By Maria Kalamatas Memphis, TN — In a bold move to streamline operations and protect margins amid economic headwinds, FedEx Corporation announced the closure of two major regional hubs and the reallocation of $1.2 billion toward AI-powered logistics systems. The decision, revealed during its Q4 strategy call on May 3, is part...
By Maria Kalamatas Boston, MA — GE Healthcare Technologies Inc. has issued a stark forecast: the company expects to absorb nearly $500 million in tariff-related costs over the course of 2025, largely due to new U.S. trade policies targeting medical devices and electronics imported from China. In a Q2 investor call on May...
By Maria Kalamatas Toronto, CANADA — With a new wave of tariffs taking effect across U.S.–China and U.S.–Canada trade channels, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) across North America are urgently rethinking their sourcing models to insulate operations from further disruption. Many SMEs—especially in automotive, consumer electronics, and food packaging—have historically relied on stable...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News As global retail enters a new phase of fragmentation, consolidation, and climate pressure, logistics has emerged not just as a support function—but as the defining battleground for brand competitiveness and survival in e-commerce. From fulfillment speed to reverse logistics, companies that once focused on front-end...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News In an unexpected twist to ongoing transatlantic trade tensions, DHL has suspended all non-essential shipments from the UK to the United States, causing major disruptions for British luxury brands that rely heavily on fast, secure cross-border delivery. The halt, announced on April 23 and effective...
By Maria Kalamatas – The Logistic News Europe is redrawing the line between international transit and national responsibility. Starting this week, all ships sailing near the European Union’s coasts—whether they plan to dock or not—must present detailed insurance documentation, as Brussels rolls out a sweeping maritime oversight measure. “Proximity alone is now...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News In a move that could redefine regional air freight dynamics, Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have entered a strategic alliance to strengthen trade lanes between the Middle East and Asia, two of the fastest-growing logistics corridors in the world. The agreement, finalized on April...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News As Europe’s economy continues its uneven rebound, one reality is becoming harder to ignore: road freight is running out of room. Truck capacity is shrinking, border congestion is rising, and a generational driver shortage is forcing logistics firms to rethink how—and where—they move goods...
By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News After years of tentative recovery, the global cargo sector is facing a renewed wave of disruption—this time not from a virus, but from a political decision. The reintroduction of aggressive tariffs by the United States on select Chinese and Southeast Asian imports has triggered...
By Maria Kalamatas — The Logistic News It was supposed to be a crowning achievement of energy sovereignty. Instead, Mexico’s first shipment of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) from its new Olmeca refinery has headed not to domestic markets, but to foreign shores. In early April, the Danish-flagged tanker Torm Singapore quietly sailed...
