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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

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Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. However, the immediate changes in consumption patterns and the subsequent “get out of the house” rebound were quickly followed by widespread inflation and the Ukraine war. But what about now?

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

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Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing. With the global e-commerce market predicted to reach $8.1

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

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Now of course, companies must map out the potential impacts of the Russia Ukraine war. The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. Russia Attacks Ukraine. Russia shells Ukraine. Ukraine does not have the military might to stop the invasion.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. As Clint Reiser pointed out earlier this week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting global supply chains.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

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And now on this week’s logistics news. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. Robots are continuing to become key components in the logistics space. How Shanghai’s lockdown is dampening Port of Oakland volumes. s CargoNet.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the following economic sanctions spiked energy prices and created new sourcing challenges for certain agricultural products and raw materials. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.