President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that the proposed 25% import tariffs on all goods entering the U.S. would result in mutually assured economic destruction for both countries.

Better, more transparent and efficient procurement management software could lead to a better world. But there remains an adoption and talent problem. 

London-based Fin, a sustainable logistics and last-mile delivery provider, intends to enter the NYC market early in 2025

The brief strike by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers brought to the fore the ongoing controversy about automation at U.S. ports, and its ultimate impact on human workers.

Logistics companies will see costs rise because of the increase in minimum wage and contributions employers will need to make to the country’s National Insurance program.

Adoption of artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies is still at a rudimentary stage for most companies, said speakers at DPW Amsterdam.

DPW predicts that 2025 will see a concerted drive towards a digital revolution in procurement, signaling a shift from operational technologies to more strategic, relationship-driven solutions.

Consumer shipping habits may be echoing retailers’ more cautious inventory strategies.

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.