Thailand is demonstrating supply chain resilience as it navigates a rapidly changing global trade environment, supported by major foreign investments and proactive government policies aimed at modernizing its automotive sector. Despite economic headwinds and upcoming U.S. tariff deliberations, the country continues to position itself as a dynamic production and export hub in the ASEAN region.…
India’s cold chain logistics sector is entering a new era as advanced automation redefines how temperature-controlled storage supports the nation’s growing supply chain demands. In a rapidly evolving marketplace, one Indian warehousing solution provider has embraced smart technology to overcome space constraints and enhance operational efficiency. A newly launched frozen storage facility near Ahmedabad now…
The evolving landscape of trade policy and tariff structures is encouraging a new wave of innovation and strategic thinking within the U.S. automotive supply chain. A recent industry analysis reveals that increased import duties on auto parts could impact the production costs of nearly all the 17.7 million vehicles assembled domestically each year. Rather than…
Ongoing trade discussions between India and key global economies—the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom—are steering toward the creation of more efficient and resilient supply chains. These negotiations, closely tied to tariff frameworks, are opening opportunities for collaborative manufacturing and cross-border investment designed to improve sourcing stability and trade flow. With India’s expanding industrial…
In a major win for sustainable logistics and construction, the UK’s Department for Transport has updated key regulations to allow newly built hydrogen-powered non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) to operate on public roads without needing a special exemption. This important change paves the way for greater adoption of low- and zero-emission equipment like diggers, mobile cranes,…
Efforts to enhance supply chain resilience between Japan and Taiwan gained momentum this week as a key Japanese lawmaker emphasized the need for deeper cooperation across emerging industries. During a meeting with Taiwan’s leadership, discussions centered on strengthening partnerships in sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and drone technology. The visiting official highlighted…
The United States Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, has allocated $4.1 million to enhance the food supply chain through 26 new projects across the state. This strategic investment aims to support the middle segment of the supply chain by developing essential infrastructure and equipment that will boost the…
The U.S. solar industry is undergoing a strategic shift in response to growing tariff exposure, rising costs, and increasing reliability concerns tied to global supply chains. As module manufacturers face continued uncertainty from trade actions and structural vulnerabilities in current photovoltaic (PV) designs, steel is emerging as a viable, domestic alternative to imported aluminum in…
The U.S. government has reinstated the $2,500 threshold for informal customs entry, allowing for smoother processing of business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments and reducing recent delays caused by more stringent trade regulations. Previously, goods valued over $800 had been subjected to formal customs procedures, disrupting supply chain timelines and increasing operational burdens. Following discussions with industry stakeholders,…
A cutting-edge logistics hub in Ajax, Ontario has made history by becoming the largest industrial property in Canada to achieve Zero-Carbon Building (ZCB) Design certification. This certification, issued by the Canada Green Building Council, marks a major step forward in the integration of sustainability within the logistics and supply chain sector. With more than one…