Supply Chain Uncertainty Hits 57%: What's Really Driving It?
Fifty-seven percent. That's the number of supply chain professionals who say uncertainty is higher now than three years ago. And honestly, that feels like a serious understatement.
Forget Silicon Valley hype. This is about actual dirt under the fingernails, or in this case, unpaid tolls piling up. A trucker's evasion spree has landed him in a bind, and the state wants his rig.
Fifty-seven percent. That's the number of supply chain professionals who say uncertainty is higher now than three years ago. And honestly, that feels like a serious understatement.
Forget the geopolitical headlines for a moment. The real impact of soaring diesel prices is being felt in the driver's seat of older trucks, where every mile now costs significantly more.
The seventh-largest liner operator, Evergreen, saw its Q1 revenue slide 21% year-over-year. Despite rising fuel costs and geopolitical headwinds, the company anticipates an earlier peak shipping season driven by increased shipper stockpiling.
Werner Enterprises is pushing beyond minimum compliance. Brad White, Director of Safety and Compliance, discusses how hair testing and driver training are raising the bar.
The quiet hum of passive sensors just got a lot louder. Avery Dennison's massive investment in Wiliot isn't just about expanding product lines; it's about fueling the engine of AI-powered supply chains with a torrent of real-time data.
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Diesel prices are surging. Freight forwarders brace for the fallout — uncertain demand, razor-thin margins, and shippers digging in their heels.
Georgia's wildfires aren't isolated— they're a flashing red warning for a parched America ready to ignite. With 1.8 million acres scorched already, the U.S. braces for what's next.
Thousands of importers hit a wall: 15% of tariff refund claims rejected outright. CBP's new portal promised automation, but errors are piling up fast.
Diesel at $5 is no longer a trucker's nightmare—it's reality, fueled by the Iran war. As small operators fold, the entire supply chain feels the pinch, forcing carriers and shippers to rethink costs in a volatile 2026.
TFI International crushed Q1 expectations with flatbed ops shining amid a freight slump. But with M&A on ice, is this a real turnaround or just temporary relief?
The fight over tariff refunds is heating up, with billions at stake. Companies are pushing for their money back, while geopolitical tensions threaten to unravel established trade deals.