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The reverse logistics sector—covering product returns, recycling, refurbishment, asset recovery, and end-of-life management—has become a critical component of today’s supply chains as e-commerce volumes surge and sustainability standards tighten worldwide. New research indicates the global reverse logistics market is set to grow from $827.1 billion in 2025 to more than $1.15 trillion by 2032, reflecting […]

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Distribution centers are under pressure as ecommerce growth, tight labor markets, and rising customer expectations force operators to find smarter ways to improve efficiency. With high turnover and ongoing labor shortages, many DCs are accelerating their adoption of automation, robotics, and ergonomic solutions that keep operations running smoothly. Modern automation tools—from goods-to-person systems to mobile […]

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It may come as a surprise, but the world’s largest maritime power in 2025 isn’t the country building the most ships or exporting the most goods. According to new data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Greece once again ranks as the top global shipping nation, commanding the greatest share of […]

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is alerting importers and supply chain stakeholders that the temporary pause on enforcing the hyphen requirement in ISPM-15 markings will officially end on December 31, 2025. ISPM-15, the international standard governing wood packaging material, requires that the two-letter country code and the facility […]

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A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) webinar on upcoming e-filing requirements drew unprecedented attendance on November 17, underscoring the urgency and complexity surrounding the agency’s new mandate. The session, moderated by Michele Pearce of A.N. Deringer, Inc., brought together experienced participants from the voluntary CPSC e-filing pilot to share practical insights for both customs […]

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A new filing by the U.S. Department of Justice highlights the government’s growing focus on combatting duty evasion, signaling that federal agencies are stepping up enforcement against companies attempting to sidestep customs laws. The complaint, brought forward as part of the interagency Trade Fraud Task Force’s ongoing efforts, outlines a series of alleged schemes designed […]

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The United States and South Korea have released further details on their updated trade framework, outlining how tariff reductions and new market access rules will be implemented. The joint fact sheet, published on Nov. 13, builds on the agreement the two countries announced earlier this year. Additional technical discussions are expected to take place in […]

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The U.S. government has officially lifted its “reciprocal” tariffs on a wide range of food and agricultural imports from around the world, while also announcing newly negotiated trade framework agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. According to the White House, the administration will now move quickly to finalize and sign these agreements so […]

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A major Australian logistics provider has expanded its electric vehicle fleet with the introduction of a Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid truck, designed specifically to support LPG delivery operations for one of the country’s leading energy suppliers. This latest addition is part of the company’s broader $67 million initiative to integrate battery-electric heavy vehicles and […]

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A major logistics development is moving forward near the Port of Wilmington, where a 120,000-square-foot industrial warehouse is slated to break ground in early 2026. The project, led by a New Jersey–based real estate firm, will be built at 800 New Castle Avenue, just one mile from the port and positioned to serve growing regional […]

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