In global logistics, where supply chains span continents and matter for milliseconds, even a whisper about a cyber incident can send ripples. Yesterday (October 13), reports began circulating that Danish transportation and logistics giant DSV has become the latest target of a cyberattack. A relatively new cyber extortion group calling itself the Coinbase Cartel has…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations Trade and Development Agency told Reuters on Monday that small and medium-sized businesses and developing economies are likely to be particularly vulnerable to the risk of an investment slowdown due to continuing uncertainty over tariffs. The UN trade agency says uncertainty over tariffs may limit investment in small businesses…
A quarterly survey by data and analytics provider Dun & Bradstreet shows that companies around the world continue to expect a challenging environment in the fourth quarter of 2025, with optimism declining across all five indicators tracked by the company’s Global Business Optimism Insights study. The study indicates that companies are making a concerted effort…
A new hacking group is targeting logistics companies, and several have already been listed as victims. The Coinbase Cartel is focused solely on data mining, according to the internet companies. “Their operations are business-like, leveraging staged data leaks, professional negotiations, and partnerships to maximize extortion success,” iZooLogic noted. Preventing cyber attacks… To read this article…
The growth of e-commerce has completely changed how goods flow through supply chains, forcing logistics professionals to rethink traditional distribution models that once relied on central hubs and predictable delivery routes. With customers expecting same-day or next-day shipping, regional networks are key to balancing cost and sustainability. The integration of intelligent routing systems, real-time tracking…
As of now, a recession does not appear imminent, but it is clear that U.S. business momentum is slowing, and economic uncertainty continues to rise heading into the fourth quarter, according to a monthly report from ITS Logistics. The assessment comes as industry professionals prepare for the start of the domestic logistics peak season, further…
Belgium is witnessing the disruption of freight flows as strikes increase, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights at Brussels Airport and the closure of ports. The industrial strike carried out by pilots at the Belgian Antwerp-Brugge hub led to the closure of the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge yesterday evening, after an almost…
US container imports fell sharply in September 2025, with total imported volumes down 8.4% from August to 2,307,933 TEU, according to the latest Descartes Systems Group data. Global Shipping Report. This decline – the largest monthly decline in recent years – reflects importers’ increasing caution ahead of looming tariff changes and the end of the…
Fidelity’s Jorian Timmer wrote today: Happy birthday, Mr. Paul. October is a busy month celebrating important milestones, with my son turning 26 on the 3rd and my daughter turning 29 on the 10th. This is on the heels of my father’s 70th anniversary on October 4th. October is also the birth month of this bull…
Find out why manufacturing companies struggle with AP/AR workflows and how AI-driven automation can streamline invoice processing and drive financial efficiency. Read also: How AI and automation help build more resilient supply chains The Bottleneck in AP/AR Manufacturing: Where AP Automation Fails Manufacturing companies face unique operational pressures, tight margins, supply chain disruptions, and cost…