Hormel taps Hershey veteran as chief supply chain officer

Will Bonifant will oversee the branded food company’s global supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, effective March 9.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 25, 2026

FedEx sues US for refunds on Trump tariffs

The carrier's lawsuit comes after a Supreme Court decision invalidated duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

By Max Garland • Feb. 24, 2026

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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UPS driver buyouts: Court denies Teamsters plea to halt rollout

The decision issued Friday marks a step forward for the carrier's plan to offer separation packages to roughly 105,000 drivers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2026

‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff

The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026

De minimis still shelved after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling

President Donald Trump reaffirmed the trade tool's suspension and adjusted postal duty rates to match a new global tariff in an executive order Friday.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2026

How AI agents are solving logistics’ most repetitive task: track and trace

One logistics team eliminated 98% of manual tracking work in a week. Here's how they did it.

Feb. 23, 2026

Is inventory processing time slowing your brand’s growth?

Inventory delays quietly drain cash and slow growth. Learn how induction time becomes a critical financial lever.

By Brooks Golba, VP, Fulfillment & Logistics Solutions • Feb. 23, 2026

Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 21, 2026

US, Indonesia formalize reciprocal trade agreement

The pact would cement 19% tariffs on goods from Indonesia, but a Supreme Court ruling Friday puts the deal and others like it into question.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 20, 2026

4 fashion supply chain trends to watch in 2026

As trade uncertainty continues to strain sourcing, companies will lean on cost-management strategies and AI-fueled efficiencies.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 19, 2026

Tech lifts supply chains of American Eagle, Dollar General

Executives for the retailers touted inventory management and distribution benefits driven in part by AI during sessions at Manifest 2026.

By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Zim in $4.2B deal

Under the deal, Hapag-Lloyd will operate a fleet of more than 400 vessels, creating a capacity of over 3 million TEUs.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 18, 2026

UPS’ 2026 closures will hit Atlanta, Dallas, other cities across US

The carrier plans to shutter 22 facilities with Teamsters members across 18 states this year, according to court documents.

By Max Garland • Feb. 17, 2026

AI fueled massive surge in fraud losses last year, study finds

AI fraud has now outpaced traditional fraud, signaling a major shift in the threat landscape, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 17, 2026

Early Lunar New Year spurs air cargo volume boost

The metric rose by 7% in January year over year, but the average spot rate declined by 1%, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 17, 2026

Maersk expands ground network with new Southern California hub

The logistics giant’s new facility adds 22 doors to expedite freight movement in and out of the region.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 13, 2026

FedEx plans to close over 475 stations due to Network 2.0

The delivery giant's network consolidation plan is now shifting its focus to large metro areas like San Francisco, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 13, 2026

FedEx narrows e-commerce delivery focus to ‘specialized’ shipments

"If you're shipping T-shirts, FedEx might not be for you," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said at the carrier's 2026 Investor Day.

By Max Garland • Feb. 13, 2026

US commits to 15% tariff limit for Taiwan goods

The two countries came to terms on a pact that would also reduce levies on most U.S. goods entering Taiwan and facilitate agricultural and industrial trade.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026

Amazon Air broadens air cargo reach to North Florida

The company will begin air cargo storage and processing operations at a more than 50,000-square-foot facility at Jacksonville International Airport later this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 12, 2026

JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership

The Milkbone maker named Rob Ferguson its new chief product supply officer after eliminating the COO role and announcing the retirement of several other supply chain executives.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2026

US Postal Service launches service to prepay import duties

USPS Delivered Duty Paid looks to erase scenarios for international deliveries where the recipient is faced with unexpected charges upon delivery.

By Max Garland • Feb. 11, 2026

FedEx launches AI tools to answer customers’ last-mile questions

The tools can be embedded into shippers’ last-mile experience to improve visibility and communication with customers. 

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 11, 2026

How a combined UP-NS railroad would alter market dynamics

The potential tie-up would create another level of industry giant, raising concerns about rate increases and regional competitive balance.

By Bill Stephens • Feb. 11, 2026

UPS driver buyout plans hit hurdle with Teamsters lawsuit

The carrier planned to offer a $150,000 separation package for full-time U.S. drivers, although the timing is unclear after the union’s injunction request.

By Max Garland • Feb. 11, 2026