Topic: Global Trade - Supply Chain 24/7 https://www.supplychain247.com/rss/category/global_trade SupplyChain247 en peerless@peerlessmedia.com Copyright 2026 2026-07-30T13:44:00+00:00 How Foldable Containers Cut the Cost of Shipping Steel Scrap https://www.supplychain247.com/article/foldable-containers-cut-steel-scrap-shipping-costs
A look at how foldable containers are helping Outokumpu move steel scrap from Mexico to Alabama with fewer truck trips and cheaper shipping costs.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/foldable-containers-cut-steel-scrap-shipping-costs Transportation, Ocean, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Third Party Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-07-29T15:29:00+00:00 Supply Chain 101: What Is Friendshoring and Why Are Companies Using It? https://www.supplychain247.com/article/supply-chain-101-what-is-friendshoring
Friendshoring is the practice of moving manufacturing and sourcing to trusted trading partners to reduce supply chain risk while maintaining global operations.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/supply-chain-101-what-is-friendshoring Transportation, Transportation Management, Warehouse|DC, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Government, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, News 2026-07-29T15:05:00+00:00 Port Canaveral Adds Mexico-Philadelphia Container Service https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port-canaveral-mexico-container-service
A new twice-monthly service links Mexico, Port Canaveral, and Philadelphia, carrying up to 120 import containers per call.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port-canaveral-mexico-container-service Transportation, Ocean, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-07-28T14:36:00+00:00 U.S. Offers Tariff Breaks to Boost Domestic Aluminum Production https://www.supplychain247.com/article/us-aluminum-tariff-breaks-domestic-production
A new White House program ties aluminum tariff relief to domestic investment, with import allowances based on each plant’s expected output.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/us-aluminum-tariff-breaks-domestic-production Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Trade, Business, Government, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, News 2026-07-28T13:20:00+00:00 Port Houston Moves Ahead With $85 Million Terminal Upgrade https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port-houston-barbours-cut-wharf-channel-expansion
Port Houston awarded an $84.6 million contract to rebuild two Barbours Cut wharves and approved planning work for other terminal projects.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port-houston-barbours-cut-wharf-channel-expansion Transportation, Motor, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Government, Workforce Management, News 2026-07-28T12:17:00+00:00 U.S. Sets New Tariffs on Imports From 60 Trading Partners https://www.supplychain247.com/article/us-forced-labor-tariffs-60-trading-partners
The United States has imposed tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners over their handling of goods made with forced labor.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/us-forced-labor-tariffs-60-trading-partners Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Trade, Business, Government, News 2026-07-27T14:09:00+00:00 FedEx Sets Higher Holiday Fees for Ground and Home Delivery https://www.supplychain247.com/article/fedex-sets-higher-holiday-fees-for-ground-and-home-delivery
FedEx is raising holiday delivery fees across its U.S. package network, with the highest surcharges running from Nov. 23 through Dec. 27.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/fedex-sets-higher-holiday-fees-for-ground-and-home-delivery Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Third Party Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Sustainability, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Workforce Management, News 2026-07-24T14:51:00+00:00 Maersk Launches Chile-to-U.S. Cold Chain Through Wilmington https://www.supplychain247.com/article/maersk-launches-chile-to-u.s-cold-chain-through-wilmington
Maersk has opened a Chile-to-Wilmington cold chain for grapes and other regulated produce moving into U.S. markets.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/maersk-launches-chile-to-u.s-cold-chain-through-wilmington Transportation, Ocean, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Other, Fleet Management 2026-07-24T13:53:00+00:00 Alaska Airlines to Double Cargo Capacity With Four Freighters https://www.supplychain247.com/article/alaska-airlines-double-cargo-capacity-four-freighters
Alaska Airlines announced plans to add four Boeing 737-800 converted freighters, doubling cargo capacity and expanding service in Alaska and Hawaii.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/alaska-airlines-double-cargo-capacity-four-freighters Transportation, Air, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, E-commerce, News 2026-07-22T17:24:00+00:00 Peak Season Outlook Brightens as 52% Expect More Freight Activity https://www.supplychain247.com/article/peak-season-2026-survey-tariffs-front-loading-freight
A new Logistics Management survey finds 52% expect a busier Peak Season in 2026 as companies move freight early ahead of possible tariff increases.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/peak-season-2026-survey-tariffs-front-loading-freight Transportation, Ocean, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Leadership, Manufacturing, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-07-21T19:38:00+00:00 Study: Consumers Cut Beef Purchases as Supply Pressures Grow https://www.supplychain247.com/article/study-consumers-cut-beef-purchases-as-supply-pressures-grow
A Blue Yonder survey found that 55% of Americans are buying less beef as higher prices and supply chain concerns reshape grocery spending.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/study-consumers-cut-beef-purchases-as-supply-pressures-grow Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Business, Retail, News 2026-07-21T16:49:00+00:00 Trump’s New Canada Tariffs: What’s Covered and What’s Exempt? https://www.supplychain247.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-products-affected
Donald Trump’s new 50% Canada tariffs cover machinery, electrical equipment and other goods, while energy and critical minerals are exempt.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-products-affected Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Trade, Business, Government, Leadership, Other, Electronics, News 2026-07-21T13:29:00+00:00 Amazon Opens Shanghai Warehouse for China Sellers Shipping to U.S. https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-opens-shanghai-warehouse-china-sellers-us-shipping
Amazon opened a new warehouse near Shanghai to help Chinese sellers move inventory to U.S. fulfillment centers faster and at lower cost.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-opens-shanghai-warehouse-china-sellers-us-shipping Warehouse|DC, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-07-15T17:21:00+00:00 Gordie Howe International Bridge Set to Open July 27 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gordie-howe-international-bridge-set-to-open-july-27
The Gordie Howe Bridge will open July 27, creating a new freight crossing between Detroit and Windsor after U.S. and Canada finalized an agreement.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gordie-howe-international-bridge-set-to-open-july-27 Transportation, Motor, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Government, Other, News 2026-07-14T12:24:00+00:00 DP World Plans UAE Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz https://www.supplychain247.com/article/dp-world-uae-port-bypass-strait-of-hormuz
DP World is reportedly planning a new UAE port on the Gulf of Oman that would allow cargo to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/dp-world-uae-port-bypass-strait-of-hormuz Transportation, Ocean, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Government, News 2026-07-13T14:51:00+00:00 Five Steps to Stay Ahead of Supply Chain Demand Whiplash https://www.supplychain247.com/article/demand-whiplash-5-steps-to-stay-ahead-of-disruptions
Fishbowl Inventory's Kendrick Hair shares five strategies for helping supply chain teams adapt to unpredictable demand and respond faster to disruptions.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/demand-whiplash-5-steps-to-stay-ahead-of-disruptions Transportation, Freight Rates, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, News 2026-07-13T14:02:00+00:00 Ports of Indiana Wins Largest Federal Grant in Company History https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ports-of-indiana-jeffersonville-25-million-build-grant-expansion
Ports of Indiana secured a record $25 million federal grant to fund a $32 million expansion of its Jeffersonville port by 2028.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ports-of-indiana-jeffersonville-25-million-build-grant-expansion Transportation, Ocean, Intermodal, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Government, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-07-13T13:52:00+00:00 Report: One-Third of World’s Busiest Ports Face High Disruption Risk https://www.supplychain247.com/article/report-one-third-of-worlds-busiest-ports-face-elevated-disruption-risk
A new Verisk Maplecroft report says about one-third of the world's busiest ports and airports face elevated disruption risks from conflict, weather, and more.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/report-one-third-of-worlds-busiest-ports-face-elevated-disruption-risk Transportation, Air, Motor, Ocean, Rail, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-07-09T13:53:00+00:00 Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Resume One Suez Canal Service https://www.supplychain247.com/article/maersk-hapag-lloyd-resume-one-suez-canal-service
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have resumed Suez Canal transit for one container service, signaling a cautious first step back after years of Red Sea disruptions.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/maersk-hapag-lloyd-resume-one-suez-canal-service Transportation, Ocean, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Technology, Security, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-07-06T15:00:00+00:00 Port of Baltimore Opens Double-Stack Rail Corridor After Upgrade https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port-of-baltimore-howard-street-tunnel-double-stack-rail-service
The Port of Baltimore has opened double-stack rail service through the rebuilt Howard Street Tunnel, expanding the port's rail capacity.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port-of-baltimore-howard-street-tunnel-double-stack-rail-service Transportation, Rail, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Government, News 2026-06-30T13:46:00+00:00