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Logistics & Freight

Regional Supply Chains: Globalization's Slow Fade? [Data]

The era of hyper-globalized supply chains, built on distant factories and cheap labor, is showing cracks. Now, businesses are eyeing closer horizons. But is this a real shift, or just another buzzword cycle?

Global Trade & Tariffs

Conflicts & Shipping Snarls Hit Global Trade

The fragile dance of global trade is getting rough. Geopolitical flare-ups and relentless shipping snarls aren't just headlines; they're actively redrawing supply chain maps.

Logistics & Freight

Amazon's 3.5% Logistics Surcharge Hits US Sellers in 2026 — Fuel Crunch Bites Back

Picture this: US gasoline at $4.12 a gallon, diesel topping $5.64. Amazon's response? A 3.5% logistics surcharge on third-party sellers from April 2026.