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Supply Chain December 3, 2025 - Wednesday

Competition Heats Up Between Maersk and MSC for Vietnam's $6 Billion "Can Gio Mega Port"

Can Gio port Maersk MSC

Logistics December 2, 2025 - Tuesday

Temu and Shein Face Investigation Threats in the US: Forced Labor and Counterfeit Product Allegations in Focus

Shein Temu Forced Labor

Port of Barcelona rail logistics decarbonization

Barcelona Port Shifts into Higher Gear on Carbon-Free Logistics with €265 Million New Rail Hub

Logistics December 2, 2025 - Tuesday

reuters.com

Russian-Flagged MIDVOLGA-2 Tanker Reports Attack off Turkish Coast; Crew Safe

Black Sea Tanker maritime security

Supply Chain December 2, 2025 - Tuesday

robotic manufacturing Standard Bots US-China competition

U.S. Robotics Maker Calls for Manufacturing Reform Amid Cost Crisis

drayage port logistics digital transformation

Drayage Best Practices: Five Tips to Elevate Operations

Supply Chain December 1, 2025 - Monday

UK and US Reach New Agreement to Keep Drug Tariffs at Zero

pharmaceutical trade tariffs UK

Technology December 1, 2025 - Monday

Africa Promises Dramatic Container Demand Surge through 2050, But Ports Cannot Weather 2025 Crisis

African ports container demand Durban

Supply Chain December 1, 2025 - Monday

Airbus Launches Broad Investigation into A320 Series Panel Quality Issues

Airbus A320 quality issue

geopolitical risk multi-sourcing Europe

Companies Turn to Multi-Geography Sourcing as Geopolitical Pressure Persists on European Supply Chains

CMA CGM's "Quiet" Return to Russia: No Direct Service, But Feeder Network Present

CMA CGM Russia feeder shipping

maritime security drone attacks Red Sea

2025 Maritime Security Redefined: The Shift from Piracy to Remote Warfare

Technology December 1, 2025 - Monday

Japan's Shipyards and Shipping Lines Agree on Common Design Standards for Alternative-Fuel Vessels

Japan alternative fuel LCO₂ carrier

tanker accident Dakar marine pollution

Panama-Flagged Mersin Tanker Creates Emergency Off Dakar: Environmental Alarm Over 30,000-Ton Cargo

Technology November 30, 2025 - Sunday

Airbus A320 aviation safety software update

Airbus A320 Fleet Faces Urgent Safety Directive with Global Flight Disruptions

Logistics November 28, 2025 - Friday

Inventory November 28, 2025 - Friday

Russia Excluded from IMO Council's Top-Tier Category A List for 2026–2027

IMO Russia maritime

forklift United Kingdom material handling

Forklift Market Poised for Gradual Recovery as Confidence Builds from 2026

Supply Chain November 28, 2025 - Friday

Logistics November 28, 2025 - Friday

Emergency Response Launched Following Attacks on Two Tankers in the Black Sea

Black Sea Tanker shadow fleet

container shipping Sea-Intelligence COSCO

Container Carriers Reported 5.12 Billion Dollars Profit in Q3 2025

TRNC Cyprus maritime jurisdiction area

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Protests Maritime Boundary Agreement Between Cyprus and Lebanon

South Korean Mid-Sized Shipyards Enter US Navy MRO Market Under MASGA Program

shipyard MRO U.S. Navy

Seaspan Evaluates New SMR Report for Nuclear-Powered Container Ships

SMR nuclear propulsion container ship

maritime chokepoints global trade supply chain

Oxford Research: Fragile Maritime Chokepoints Cost Global Trade $14 Billion Annually

Queclink container security smart seal

Queclink Advances Container Security with Smart Bolt-Seal Technology

Singapore container port port performance

Singapore Named World's Leading Container Port in New LCP Report

Suez Canal Traffic and Revenues Expected to Fully Normalize by End of 2026

Suez Canal Maersk CMA CGM

hydrogen port logistics Port of Bilbao

Port of Bilbao Launches Operational Tests with Hydrogen-Powered H2TowTractor: The Retrofit Era in Logistics

Damen Shipyards Windcat offshore energy

Damen and Windcat Introduce Innovation Series Vessels for Offshore Energy

Technology November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

FESCO Launches First 40' Flexitank Block Train to China

FESCO flexitank block train

HP Prepares to Cut 6,000 Jobs as Part of AI-Driven Restructuring

HP artificial intelligence layoffs

Iran–Türkiye 200 km "Southern Silk Road" Corridor: A New Move in Middle Corridor Competition

Iran Turkey railway

Maersk and CMA CGM Return to Suez at Full Capacity in December: New Partnership Agreement Accelerates Timeline

Maersk CMA CGM Suez Canal

Procurement November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Correct Suez Canal Announcement: "No Fixed Timeline"

Maersk Hapag-Lloyd Suez Canal

Technology November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Safran Plans to Boost Procurement from India by 400% by 2030

Safran India supply chain

SAP Accused of Trade Secret Theft: o9 Solutions Files Lawsuit

SAP o9 Solutions trade secret theft

Sovcomflot LNG-ready tanker Zvezda Shipyard

Sovcomflot Takes Delivery of New LNG-Ready Tanker "Ivan Aivazovsky"

Procurement November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Inventory November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

TikTok Shop Mandates USPS Labels Through Its Own Platform

TikTok Shop USPS e-commerce logistics

artificial intelligence warehouse automation AI

New Research: AI Isn't Replacing Workers, Creating More Roles in Warehouses

New Global Container Ports Index (LCP - Leading Container Ports)

container ports port index Singapore

Technology November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

SGP Launches Dammam Logistics Zone and Terminal 2 Expansion

SGP Dammam logistics zone

DHL HappyRobot artificial intelligence

DHL Enhances Operations and Customer Communication with HappyRobot AI Agents

Supply Chain November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

GMS: Ship Recycling Market Contracts Amid Weak Steel Prices and Currency Pressure

ship recycling steel prices GMS

Konecranes electric reach stacker port equipment

Konecranes Expands Ecolifting With First Electric Reach Stacker and Global Remote Services Network

Port of Los Angeles ONE Henry Hudson container ship fire

Port of Los Angeles Returns to Full Operations Following ONE Henry Hudson Fire

Procurement November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

sustainability fashion industry forest conservation

Fashion Brands End Sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests

Stena Line video telematics port security

Stena Line Strengthens Security at Irish Sea Ports with Camera Telematics Solution

driver shortage Magnus Technologies TMS

The Root of the Driver Crisis: The Problem Is Systems, Not People

Technology November 24, 2025 - Monday

Zim Acquisition Process: CEO and Strategic Investors at the Table

ZIM acquisition container shipping

Shipium Blue Yonder ISV Partner of the Year

Shipium and Blue Yonder Strategic Partnership Adds AI Shipping Layer to OMS, WMS and TMS Stack

Supply Chain November 24, 2025 - Monday

Piraeus Port COSCO US-China competition

Piraeus–Elefsis Tension: US–China Competition Dividing Mediterranean Logistics

Technology November 24, 2025 - Monday

whitehouse.gov

U.S. Launches "Genesis Mission" to Advance AI-Powered Scientific Breakthrough Program

artificial intelligence Genesis Mission USA

Procurement November 24, 2025 - Monday

Port of Los Angeles government shutdown imports

U.S. Government Shutdown Complicates Import Decisions: Los Angeles Port Warns

CMA CGM Launches New Barge Corridor in Northern Vietnam for U.S. Trade

CMA CGM Vietnam barge transportation

DHL Supply Chain Riyadh distribution center

DHL Supply Chain Reshapes Regional Logistics with €130 Million Mega Distribution Hub in Riyadh

Canada Strengthens Supply Chain with New Inland Gateway Strategy

Canada inland gateway supply chain

Trump administration immigrant drivers CDL

Trump Administration Warns Pennsylvania of Fund Cuts Over Immigrant Truck Driver Licensing

Inventory November 24, 2025 - Monday

Fashion Retail Tackles Rising "Shrink" Problem with RFID Technology

RFID fashion retail shrink

Railport intermodal terminal rail transport

Türkiye's First Private Intermodal Terminal Railport Commences Operations

Supply Chain November 24, 2025 - Monday

Logistics November 23, 2025 - Sunday

Suez Canal Authority and Ministry of Petroleum Establish LNG Liquefaction and Bunkering Facility in Port Said

LNG Suez Canal bunker fuel

Logistics November 23, 2025 - Sunday

CMA CGM Resumes Limited Commercial Operations in Russia

CMA CGM Russia container shipping

Port of Los Angeles container ship ONE Henry Hudson

Fire Aboard ONE Henry Hudson Triggers Emergency at Los Angeles Port

Supply Chain November 22, 2025 - Saturday

Logistics November 22, 2025 - Saturday

Canada Post Strikes Suspended Following Tentative Deal: Delivery Relief Expected

Canada Post strike CUPW

Port of Los Angeles container ship fire

Container Ship Fire Halts Operations at Port of Los Angeles

US Removes Tariffs on Coffee and Agricultural Products from Brazil

USA Brazil tariff exemption

U.S. Trucking Freight Demand Plummets During Peak Season

USA trucking freight demand

US sanctions Russian oil tanker traffic

U.S. Sanctions Squeeze Russian Oil at Sea: 48 Million Barrels Await Buyers

European ports buffer capacity port congestion

European Ports Lack Buffer Space to Handle Demand Surges

blank sailing container shipping supply chain

What Is Blank Sailing and What Does It Mean for Shippers?

Canadian Retail Sales Slow in Third Quarter as U.S. Tariffs Persist

Canada retail sales US tariffs

Chinese research vessels U.S.North Pacific

Chinese Research Vessels and U.S. Military Activities Surge in North Pacific

China: Piraeus Port Is Not for Sale

Piraeus Port COSCO Shipping China

autonomous truck Felixstowe Port electric vehicle

Port of Felixstowe Expands Autonomous Truck Fleet with 34 Vehicles

Procurement November 21, 2025 - Friday

Reliance Industries Russia oil imports

India's Largest Company Reliance Halts Russian Oil Imports

tanker accident toxic gas leak Istanbul

Toxic Leak on Tanker off Istanbul: One Crew Member Dies

road transport rail transport modal shift

Road Transport: Enemy of Rail or Necessary Complement?

Fire Erupts Again at Novelis Plant Supplying Ford

Ford Novelis supply chain

What Will It Really Take to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.?

reshoring USA manufacturing

Russia's "Shadow Fleet" and Soft Sanctions: Risks Mount as Oil Flows Continue

shadow fleet Russia oil tanker

Fatigue Cracks Found in Engine Mount of Crashed UPS MD-11F Aircraft

UPS cargo aircraft MD-11F

military mobility rail transport European Union

What Does the EU's Military Mobility Package Mean for Rail Freight?

Supply Chain November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Technology November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Reuters: China's "Shadow Civilian Navy" Conducts Drills for Taiwan Invasion

China Taiwan RoRo ships

Five Digitalization Strategies to Strengthen Drayage Operations

drayage digitalization automation

FedEx: Global Supply Chain Shocks Will Be Permanent, New Regional Balance Emerging

FedEx supply chain regionalization

Leaf Home Cuts Logistics Costs by 20% After Modernizing Supply Chain with Uber Freight TMS

Uber Freight TMS Leaf Home

Supply Chain November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Maersk Opens $140 Million Flagship Logistics Center in Shanghai

Maersk Shanghai logistics center

Monster Beverage aluminum tariffs production costs

Monster Expects "Modest Impact" From Rising Aluminum Tariffs

MSC's 13,000–15,000 TEU Mega-Ships Create Two-Tier Fleet Structure on MED–NAEC Route

MSC container ship MED-NAEC route

Schneider National intermodal transportation rail service

Schneider National Launches Fast Track Premium Rail Service

Technology November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Clorox ERP transition inventory management

Clorox Successfully Recovers from ERP Transition-Driven Inventory Build

Technology November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Intel artificial intelligence logistics cost

Intel Radically Reduces Transportation Costs with AI-Powered "Rate Request Automation"

Logistics November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Supply Chain November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Poland Deploys Military to Eastern Rail Lines: Russia-Backed Sabotage Confirmed

Poland rail sabotage Russia

Logistics November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

UK Says "Military Options Ready" If Russian Yantar Vessel Poses Threat

Yantar ship Russia Britain

Technology November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Russian Sea Ports Handle 5.1% More Cargo in October 2025

Russia seaports cargo handling

Dardanelles underwater security vessel traffic

Türkiye Temporarily Halts Dardanelles Passage Due to Subsea Security Tests

Logistics November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Logistics November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

Two Major Uncertainties for 2026: US Restocking Wave and Return to the Red Sea

container shipping Red Sea Suez Canal

NTSB: Single Loose Cable Caused Dali's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collision

container ship Dali bridge collapse

Logistics · December 3, 2025 - Wednesday

Beşiktaş Shipping Suspends All Russia-Linked Operations Following M/T Mersin Incident

Following four external explosions experienced by M/T Mersin tanker off the coast of Dakar, Beşiktaş Shipping's decision to terminate all Russia-linked operations, detailed summary of security risk assessment and supply chain impacts

Beşiktaş Shipping M/T Mersin Tanker

Logistics · December 3, 2025 - Wednesday

Competition Heats Up Between Maersk and MSC for Vietnam's $6 Billion "Can Gio Mega Port"

The competition between Maersk and MSC for Vietnam's Can Gio International Transshipment Port project near Ho Chi Minh City, detailing the strategic importance of the mega-port with 16.9 million TEU capacity and the new power struggle emerging after the dissolution of the 2M alliance

Can Gio port Maersk MSC

Supply Chain · December 3, 2025 - Wednesday

Costco Sues Trump Administration for Tariff Refund

Costco's lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking refunds for global tariffs imposed under IEEPA, Supreme Court proceedings, precedent implications, and detailed summary of potential $100 billion-plus refund risk

Costco tariff Trump administration

Logistics · December 3, 2025 - Wednesday

Delta Air Lines government shutdown airline

Delta Air Lines Faces $200 Million Profit Hit in Wake of Government Shutdown

Following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Delta projects a $200 million USD profit loss in the fourth quarter, detailed overview of flight cancellations, demand dynamics, and premium segment strategy

Supply Chain · December 3, 2025 - Wednesday

sustainability greenwashing fashion retail

U.K. Bans Nike–Superdry–Lacoste's "Sustainable" Advertisements

The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority's ban on unsubstantiated "sustainable" claims by Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste in Google advertisements represents a detailed summary of stricter greenwashing enforcement and implications for supply chains

Technology · December 3, 2025 - Wednesday

Temu and Shein Face Investigation Threats in the US: Forced Labor and Counterfeit Product Allegations in Focus

Detailed news summary explaining the connection between forced labor, counterfeiting, and IP violations allegations against Shein and Temu in the US, linked to e-commerce supply chains and the elimination of the de minimis rule

Shein Temu Forced Labor

Logistics · December 2, 2025 - Tuesday

Port of Barcelona rail logistics decarbonization

Barcelona Port Shifts into Higher Gear on Carbon-Free Logistics with €265 Million New Rail Hub

Barcelona Port's €265 million South Rail Hub project to be built by transforming the former Llobregat riverbed, detailed news summary covering modal shift strategy, carbon reduction, and impact on European logistics infrastructure

Logistics · December 2, 2025 - Tuesday

reuters.com

Russian-Flagged MIDVOLGA-2 Tanker Reports Attack off Turkish Coast; Crew Safe

The Russian-flagged MIDVOLGA-2 tanker's attack report 80 nautical miles off Türkiye's coast, the vessel's status, regional security context, and detailed news summary regarding escalating risks in the Black Sea

Black Sea Tanker maritime security

Supply Chain · December 2, 2025 - Tuesday

robotic manufacturing Standard Bots US-China competition

U.S. Robotics Maker Calls for Manufacturing Reform Amid Cost Crisis

Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard addresses Congress on the market threat of cheap Chinese robots, the U.S. strategy gap, cost disadvantage, and manufacturing reform proposals

Logistics · December 1, 2025 - Monday

drayage port logistics digital transformation

Drayage Best Practices: Five Tips to Elevate Operations

Supply Chain · December 1, 2025 - Monday

UK and US Reach New Agreement to Keep Drug Tariffs at Zero

Detailed news summary on the agreement signed between the US and UK maintaining drug tariffs at zero, covering NHS commitments to increase drug spending, Trump administration pressures, and commercial implications for both nations

pharmaceutical trade tariffs UK

Logistics · December 1, 2025 - Monday

Africa Promises Dramatic Container Demand Surge through 2050, But Ports Cannot Weather 2025 Crisis

Sea-Intelligence projections outlining Africa's 5% annual growth potential through 2050, with comprehensive logistics analysis of how the Red Sea crisis transformed African ports into weak links in 2025

African ports container demand Durban

Technology · December 1, 2025 - Monday

Airbus Launches Broad Investigation into A320 Series Panel Quality Issues

Detailed news summary on investigations launched by Airbus due to quality issues in A320 fuselage panels, covering delivery targets, investor impacts, and processes following software problems

Airbus A320 quality issue

Supply Chain · December 1, 2025 - Monday

geopolitical risk multi-sourcing Europe

Companies Turn to Multi-Geography Sourcing as Geopolitical Pressure Persists on European Supply Chains

Detailed summary of a Maersk survey of 900 European companies showing how supply chains are affected by geopolitical stress, tariffs, and cost volatility

Logistics · December 1, 2025 - Monday

CMA CGM's "Quiet" Return to Russia: No Direct Service, But Feeder Network Present

According to November-December 2025 logistics reports, a detailed analysis of CMA CGM's delayed planned direct return to Russia, India-linked feeder operations, and the company's risk management strategy

CMA CGM Russia feeder shipping

Logistics · December 1, 2025 - Monday

maritime security drone attacks Red Sea

2025 Maritime Security Redefined: The Shift from Piracy to Remote Warfare

Detailed news summary on the new threat model affecting maritime transport in 2025—remote attacks conducted with drones, swarm tactics, port security vulnerabilities, and the backdrop of major shipping lines delaying their return to the Red Sea

Technology · December 1, 2025 - Monday

Japan's Shipyards and Shipping Lines Agree on Common Design Standards for Alternative-Fuel Vessels

Japan's seven leading ship construction and maritime companies' decision to develop standard ship designs via the MILES common design platform for LCO₂ carriers and alternative-fuel vessels, and detailed news summary on its supply chain implications

Japan alternative fuel LCO₂ carrier

Logistics · December 1, 2025 - Monday

tanker accident Dakar marine pollution

Panama-Flagged Mersin Tanker Creates Emergency Off Dakar: Environmental Alarm Over 30,000-Ton Cargo

Large-scale rescue operation launched off Dakar after the Panama-flagged Mersin tanker suffered water ingress in the machinery space, with detailed coverage of the 30,000-ton petroleum product risk and environmental protection measures

Technology · November 30, 2025 - Sunday

Airbus A320 aviation safety software update

Airbus A320 Fleet Faces Urgent Safety Directive with Global Flight Disruptions

Global airline operations affected by emergency software and hardware updates issued by Airbus to address radiation-induced data corruption risk detected in A320 aircraft flight control systems

Logistics · November 28, 2025 - Friday

Russia Excluded from IMO Council's Top-Tier Category A List for 2026–2027

Comprehensive news summary on Russia's failure to secure re-election in the IMO's Category A results for the 2026–2027 period and its impact on global maritime regulations

IMO Russia maritime

Inventory · November 28, 2025 - Friday

forklift United Kingdom material handling

Forklift Market Poised for Gradual Recovery as Confidence Builds from 2026

UK Forklift Truck Market Outlook report prepared by Oxford Economics detailing weak demand in 2025, expected recovery in 2026, and detailed segment-based order projections

Supply Chain · November 28, 2025 - Friday

Emergency Response Launched Following Attacks on Two Tankers in the Black Sea

Detailed news summary of the explosions that occurred on the Russia-linked Kairos and Virat tankers in the Black Sea, with all crew members evacuated, external impact findings under investigation, and Türkiye conducting large-scale maritime security operations in the region

Black Sea Tanker shadow fleet

Logistics · November 28, 2025 - Friday

container shipping Sea-Intelligence COSCO

Container Carriers Reported 5.12 Billion Dollars Profit in Q3 2025

According to Sea-Intelligence data, the decline in total operating profit of global container lines in the third quarter of 2025, together with carriers' volume increases, Red Sea bypass networks, and EBIT/TEU results, with detailed analysis

Logistics · November 27, 2025 - Thursday

TRNC Cyprus maritime jurisdiction area

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Protests Maritime Boundary Agreement Between Cyprus and Lebanon

Logistics · November 27, 2025 - Thursday

South Korean Mid-Sized Shipyards Enter US Navy MRO Market Under MASGA Program

Process of South Korean mid-sized shipbuilding companies entering the US Navy maintenance-repair market under the MASGA framework, detailed summary of MSRA applications and strategic investments

shipyard MRO U.S. Navy

Logistics · November 27, 2025 - Thursday

Seaspan Evaluates New SMR Report for Nuclear-Powered Container Ships

A detailed summary of the report prepared by Lloyd's Register and LucidCatalyst, presenting Seaspan's technical, economic and supply chain analysis for container ships powered by small modular reactors.

SMR nuclear propulsion container ship

Logistics · November 27, 2025 - Thursday

maritime chokepoints global trade supply chain

Oxford Research: Fragile Maritime Chokepoints Cost Global Trade $14 Billion Annually

Detailed summary of the University of Oxford's study analyzing the economic impacts of disruptions in global maritime chokepoints: annual losses, risk types, geographic effects, and supply chain vulnerability

Logistics · November 27, 2025 - Thursday

Queclink container security smart seal

Queclink Advances Container Security with Smart Bolt-Seal Technology

Detailed summary of the transformation Queclink's new ISO 17712-compliant smart bolt-seal device is bringing to container security, featuring real-time breach detection, global connectivity, GNSS/LBS positioning, and highly secure seal structure

Logistics · November 27, 2025 - Thursday

Singapore container port port performance

Singapore Named World's Leading Container Port in New LCP Report

The inaugural Leading Container Ports of the World report published by DNV and Menon Economics names Singapore as the global leader, presenting a comprehensive overview of the methodology, rankings, and regional logistics implications.

Logistics · November 27, 2025 - Thursday

Suez Canal Traffic and Revenues Expected to Fully Normalize by End of 2026

Suez Canal Authority's statement on revenues and vessel traffic returning to full normality by end of 2026, Maersk's return, incentives, transit data and regional stability impacts comprehensive overview

Suez Canal Maersk CMA CGM

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

hydrogen port logistics Port of Bilbao

Port of Bilbao Launches Operational Tests with Hydrogen-Powered H2TowTractor: The Retrofit Era in Logistics

H2TowTractor powered by hydrogen fuel cell and lithium-ion battery combination being tested for zero-emission port operations at the Port of Bilbao.

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Damen Shipyards Windcat offshore energy

Damen and Windcat Introduce Innovation Series Vessels for Offshore Energy

Detailed explanation summarizing the features, technological innovations, and sectoral impact of the new Innovation Series MP-ASV vessels developed by Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat for offshore energy projects

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

FESCO Launches First 40' Flexitank Block Train to China

FESCO's first 40' flexitank block train dispatched from Omsk to China, carrying 62 containers of rapeseed oil, transiting through Kazakhstan and featuring the company's new flexitank model—detailed news summary

FESCO flexitank block train

Technology · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

HP Prepares to Cut 6,000 Jobs as Part of AI-Driven Restructuring

HP's plan to cut 6,000 jobs globally by 2028 through AI integration aimed at accelerating product development and reducing costs, coupled with lower-than-expected profit forecasts, CEO remarks, AI-driven productivity targets, and the sector-wide impact of automation trends on the workforce.

HP artificial intelligence layoffs

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Iran–Türkiye 200 km "Southern Silk Road" Corridor: A New Move in Middle Corridor Competition

Iran's attempt to balance the Middle Corridor with a new 1.6 billion dollar railway on its Turkish border, Türkiye's coordination with the KIAD line, and details of the emerging new geopolitical route in China–Europe logistics

Iran Turkey railway

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Maersk and CMA CGM Return to Suez at Full Capacity in December: New Partnership Agreement Accelerates Timeline

Following the strategic partnership agreement signed between the Suez Canal Authority and Maersk, Maersk and CMA CGM vessels are expected to return to full capacity Suez Canal transits in December.

Maersk CMA CGM Suez Canal

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Correct Suez Canal Announcement: "No Fixed Timeline"

Suez Canal Authority's early return announcement versus Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd's cautious approach, Gemini Cooperation's operational structure, risk management, and detailed news summary on 2025-2026 supply chain impacts

Maersk Hapag-Lloyd Suez Canal

Procurement · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Safran Plans to Boost Procurement from India by 400% by 2030

Safran's target to increase procurement volume from India from 100 million euros to 500 million euros, MRO investments, Rafale engine projects, localization strategy, and the global supply chain transformation in the context of India's emerging aviation ecosystem.

Safran India supply chain

Technology · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

SAP Accused of Trade Secret Theft: o9 Solutions Files Lawsuit

Detailed explanation summarizing the scope of the trade secret theft lawsuit filed by o9 Solutions against SAP, the allegations, the role of former executives, and the sector impact of competition among supply chain planning software providers.

SAP o9 Solutions trade secret theft

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Sovcomflot LNG-ready tanker Zvezda Shipyard

Sovcomflot Takes Delivery of New LNG-Ready Tanker "Ivan Aivazovsky"

Detailed news summary explaining Sovcomflot's acceptance of the LNG-ready MR tanker "Ivan Aivazovsky" built at Zvezda shipyard and the technical specifications of the new tanker class developed for product transportation in ice conditions

Procurement · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

TikTok Shop Mandates USPS Labels Through Its Own Platform

A detailed assessment of TikTok Shop's mandatory requirement for sellers to purchase USPS shipping labels exclusively through TikTok Shipping, including operational impacts on seller processes, cost risks, and alternative carrier strategies.

TikTok Shop USPS e-commerce logistics

Inventory · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

artificial intelligence warehouse automation AI

New Research: AI Isn't Replacing Workers, Creating More Roles in Warehouses

Comprehensive analysis explaining how artificial intelligence and automation support the workforce in warehouses, increase productivity, and create new specialized roles.

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

New Global Container Ports Index (LCP - Leading Container Ports)

container ports port index Singapore

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

SGP Launches Dammam Logistics Zone and Terminal 2 Expansion

Saudi Global Ports' groundbreaking ceremony for Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone and Terminal 2 capacity enhancement, marking the creation of a new integrated logistics ecosystem at KAP Dammam

SGP Dammam logistics zone

Technology · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

DHL HappyRobot artificial intelligence

DHL Enhances Operations and Customer Communication with HappyRobot AI Agents

DHL Supply Chain's collaboration with HappyRobot to automate phone, email, and messaging processes with autonomous AI agents, detailing the transformation in operational efficiency and customer experience

Supply Chain · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

GMS: Ship Recycling Market Contracts Amid Weak Steel Prices and Currency Pressure

GMS Week 47 update provides a comprehensive news summary explaining how global ship recycling markets are struggling due to weak steel prices, foreign exchange volatility, sanctions pressure, and low tonnage flows

ship recycling steel prices GMS

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Konecranes electric reach stacker port equipment

Konecranes Expands Ecolifting With First Electric Reach Stacker and Global Remote Services Network

Detailed news summary describing Konecranes' launch of its first electric reach stacker, the global expansion of Remote Services, and the strategic expansion of the Ecolifting program toward low-emission port equipment

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Port of Los Angeles ONE Henry Hudson container ship fire

Port of Los Angeles Returns to Full Operations Following ONE Henry Hudson Fire

Detailed summary of the electrical fire on the ONE Henry Hudson container vessel at the Port of Los Angeles, including the lifting of terminal closures and the resumption of full-capacity port operations.

Procurement · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

sustainability fashion industry forest conservation

Fashion Brands End Sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests

A detailed overview of the new global collaboration created by fashion brands to cease sourcing from ancient and endangered forests, addressing risks in MMCF and packaging supply chains, the transition planned to protect climate-critical forests, and the sector-wide implications.

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Stena Line video telematics port security

Stena Line Strengthens Security at Irish Sea Ports with Camera Telematics Solution

Detailed news summary regarding Stena Line's implementation of Camera Telematics' multi-camera-based video telematics system at Irish Sea ports to enhance operational safety, incident investigation, and risk management

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

driver shortage Magnus Technologies TMS

The Root of the Driver Crisis: The Problem Is Systems, Not People

Comprehensive news summary explaining that the real cause of the driver shortage in the trucking sector is not human resources, but fragmented operations, inconsistent workflows, and disconnected data structures

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Zim Acquisition Process: CEO and Strategic Investors at the Table

Board process evaluating multiple acquisition initiatives, including an offer from CEO Eli Glickman and Rami Ungar, along with detailed news summary covering the company's fleet strategy, financial structure, and sector implications

ZIM acquisition container shipping

Technology · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Shipium Blue Yonder ISV Partner of the Year

Shipium and Blue Yonder Strategic Partnership Adds AI Shipping Layer to OMS, WMS and TMS Stack

E-commerce fulfillment center representing AI-powered shipping intelligence solutions

Supply Chain · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Piraeus Port COSCO US-China competition

Piraeus–Elefsis Tension: US–China Competition Dividing Mediterranean Logistics

Detailed analysis of US–China power struggle over Piraeus Port, DFC-backed strategic rise of Elefsis Shipyard, NATO-aligned infrastructure requirements, and 2026 regional supply chain implications

Technology · November 24, 2025 - Monday

whitehouse.gov

U.S. Launches "Genesis Mission" to Advance AI-Powered Scientific Breakthrough Program

Summary of the U.S. Genesis Mission Executive Order dated 2025, detailing the establishment of a major national platform led by DOE to accelerate AI-enabled scientific research, encompassing data integration, HPC infrastructure, and scientific challenges

artificial intelligence Genesis Mission USA

Procurement · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Port of Los Angeles government shutdown imports

U.S. Government Shutdown Complicates Import Decisions: Los Angeles Port Warns

Amid the halt of federal data flows in the U.S., uncertainty in importers' purchasing and investment decisions has impacted the Port of Los Angeles' expectations and cargo movement ahead of Lunar New Year, a comprehensive news summary.

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

CMA CGM Launches New Barge Corridor in Northern Vietnam for U.S. Trade

Detailed summary of CMA CGM deploying the Que Vo–Haiphong barge line in Northern Vietnam to provide faster, cost-effective and low-emission transportation connectivity to the U.S. market.

CMA CGM Vietnam barge transportation

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

DHL Supply Chain Riyadh distribution center

DHL Supply Chain Reshapes Regional Logistics with €130 Million Mega Distribution Hub in Riyadh

Detailed analysis of DHL's €130 million investment in new SILZ logistics hub in Riyadh, marking shift from Dubai-centric to Riyadh-centric hub model in Middle East and Africa transportation

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

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Canada Strengthens Supply Chain with New Inland Gateway Strategy

A detailed news summary explaining Canada's Corridors Fund program initiatives, including inland port authorizations in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence corridor, CBSA expansion, customs modernization, and supply chain protection measures against U.S.-sourced trade uncertainty

Canada inland gateway supply chain

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Trump Administration Warns Pennsylvania of Fund Cuts Over Immigrant Truck Driver Licensing

Trump administration's threat to cut $75 million in federal funding after declaring Pennsylvania's CDL issuance process for immigrant truck drivers illegal, PennDOT's rejection of these allegations, federal oversight procedures, DHS arrests, and the impact of state-federal tensions on U.S. transportation and supply chain security.

Inventory · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Fashion Retail Tackles Rising "Shrink" Problem with RFID Technology

A comprehensive overview of the rapidly growing causes of shrink losses in fashion retail, visibility gaps across the supply chain, and the role RFID technology plays in improving inventory accuracy and combating theft

RFID fashion retail shrink

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

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Türkiye's First Private Intermodal Terminal Railport Commences Operations

Railport's launch of its first train under METRANS operations marks the terminal's opening, with a detailed overview of its capacity, infrastructure, intermodal advantages, and impact on Türkiye–Europe freight transportation.

Supply Chain · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Suez Canal Authority and Ministry of Petroleum Establish LNG Liquefaction and Bunkering Facility in Port Said

A memorandum of understanding signed between the Suez Canal Authority and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources for an LNG liquefaction, storage, and bunkering facility in the Raswa region of Port Said, Egypt, detailing the project's role in the "green channel" development plan.

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Logistics · November 23, 2025 - Sunday

CMA CGM Resumes Limited Commercial Operations in Russia

CMA CGM's resumption of food and consumer goods transportation to Russia in compliance with sanctions regulations and a comprehensive overview of the operational, legal and sectoral implications of this process.

CMA CGM Russia container shipping

Logistics · November 23, 2025 - Sunday

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Fire Aboard ONE Henry Hudson Triggers Emergency at Los Angeles Port

The course of a fire that broke out at Los Angeles Yusen Terminal aboard the 8,212 TEU container vessel ONE Henry Hudson, details of emergency response, increased risk due to hazardous materials, and impacts on port operations.

Supply Chain · November 22, 2025 - Saturday

Canada Post Strikes Suspended Following Tentative Deal: Delivery Relief Expected

Detailed explanation summarizing the suspension of strikes following the tentative agreement between Canada Post and the union, and expectations for deliveries to return to normal across the country.

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Logistics · November 22, 2025 - Saturday

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Container Ship Fire Halts Operations at Port of Los Angeles

A detailed overview of the incident at the Port of Los Angeles where a hazardous materials fire broke out aboard the container ship One Henry Hudson, resulting in the vessel being moved to open water and operations suspended at four terminals.

Supply Chain · November 21, 2025 - Friday

US Removes Tariffs on Coffee and Agricultural Products from Brazil

The US has granted tariff exemptions for hundreds of agricultural and food products of Brazilian origin, including coffee, meat, tropical fruits, and spices. The decision is seen as a result of progress in trade negotiations between the two countries while easing mounting tariff pressure.

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Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

U.S. Trucking Freight Demand Plummets During Peak Season

U.S. trucking demand declined approximately 33% between April and October 2025, showing severe slowdown despite the pre-holiday peak season. Tariff pressures, excess capacity, and elevated inventory levels are weakening the sector's outlook.

USA trucking freight demand

Supply Chain · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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U.S. Sanctions Squeeze Russian Oil at Sea: 48 Million Barrels Await Buyers

As U.S. sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil take effect, approximately 48 million barrels of Russian crude oil remain stranded at sea; dozens of tankers are changing course to seek alternative ports.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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European Ports Lack Buffer Space to Handle Demand Surges

Europe's largest ports—Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg—are experiencing operational congestion due to "buffer capacity shortage" in the face of rising volumes and seasonal variations; terminals and hinterland networks struggle to clear bottlenecks.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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What Is Blank Sailing and What Does It Mean for Shippers?

Blank sailing is when a carrier cancels an entire voyage or skips certain port calls on a route; this condition creates longer transit times, additional costs, and planning difficulties.

Supply Chain · November 21, 2025 - Friday

Canadian Retail Sales Slow in Third Quarter as U.S. Tariffs Persist

Canadian retail sales slowed markedly in the third quarter of 2025 due to the ongoing trade war with the U.S., slowing population growth, and consumer caution. Automotive sales in particular showed a sharp decline due to the impact of U.S. tariffs.

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Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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Chinese Research Vessels and U.S. Military Activities Surge in North Pacific

According to data from the Pacific Center for Island Security, Chinese space-missile tracking and submarine mapping vessels are active in the North Pacific; during the same period, the U.S. intensified multilateral military exercises in the region.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

China: Piraeus Port Is Not for Sale

China responded to U.S. statements, confirming that Piraeus Port is not for sale and that COSCO will maintain its strategic presence at the port; the port is one of the most important container hubs at the center of Africa-Asia-Europe trade.

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Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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Port of Felixstowe Expands Autonomous Truck Fleet with 34 Vehicles

A detailed summary of Port of Felixstowe's strengthening of operational efficiency, emission reduction, and net-zero targets with new autonomous trucks acquired from Westwell.

Procurement · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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India's Largest Company Reliance Halts Russian Oil Imports

Reliance Industries has ceased purchasing Russian crude oil due to EU restrictions on Russian oil taking effect in 2026 and US sanctions on Rosneft–Lukoil. This decision is viewed as a critical turning point in US–India trade relations and global oil flows.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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Toxic Leak on Tanker off Istanbul: One Crew Member Dies

A newly built Panama-flagged tanker transiting near Istanbul experienced a toxic substance leak; one crew member died in the incident and emergency chemical response teams were activated aboard the vessel.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

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Road Transport: Enemy of Rail or Necessary Complement?

As Europe's rail sector argues that truck transport occupies a privileged position, road representatives emphasize this is a bias and that the two modes are actually interdependent; Febetra and RailGood executives share their views on sectoral competition, regulation, and modal shift.

Supply Chain · November 21, 2025 - Friday

Fire Erupts Again at Novelis Plant Supplying Ford

Detailed summary explaining how a second fire at Novelis facility in New York—which produces aluminum for models like the Ford F-150—caused evacuation, potential production impact, and Ford's financial risk assessment.

Ford Novelis supply chain

Supply Chain · November 21, 2025 - Friday

What Will It Really Take to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.?

In this episode of the SupplyChainBrain Podcast, Matt Dollard of RSM discusses why the reshoring of manufacturing to the U.S. cannot be achieved through tariffs alone and what critical factors are necessary for reindustrialization.

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Supply Chain · November 21, 2025 - Friday

Russia's "Shadow Fleet" and Soft Sanctions: Risks Mount as Oil Flows Continue

Detailed news summary explaining the "soft" application of sanctions against Russian energy giants by end of 2025, the shadow fleet mechanism transporting Russian oil, false flag operations, STS transfers, and its impact on global supply chain risks

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Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

Fatigue Cracks Found in Engine Mount of Crashed UPS MD-11F Aircraft

The left engine separation of a UPS MD-11F cargo aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville on November 4 revealed significant "fatigue cracks" in the engine pylon and attachment points, according to NTSB preliminary reports. The crash resulted in 14 fatalities.

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Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

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What Does the EU's Military Mobility Package Mean for Rail Freight?

The European Commission's Military Mobility Package aims to accelerate the transport of military equipment and personnel within the EU, taking a step toward "military Schengen," and promoting more compatible use of rail infrastructure for both civilian and military purposes.

Supply Chain · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Reuters: China's "Shadow Civilian Navy" Conducts Drills for Taiwan Invasion

Reuters investigation reveals China is conducting drills using civilian ferries and cargo ships for a potential amphibious landing on Taiwan; satellite imagery shows the vessels conducting beach landings.

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Technology · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Five Digitalization Strategies to Strengthen Drayage Operations

Best practices shared by CargoWise Landside demonstrate how the drayage sector can become more efficient, scalable, and profitable through real-time visibility, automation, mobility, rapid invoicing, and organizational digital transformation.

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Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

FedEx: Global Supply Chain Shocks Will Be Permanent, New Regional Balance Emerging

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam stated that global trade has permanently changed due to technology, geopolitical risks, and tariffs, with supply chains shifting toward regionalization, and that reversing this transformation will be difficult.

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Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Leaf Home Cuts Logistics Costs by 20% After Modernizing Supply Chain with Uber Freight TMS

Leaf Home digitized its increasingly complex supply chain following rapid growth by deploying Uber Freight's modern TMS platform, achieving 1,000 hours of labor savings, a 20% reduction in FTL costs, and improved delivery performance.

Uber Freight TMS Leaf Home

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Maersk Opens $140 Million Flagship Logistics Center in Shanghai

Maersk opened its new flagship storage and logistics center of 113,000 m² in Shanghai Lin-gang, consolidating 147,000 m² of storage capacity, omnichannel fulfilment services, AEO certification, and an integrated ocean-air-land network under one roof.

Maersk Shanghai logistics center

Supply Chain · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

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Monster Expects "Modest Impact" From Rising Aluminum Tariffs

Monster Beverage disclosed that can costs are rising due to elevated Midwest aluminum premiums driven by Section 232 tariffs on imported aluminum; the company is implementing mitigation strategies to keep impacts at "modest" levels.

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

MSC's 13,000–15,000 TEU Mega-Ships Create Two-Tier Fleet Structure on MED–NAEC Route

MSC's deployment of ultra-large vessels on the MED–NAEC route, creating a two-tier fleet structure, alongside detailed analysis of capacity trends and terminal operations impact as outlined in Sea-Intelligence research

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Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

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Schneider National Launches Fast Track Premium Rail Service

With its new premium intermodal rail service called Fast Track, Schneider National aims to deliver "truck-speed intermodal experience" on US-Mexico lanes, offering transit times up to two days faster than competitors, 95% on-time delivery, priority rail placement, optimized drayage, and 24/7 tracking.

Technology · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

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Clorox Successfully Recovers from ERP Transition-Driven Inventory Build

As Clorox moved its U.S. supply chain and business operations to a new ERP system, the company proactively increased inventory levels at retailers by 1.5 weeks to prevent temporary disruptions. The company announced it has fully recovered from transition-related inventory imbalances and sees no material risk for the remainder of the year.

Technology · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

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Intel Radically Reduces Transportation Costs with AI-Powered "Rate Request Automation"

Intel has fully automated quote collection, contract renewal, auditing, and cost optimization across its global logistics transportation rate management using its Rate Request Automation (RRA) system; the initiative has delivered $20 million in contracted savings, $4 million in non-contracted savings, and accelerated quote processes by 10-fold.

Logistics · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Poland Deploys Military to Eastern Rail Lines: Russia-Backed Sabotage Confirmed

Poland confirms that an explosion on strategic Line No.7 stretching to Ukraine was carried out by two Ukrainian agents on behalf of Russian intelligence; eastern rail lines are now protected by the military following the incident.

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Supply Chain · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

UK Says "Military Options Ready" If Russian Yantar Vessel Poses Threat

After the Russian spy ship Yantar directed laser light at RAF pilots, Britain's Defence Secretary announced that military options would be deployed if the vessel poses a threat.

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Logistics · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Russian Sea Ports Handle 5.1% More Cargo in October 2025

Cargo volumes across Russia's maritime ports increased 5.1% year-on-year in October 2025, with growth driven by strong performance in oil, coal, LNG and scrap cargo, while imports fell 13%.

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Technology · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

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Türkiye Temporarily Halts Dardanelles Passage Due to Subsea Security Tests

Türkiye closed the Dardanelles Strait to two-way vessel traffic on November 19 between 07:00–18:00 for testing activities under the Subsea Security Project; the strategic corridor, which handles approximately 100 daily ship transits, was temporarily suspended.

Logistics · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Two Major Uncertainties for 2026: US Restocking Wave and Return to the Red Sea

Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen emphasizes two critical variables that will shape container shipping in 2026: when a restocking wave will begin in the US and how global routes will be affected by the reopening of Red Sea–Suez passages.

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Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday