauthorized access, according to analysis provided by NordVPN and NordStellar.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Red Sea Crisis: One Year Later
While container vessels are the most affected, they are not the only ones rerouting to avoid the Red Sea, according to a recap provided by project44.
Risk/Compliance
Another Day, Another Disruption: How AI Can Help
Continued advancements in AI and new use cases throughout the supply chain show huge promise, particularly against the backdrop of uncertainty that continues to pervade the global economy.
Fleet Management
Leveraging U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Logistics in 2025: Alexis Asks
The U.S.-Mexico cross-border corridor offers potential for businesses looking to drive efficiency in their supply chains. Collaborative strategies and digital tools can help businesses through evolving trade policies and unlock new opportunities.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Port Strikes, Continued Volatility Impact Ocean Freight in Q4
Continued volatility in ocean freight rates and port strikes are key takeaways impacting Q4, according to a recent Colliers report.
Trucking
Tariffs and Trade Barriers Top Concern of Supply Chain Leaders: Study
A study released by Descartes Systems Group and SAPIO Research showed that 48% of respondents identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top concern, closely followed by supply chain disruptions at 45% and geopolitical instability at 41%.
Expert Columns
Guard Your Facility from Pests
By understanding the common pests that could affect your warehouse or distribution center and the risks they cause, as well as ways to help prevent or handle an infestation, you’ll be prepared to maintain a clean, safe and efficient operation all season.
Fleet Management
Cargo Theft Risks Spike During Thanksgiving Holiday
CargoNet analysis of supply chain intelligence reveals 174 significant theft events during a critical six-day window from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving through the following Monday over the past five years.
Fleet Management
State of Fraud Report Reveals Uptick in Cargo Fraud
Findings from a fraud report survey released by the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) reveal the extent of the threat, the financial impact on businesses and the critical steps the industry must take to protect itself.
Risk/Compliance
Smart Container Breach Detection System Safeguards Cargo
The Eye-Seal internal container breach detector is designed to safeguard and monitor cargo across more than 180 countries.
Fleet Management
Regulatory Changes Coming Under New Administration
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) aims to work together with President-elect Donald J. Trump to advance the critical priorities of truckers.
Worker Safety
An Automated Future Means Happier, Safer Depot Workers
As advancements in automation and artificial intelligence continue to proliferate throughout the industry, their adoption at an increasing number of depots and other supply chain centers is inevitable.
Sanitization
How Are You Tackling Facility Cleaning Challenges? Take Our Survey on Machine vs. Manual Solutions!
From labor shortages to hard-to-reach spaces, facility managers are facing significant cleaning challenges. This quick survey will explore how machine-based cleaning solutions are helping overcome these issues.
