Transpacific Freight Markets Stabilize as Peak Season Nears End Amid Typhoon-Driven Congestion
GLOBAL SHIPPING INDUSTRY — As the ocean shipping industry enters the final weeks of its traditional peak shipping season, transpacific spot rates are showing signs of stabilization, offering a brief respite to retailers and supply chain managers…
The Great Supply Chain Reset: Why the Plastics Industry Faces a Long Road to 2027
The global plastics and packaging industry, long accustomed to the stability of a vast, oversupplied market, has been thrust into a state of permanent turbulence. Following a brief flicker of hope in June—when a proposed ceasefire between the U.S. and…
New Trade Barriers: U.S. Implements Sweeping Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns
By Phil Neuffer Published July 23, 2026 In a move that marks a significant escalation in U.S. trade policy, the Trump administration has finalized a sweeping tariff regime targeting imports from 60 global trading partners. The new duties, enacted under…
FedEx Unveils Aggressive 2026 Peak Season Surcharge Strategy: A Strategic Shift for E-Commerce Shippers
As the global logistics landscape braces for the inevitable surge of the holiday shipping window, FedEx has officially unveiled its surcharge structure for the 2026 peak season. The announcement signals a continuation of the carrier’s disciplined…
Trump Administration Announces Aggressive Tariff Roadmap for Generic Pharmaceuticals
By Phil Neuffer | Supply Chain Dive Published: July 22, 2026 In a move that marks a significant escalation in the administration’s protectionist trade agenda, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a multi-year plan to impose steep tariffs on…
Accelerating the Rural Retail Revolution: Tractor Supply Co. Joins Forces with Instacart
By Max Garland, Logistics Reporter Published July 22, 2026 In a move that signals the ongoing transformation of last-mile logistics in rural and semi-rural markets, Tractor Supply Co. has officially announced a strategic partnership with Instacart. The…
Strategic Shift: J.M. Smucker Co. Appoints Industry Veteran Douglas Guilherme to Lead Supply Chain Transformation
By Phil Neuffer Published July 21, 2026 | Updated July 22, 2026 The J.M. Smucker Co., a titan in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, has officially signaled a new chapter in its operational evolution. In a press release issued on July 20, 2026, the…
FDA Retracts Positive Test in Major Cyclospora Outbreak Investigation as Taylor Farms Halts Mexican Imports
By Phil Neuffer | Supply Chain Dive | July 21, 2026 In a significant pivot for a sprawling food safety investigation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Sunday that it has retracted a previous finding linking a specific sample of…
Escalating Trade Tensions: U.S. Imposes Sweeping 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports
In a significant escalation of North American trade hostilities, President Donald Trump announced on Monday a sweeping series of proclamations that will impose a 50% additional tariff on a vast array of Canadian imports. Set to take effect on August 19,…
The Parcel Pricing Paradigm: Amazon’s Ascent and the Straining duopoly of FedEx and UPS
By Max Garland Published July 20, 2026 The logistics landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. As shippers navigate a volatile economic environment characterized by persistent fuel inflation and a recalibration of discount structures by…
