Since the conflict began, the cost of filling a typical family car with petrol has risen by £14 ($18.20), while a typical tank of diesel has gone up by about £27.

China is fighting back against what it sees as rising protectionism in the West.

It was not clear whether the men had intentionally targeted the shipments of the plastic bricks, which have become more elaborate and valuable for customers who treat them as commodities.

SMBs that commit to building real-time visibility, data-driven reorder logic and genuine supply chain flexibility into how they operate will be the ones weathering the next disruption.

The fragrance industry, once dominated by alcohol-based sprays packaged in glass bottles, is expanding to include oils, balms, solids, aerosols and other alternative formats that fall under hazmat regulations.

Amazon further clarified that the surcharge will be applied to fulfillment fees, not on the sale price of items.

After decades of pursuing supply chain efficiency, U.S. companies have turned their focus to what’s politely termed “resilience,” but might better be described as redundancy.

In today’s evolving environment, packaging has become a critical driver of cost savings, efficiency and sustainability. Businesses across all industries are facing rising shipping costs, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to operate more sustainably.

Procurement teams know what they have to do: move faster, reduce risk and deliver measurable value. The pressure is on.

Grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals and even schools are most likely seeing costs for their food shipping climb.