US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301

The Trump administration is also proposing to suspend all or some applications of CAFTA-DR benefits to the country, such as tariff concessions.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 21, 2025

Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2025

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Target taps Chevrolet EV fleet for deliveries in Dallas area

The retailer is pushing to make its last-mile operations more efficient and sustainable via a program using BrightDrop electric vans.

By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2025

Supreme Court urged to block Trump’s tariffs ahead of November hearing

Small businesses and states suing the president claimed levies implemented under a 1977 emergency powers act amounted to a $3 trillion tax increase on Americans.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 21, 2025

Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp

The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

Amazon hiking fulfillment fees in 2026

The e-commerce giant will raise average prices on Fulfillment by Amazon, Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment shipments.

By Max Garland • Oct. 17, 2025

FedEx, Amazon slated for 2025 holiday volume gains: ShipMatrix

Deliveries are projected to jump 5% from last year's peak season, although UPS and the Postal Service volumes are expected to stay flat.

By Max Garland • Oct. 17, 2025

Shippers expect a holiday peak season despite frontloading efforts: JB Hunt

A large amount of freight that was imported to avoid tariffs still hasn’t moved through the inland supply chain, per EVP of Sales and Marketing Spencer Frazier.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 17, 2025

What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 16, 2025

Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan

The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 16, 2025

USPS plans to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers next month

Half of the additions will be in California as the agency further consolidates work handled by delivery units into larger facilities.

By Max Garland • Oct. 16, 2025

Ocean rates hit lowest levels since late 2023

The dip in prices comes as maritime shippers contend with U.S. fees on China-linked vessels and a ceasefire pact that could help reopen Red Sea transport.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 15, 2025

US weighs penalties on nations favoring IMO’s maritime decarbonization plan

Vessels for countries supporting the Net-Zero Framework, a tax aiming to trim shipping emissions, could face blocked port entries or visa restrictions.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025

US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes

The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 14, 2025

How a cookware company is using Amazon’s supply chain services

Avacraft is simplifying inventory management and documentation processes with support from the e-commerce giant’s offerings, CEO Asha Kangralkar said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025

Built for panic, rebuilt for purpose: Rethinking inventory and space

Responding to the supply chain instability of the last few years has left many organizations with ad hoc inventory storage systems - how to overcome this?

Oct. 13, 2025

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025

Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform

Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

By Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025

Canada Post workers to scale back strike, shift to rotating stoppages

While the nationwide disruption is set to end Saturday, the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers remain far apart in contract negotiations.

By Max Garland • Updated Oct. 10, 2025

With de minimis gone, UPS halts money-back guarantee on US imports

The carrier's suspension of its “Service Guarantee” on Oct. 2 stems from increased risks of delays after the trade tool's elimination.

By Max Garland • Oct. 9, 2025

US tariffs impact seasonal air cargo flows in September

The average spot price fell 4% year over year to $2.54 per kilogram, per a Xeneta report.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 8, 2025

New York City to expand delivery locker initiative

The LockerNYC pilot program, which is growing to 70 locations, looks to tackle package theft and traffic congestion in the Big Apple.

By Max Garland • Oct. 8, 2025