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January Job Cuts Hit 17-Year High as Hiring Plans Collapse

U.S. companies also announced just 5,306 new hires in January, which was the weakest total for the month since CG&C began tracking data in 2009.

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Maersk Expects to Take Earnings Hit from Return of Red Sea Shipping

While reopening the vital trade route is generally viewed as a positive for the freight industry, it could also have some other unintended impacts on freight rates.

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U.S. Announces Efforts to Set up Trade Zone for Critical Minerals

The move is part of a broader effort by to counter China's ability to use its dominance of the industry as leverage in trade negotiations.

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Congo to Ship Copper to Saudi Arabia, UAE via U.S.-Backed Venture

The agreement also shows the unusual avenues the Trump administration is willing to pursue in order to reduce dependence on China

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Survey: U.S. Truckers Face Mental Health ‘Breaking Point’

More than three-quarters of drivers say stress or mental fatigue has made them less alert or more prone to mistakes on the road.

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Predicting vs. Preparing: The Growing Gap in Responding to Disruptions

With all the fancy predictive analytics that firms have adopted in recent years, why are they still slow to respond once they know a disruption is coming down the line?

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U.K. SMEs Unaware, at Risk for Breaching New ERA Provisions

Under proposed reforms, large public-sector authorities will be expected to demonstrate that their supply chains comply with strengthened employment rights.

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Report: Soaring Shipping Costs Will Drive Up Price of Consumer Goods

The CIPS Pulse Survey identified shipping and logistics as the category most likely to see significant price increases by the end of 2025.

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China Warns Panama of ‘Heavy Price’ on Court Ruling on Ports

The two ports near the strategic Panama Canal have emerged as a geopolitical flashpoint between the U.S. and China.

The Port of Balboa in Panama City. Photographer: Walter Hurtado/Bloomberg

Shippers Feel the Squeeze as Trucking Capacity Tightens

The increase in shipper spending marked the first year-over-year bump in three years, underscoring how tightening capacity has been driving rates higher across the trucking market.

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Forecasting for Lunar New Year: The Global Supply Chain Stress Test

For omnichannel businesses that need precision and pace, Lunar New Year isn’t just a holiday. It’s a reminder that agility is now a competitive advantage.

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'K-Shaped' Spending Gap Widens for U.S. Consumers

Higher-income households continued to see their purchasing power climb, even as middle- and lower-income consumers have remained far more cautious.

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