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Tariffs and Trade Wars: A Risky Game for International Trade

MTS Logistics

With globalization, tariffs and trade wars have become strong economic tools used by countries to protect economies, balance trade deficits, or react to unfair practices. Although these strategies can sometimes provide short-term returns, they also carry major risks in terms of end-consumer prices, production and commercial continuity, and international diplomacy.

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Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success with Mark Baxa and John Delgado

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark Baxa , John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. Mark is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution.

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Spring Construction Boom: How to Get the Most from Your Haulers When Demand Spikes

Trux

Spring marks the start of the busiest season for contractors and material producers. Demand for materials skyrockets, job sites ramp up operations, and deadlines tighten. In 2025, with an expected hauler shortage, relying on additional trucks to meet demand may not be an option.

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What to Do When You Receive Additional Charges Deemed Valid

Freightera

How to Properly Dispute Additional Charges And How to Avoid Them Unexpected additional charges are frustrating, we know. Especially when you expected everything to be in order before shipping. Thats why its important to understand why such charges may appear on your invoice and how to handle them properly. At Freightera, we have clear guidelines on why extra charges might arise (like re-dims, reweighs, or tailgates ) and how you can dispute them if you believe theyre invalid.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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How independents can navigate trucking insurance to create savings

Overdrive Online

Insurance accounts for one of an independent owner-op's highest fixed costs. It comes due regardless of how much you work or how hard you run. Know what insurance companies look for, and what you can do to make your business a better risk, to save.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 21, 2025)

Talking Logistics

Im getting to that age where some friends and people I have worked with are starting to retire. With six more years of college tuitions to pay, I still have some miles to go before I can even think about it. Ok, thats a lie, I do think about it sometimes. With more time on. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 21, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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FMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down

Overdrive Online

Adrienne Camire, who on March 7 was appointed by President Donald Trump as the Acting Administrator of FMCSA, has left the role.

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Boeing Wins Bid for Futuristic U.S. Fighter Jet With Eye on China

Supply Chain Brain

The F-47 will be the most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built, President Donald Trump said.

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