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Arvato acquires ATC Logistics.
Arvato, a tech-driven global 3PL provider, plans to acquire ATC Computer Transport & Logistics, which specializes in secure transport and technical services for data centers and SaaS companies. This a
Read MoreMexico limits the import of duty-free clothing.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum recently imposed new tariffs on apparel imports, complicating logistics for U.S. e-commerce retailers. A December 19 decree introduced tariffs of 15% or 35% on spe
Read MoreUS Steel enhances its procurement procedures using an AI-driven platform.
U.S. Steel is implementing GEP Software, powered by artificial intelligence, to transform its procurement process, moving away from manual systems to improve efficiency and scalability. The software a
Read MoreIndian air cargo is expected to increase by 6 to 9% annually until 2029.
Indian air cargo traffic is projected to rise from 3.7 million tonnes to between 5 and 5.8 million tonnes by 2029, reflecting an annual growth rate of 6-9%. This increase is supported by strong econom
Read MoreCrowley enhances its harbor service offerings.
Crowley has announced the expansion of its harbor services by acquiring Main Line Inc., a Seattle-based vessel mooring company, effective January 1. This acquisition enhances Crowley’s offerings for c
Read MoreZebra Technologies is set to purchase Photoneo.
Photoneo Brightpick Group, a leader in 3D vision and AI robotics, has agreed to be acquired by Zebra Technologies. Photoneo specializes in robotic vision sensors and software, utilizing patented techn
Read MoreSupply Chains 2024: A visual recap of the year
In 2024, the logistics industry faced significant disruptions from various disasters, including the shipping vessel Dali's crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which temporarily halte
Read MoreMore than 100 fashion brands have supply chains associated with oil and gas fracking in Texas.
A report by Stand.earth reveals that over 100 fashion brands source synthetic fibers linked to oil and gas fracking in Texas's Permian Basin, significantly impacting their carbon footprint. The study
Read MoreAcademy Sports and Outdoors has decreased its dependence on China by 20%.
Academy Sports and Outdoors is reducing its reliance on Chinese goods, currently sourcing 50% of its inventory from China, down from over 70% in 2019. The CFO, Carl Ford, stated this diversification s
Read MoreExamining the function of the de minimis exemption in supply chains
The de minimis exemption, established nearly a century ago, allows companies to bypass duties and taxes on cross-border shipments valued under $800, benefiting industries like apparel and consumer goo
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