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Truckload Volatility Signals a Market Shift Unlike Prior Winter Cycles

Truckload transportation has always been sensitive to disruption, and winter weather has historically played a predictable role in creating short-term volatility. However, recent market data indicates that this year’s winter-driven fluctuations are occurring within a fundamentally different operating environment—one defined by tighter capacity, elevated tender rejections, and heightened spot market sensitivity. The National Truckload Index […]

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CBP Procedures Challenged in Lawsuit Over Section 232 Steel Content Valuation

A recent lawsuit filed on January 27 is challenging how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has applied its Section 232 steel and aluminum content valuation policy to certain imported goods, specifically machine screws and fasteners. The importer argues that CBP relied on informal internal guidance—rather than properly issued regulations—when determining how additional Section 232 […]

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Global Pharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics Market Continues Rapid Expansion

The global pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3PL) market is experiencing sustained growth as healthcare supply chains become more complex, regulated, and temperature-sensitive. Recent industry research highlights strong momentum driven by biologics, vaccines, specialty drugs, and the increasing need for compliant, technology-enabled logistics solutions. Pharmaceutical 3PL providers play a critical role in managing transportation, warehousing, and supply […]

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Global Defense Logistics Market Outlook: Growth Accelerates Through 2033

The global defense logistics market is experiencing steady expansion as governments worldwide prioritize military readiness, supply chain resilience, and advanced logistics capabilities. Market growth is being fueled by rising geopolitical tensions, increased defense spending, and widespread modernization initiatives aimed at strengthening operational efficiency across land, air, and maritime forces. The defense logistics sector is expected […]

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Early Lunar New Year Closures Are Reshaping Global Freight Patterns

The global freight market is entering 2026 with an unusual seasonal shift, as earlier-than-normal Lunar New Year (LNY) factory shutdowns in China are changing how and when cargo is moving across the world. Instead of the traditional late-January shipping rush, manufacturers and shippers are accelerating select outbound volumes earlier in the month—particularly via air—while overall […]

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EU Suspends Approval of US Trade Deal Following Greenland Dispute

The European Parliament has formally suspended approval of a major US-EU trade agreement reached last summer, reigniting transatlantic trade uncertainty after renewed political tensions involving Greenland. The decision was announced Wednesday in Strasbourg, just as Donald Trump addressed global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos. European lawmakers cited Trump’s recent threats of new […]

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Speculative Logistics Development Pushes Industrial Vacancy to Record Highs in the Puget Sound Region

Industrial vacancy across the Puget Sound has climbed to its highest level in years as a wave of newly delivered logistics and warehouse facilities outpaces tenant demand, reshaping market fundamentals and signaling a shift from the ultra-tight conditions of the pandemic era. Over the past several quarters, developers have delivered a significant volume of large-format […]

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Biopharmaceutical Cold Chain 3PL Market Poised to Reach $74.46B by 2033 Amid Surge in Temperature-Sensitive Drug Demand

The global biopharmaceutical cold chain third-party logistics (3PL) market is entering a sustained growth phase as pharmaceutical manufacturers increasingly rely on specialized logistics partners to manage the rising complexity of temperature-sensitive drug distribution. According to the newly released “Biopharmaceutical Cold Chain Third Party Logistics Market Forecast to 2033” report, the market was valued at $30.59 […]

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Trade, Logistics, and Connectivity: The New Architecture of Economic Growth

Logistics as a Core Economic Advantage In today’s global economy, competitiveness is increasingly defined by how efficiently goods move—not just where they are produced. Nations with digitally enabled, multimodal logistics networks are gaining a decisive edge, as trade fluidity now plays a central role in economic resilience and long-term growth. The focus has shifted beyond […]

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Airport Logistics Systems Market Accelerates Toward $11.56B as Automation and AI Redefine Global Aviation Operations

The global airport logistics systems market is entering a period of accelerated expansion, driven by rising air cargo volumes, sustained passenger growth, and the rapid adoption of automation and AI-powered technologies across airport operations. According to newly released industry research, the market is expected to grow from $7.34 billion in 2025 to $8.09 billion in […]

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