Although Trump has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to retake the Panama Canal, his actual goals could fall well short of that. 

Leaders announced the reintroduction of the Railway Safety Act, which was first proposed in Congress the month after the derailment in 2023, but died in committee months later.

Shippers are holding their collective breath to see how a rash of uncertainties surrounding the U.S. and global economies will impact freight rates in 2025.

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises. 

Rather than asking “how can we avoid negative publicity during a recall?,” food businesses can flip the question to “how can we harness the power of the media to help us protect the public and our brand?"

Global sourcing allows businesses to realize cost efficiencies, access to innovation, broader market exposure and improved quality of products — provided that they implement some key strategies.

A new U.S. presidential administration signals a potential significant shift in American economic policy, affecting M&A, global trade and supply chains.

It's increasingly critical for supply chain-reliant companies to protect their goods in transit, and maintain operational resilience in order to meet customer expectations.

Is it time to write the obituary for the era of free trade? Proponents of the practice have had a rough time of it lately.

Think violations of environmental standards and human rights in supply chains are limited to places far from U.S. shores? Think again.

How is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies promoting sustainability and regulatory compliance throughout its extensive supply chain?

Can Mexico keep attracting manufacturers in a time of political and economic uncertainty?

Ashley Craig, chair of the International Trade and Logistics group of Venable LLP, reviews key aspects of the second Trump administration’s trade policy, including tariffs, sanctions and forced-labor bans.

Rick DiMaio, executive vice president with Ace Hardware, talks about the value of attending LINK 2025, the annual conference of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), scheduled for February 16-19, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Jess Dankert, VP supply chain with the Retail Industry Leaders Association, offers an advance look at LINK 2025, RILA's annual retail supply chain conference, February 16-19 in Orlando, Florida.

Joel Lange, executive VP and general manager of Dow Jones Risk & Research, speculates about how the policies of a second Trump administration will affect trading patterns in 2025.