Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt

Firms Race to Fix Widespread Cyber Flaw Before Hackers Break In

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

More than a third of the 22 million vulnerable and internet-exposed systems are running legacy software that can’t be patched.

How to Transport a Food Truck Across the Country

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Shipping a food truck doesn't have to feel overwhelming, once you understand the process from start to finish.

U.K. Approves Controversial North Sea Drilling Project

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Jackdaw is expected to meet roughly 6% of the U.K.’s gas needs over its 10-year lifetime, with the capacity to power the equivalent of 1.4 million homes.

From Russian Oil to U.S. Supply Chains: The Hidden Risk of Secondary Tariffs

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Because oil, transportation and manufacturing are interconnected, secondary tariffs could produce a far more complicated response than an ordinary tariff.

The Return Journey Is Not the Outbound Journey in Reverse

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

An international return might look like the original delivery running in reverse. Operationally, though, it’s a new cross-border movement.

Aravo Offers Third-Party AI Risk Assessment Tool

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:24:48 -0400

Aravo for Responsible AI, is built around the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework.

EU Sets Arctic Agenda for Shipping, Security and Climate

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:46:45 -0400

The bloc plans to grow its icebreaker vessel capacity, and strengthen its Arctic satellite monitoring and data sharing to improve climate predictions and boost maritime security.

Building a Resilient U.S. Battery Supply Chain

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Strengthening U.S. battery resilience will require sustained investment across the entire supply chain and the market certainty needed to support it.

How Duty Drawback Can Help Recover the Cost of Forced-Labor Tariffs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For exporters, duty drawback is often the single largest lever available to recover what the new Section 301 duties add at the border.

U.S. Allows Dark-Fleet Oil Tankers to Shed Sanctions, Wright Says

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Investors are proposing to buy idled sanctioned tankers, refurbish them and use them to transport non-sanctioned oil.

Agentic AI's Governance Test for Global Supply Chains

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Supply chain leaders aren’t waiting to see whether agentic artificial intelligence works before putting it to work.

Hormuz Attacks Against Commercial Shipping Reach Record Highs

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:13:48 -0400

UKMTO identified attacks against 12 vessels in and around the strait between October 5 and 11, the most ever tracked in the region in a single week.

Supermarket Fridges and Freezers in France Hacked

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:24:29 -0400

This attack mirrors a similar incident in the U.S. in August, when connected fridges and freezers at a dozen military commissaries were hacked, causing massive food loss.

Beyond Traditional Trade Agreements: A Proposal for Creating ‘Rules of Resilience’

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Two trade experts are claiming to have identified a “critical gap” in the way that traditional trade agreements are created and assessed.

Trump’s Mineral Stockpile Prepares Up to $1B in Loans

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

VaultCo is in discussions with more than 70 firms across both the supply and demand sides of the critical minerals market to participate in the initiative.

USDOT Announces $200M in Funding for Commercial Truck Parking

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The American Transportation Research Institute estimates that the average truck driver loses 56 minutes of drive time a day in the search of safe parking.

The Carrier You Onboarded in July Can Lose Its Authority by September

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The packet from a carrier whose authority went active in July holds the same items as that from a fleet that has run for a decade: But the public record kept by FMCSA treats the two as different risks,

Arctic Shipping Ambitions Run into Cold Reality

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Northern Sea Route offers faster voyages between Asia and Europe, but high costs and environmental risks make it a tough sell for carriers.

Aramco HQ Hit as Houthis Widen Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:02:05 -0400

Oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia has also been targeted during the escalating hostilities with the Houthis.

Bulgaria Points to Russia as Drones Hit More Cargo Ships

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The strikes on two cargo vessels on October 13 add to a series of more frequent attacks on ships in the western part of the Black Sea.

Beyond De Minimis: Why Importers Need Defensible Shipment Data

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The practical response is investing in accurate shipment data and technology that supports classification and filing as regulations evolve.

More U.K. Retail Chains Hacked

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:34:06 -0400

TFG said its brands' stores are operating normally, and that it did not believe customers' payment information had been breached

Podcast | Rethinking Visibility: Keeping Tabs on Your Ocean Container, and Beyond

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

What does shipment “visibility” really mean? Depends on where the shipment is.

AI BOMs: The New Cybersecurity Imperative for Supply Chain Leaders

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Organizations that wait for industry security standards to fully mature or for a breach to force their hand will find themselves at a disadvantage with regulators, customers and insurers.

LAPD Recovers $1M in Stolen Rail Cargo

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:49:07 -0400

Police reportedly found stolen Yeti cups and jugs, Nike, New Balance, Brooks and Sanuk shoes, JanSport backpacks, and Shark vacuums, across 59 pallets of cargo.

From visibility to autonomy: The next evolution of supply chains

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:51:15 -0400

Join HERE Technologies, DCSA and AWS to explore how trusted data, industry standards and predictive intelligence can move supply chains beyond visibility toward proactive orchestration.

Maersk Warns of Potential Super El Niño Impacts in East Africa

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Maersk highlighted how flooding and damage to road infrastructure could impact access to ports, terminals, depots and inland delivery routes across East Africa between October and December.

Forests Are the Hidden Infrastructure of Global Supply Chains

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Forest protection is becoming critical for managing costs and operational risk as much as environmental responsibility.

The Hidden Financing Risk Behind the New Tariff Environment

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The brands that will manage this period well are the ones that understand, order by order, what their true landed cost and repayment timeline look like.

Ukraine War Escalates as Black Sea Drone Strikes Hit Cargo Ships

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:04:49 -0400

The attacks reflect how the Black Sea is becoming an increasingly precarious corridor for agricultural trade.