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In an April 2019 post, I highlighted a surprise announcement by Microsoft and IBM: a partnership that would enable companies to create and distribute Excel spreadsheets using blockchain. “For years, industry analysts and consultants have
Global trade was shaken and stirred like never before last year, especially concerning tariffs. And if the first weeks of 2026 are any indication, tariffs will continue to shape global trade management this year as
I’m taking a train tomorrow morning to visit my mom. It’s her birthday. She’s turning 78. She’s lived by herself since my dad died almost 18 years ago. I realized this morning that I’m only
What am I going to write about today? That was one of the first decisions I had to make today. I’ll make another 35,000 or so decisions before the day is over. So will you
What is the biggest risk facing logistics operations today? You can probably come up with a long list — everything from carrier bankruptcies to ports shutting down due to labor issues or geopolitical conflicts —
You might have missed it since tariffs keep dominating the headlines, but there was a big acquisition in the third-party logistics industry last week: Echo Global Logistics (“Echo”) announced that it is acquiring ITS Logistics.
Greenland. It hasn’t been on my bucket list of places to go on vacation, but now that I’ve heard so much about it, I still have no interest in going. I’m sure it’s a beautiful
One of the blessings (if you can call it that) of having a fractured ankle is that you’re forced to walk through life a little slower. For a fast walker like me, it’s a whole
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) face an unpredictable global trade environment today, driven by multiple factors including geopolitical instability and tariff volatility. Freight forwarders and customs
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Tariff uncertainty continues to be a major concern in the logistics industry, according to the 2025 Global Forwarder/Broker Benchmark Study from Descartes. Survey results show
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