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Conservation Groups Warn that Biofuels Could Undermine IMO Net-Zero Goals

Although biofuels create far fewer emissions in transport than standard oil-based fuels, many biofuels still come at significant environmental costs.

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GS1 Is Killing Barcodes and Unlocking Far Smarter Supply Chains

Retailer support for 2D barcodes, such as QR codes, is improving, but not yet universal. Logistics leaders need to act before 2027.

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Kearney Index Calls ‘Reality Check’ on Reshoring Trend

American manufacturers rushing to bring production back home from Asia? Time for a reality check, according to the latest Reshoring Index from Kearney.

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Report: Nearshoring and Friendshoring Are Not Yet Solving Trade War Problems

While many have pivoted away from China and turned instead to countries in Southeast and South Asia, trade with these regions now face fresh headwinds.

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U.S. Succeeds in Blocking Global Carbon Tax on Ships, for Now

Industry insiders had previously expected the rules, years in the making, to pass, despite U.S. pressure.

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PoLA Reports Success in Reducing Pollution

Despite a 19% year-over-year increase in container volume, the Port of Los Angeles recorded its best year ever for reducing emissions on a per container basis.

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Safety Following Midair Collision

January’s mid-air disaster, which occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, spurred calls for stricter safety protocols.

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India’s Exports to U.S. Drop 40% as Tariffs Hit

The two countries continue to attempt to negotiate a trade deal, with the goal of concluding an agreement by November.

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Canada Threatens Stellantis with Legal Action Over Planned Move to U.S.

The plan to move Jeep Compass production out of Ontario was announced as part of a larger $13 billion investment from Stellantis has committed to make in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years.

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Supply Chain Investment in AI Requires a Strong CSCO-CFO Partnership

When CFOs lack confidence and visibility into supply chain operations, CSCOs’ concerns risk being sidelined.

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TSMC Reports Record Profits in Q3 as AI Fuels Demand for Chips

TSMC recorded $15 billion in net profits between July and September, marking a record high for a single quarter and beating the $13.6 billion estimate that had been projected by analysts.

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Nestlé to Cut 16K Jobs in Bid to Ramp Up Automation

Roughly 12,000 of Nestlé's layoffs will impact white-collar roles, while the remaining 4,000 will come from the company's manufacturing and supply chain operations.

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