Moves by retailers to implement stricter return policies are deterring global consumer spending, according to research by supply chain software firm Blue Yonder. This finding was clear and clear, with 84% of respondents globally saying they would stop shopping at their favorite retailer if stricter returns policies were implemented, according to the “2025 Global Retail…
ID 231151139 © Björn Wilzic | Dreamstime.com Written by Gavin Van Marle 10/15/2025 In terms of capacity offered to shippers, the Ocean Alliance members — CMA CGM, Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen — have stolen a clear march on competing groupings, according to a new analysis from Sea-Intelligence Consulting. The process of reorganizing coalition networks began…
Expansion into international markets presents exciting opportunities and unique challenges. Success on this scale depends on adopting creative marketing tactics that resonate across diverse regions and cultures. Read also: B2B Marketing in Global Trade: How to Attract International Buyers By leveraging modern tools and technologies, companies can build a stronger global presence, enhance trust, and…
Despite some recent positive signs at the macroeconomic level, the logistics economy remains on a below-average growth path, driven by uncertainty caused by tariffs and a stagnant transportation sector, according to recent reports. Data from the September Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report and the Q4 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index indicate continued weakness in logistics and…
The expiration of the de minimis exemption has upended global e-commerce logistics, forcing shippers to rethink their fulfillment and customs strategies. As a result, Flexport this week unveiled a range of new tools aimed at helping importers adapt to the changing trading environment. To read this article you need to subscribe. Help us continue investing…
The United States and China escalated their trade dispute to the maritime sector, launching reciprocal port fees on ships operating between the two countries. The move represents a significant expansion of the trade war, with global shipping companies now in the crosshairs of economic and geopolitical rivalry. Read also: US-China economic talks in Madrid address…
The three main segments of the U.S. trucking market continue to swing in different directions as carriers struggle for revenue amid a cloudy economic outlook and muted peak expectations, according to a report from AFS Logistics and TD Cowen. Specifically, the latest data shows that truckload carriers are struggling with persistent excess capacity and low…
DHL remains optimistic about its claim that globalization is still very much present, even amid the fallout from US efforts to rewrite the global trading system. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Global Connectivity Index, DHL Express CEO John Pearson said the company’s optimism was questionable… To read this article you need to subscribe….
According to a report by the Financial Times, OpenAI generates nearly $13 billion in annual revenue, and 70% of that comes from consumers who pay $20 a month for its chat service. Read also: Apple shares fall: $700 billion market capitalization loss The company’s ChatGPT service has 800 million regular users, but only 5% of…
Despite some recent positive signs at the macroeconomic level, the logistics economy remains on a below-average growth path, driven by uncertainty caused by tariffs and a stagnant transportation sector, according to recent reports. Data from the September Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report and the Q4 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index indicate continued weakness in logistics and…