South Korea has advanced its position as a major force in the global cosmetics supply chain by becoming the world’s second-largest exporter of beauty products, surpassing the United States and now ranking just behind France. This milestone reflects not only strong product demand but also the country’s well-established export and logistics capabilities. From January to…
Taiwan is charting a dynamic path forward in global meat trade as it prepares to expand pork exports to Japan and introduce processed pork products to the United States. With its recent recognition as the only country in Asia free from African swine fever (ASF), classical swine fever (CSF), and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Taiwan is…
Vietnam is seizing growing opportunities to strengthen its role as a major agricultural supplier in Southeast Asia, with ASEAN markets emerging as a strategic destination for its agricultural, forestry, and aquatic (AFA) products. Backed by trade cooperation, efficient logistics, and shared regional goals, Vietnam is expanding its footprint in the regional supply chain. From 2021…
In a move to support transparency and accountability across international trade, the European Commission has released a factsheet clarifying that exporters remain fully responsible for sanctions compliance—regardless of which Incoterms are used in a transaction. This guidance is particularly relevant for businesses operating in global supply chains, as it reinforces the importance of aligning trade…
Kazakhstan is poised to strengthen its role as a key supply chain and transit hub in Eurasia, following promising talks with a prominent Turkish logistics firm about a large-scale investment in logistics infrastructure. The meeting, held between Kazakh officials and the Turkish delegation, focused on the construction of a modern logistics and warehouse terminal network.…
A renewed logistics partnership is set to enhance the aerospace supply chain between France, Tunisia, and Morocco. This multiyear agreement ensures efficient transport of aerospace components through a multimodal solution that combines road freight and roll on roll off maritime shipping. Thousands of shipments delivering over 100,000 aerospace parts and subassemblies annually will be managed…
The international air cargo and logistics community is set to gather from September 8 to 11, 2025, in Liège, Belgium, for a high-impact summit addressing the future of freight forwarding, cross-border e-commerce, and supply chain transformation. More than 300 global delegates and senior experts from major industry verticals will attend this year’s event, with sessions…
A major logistics and supply chain company in the U.S. has announced a $2 million investment in nonprofit infrastructure projects through its 2025 community grants initiative, underscoring the role of supply chain leaders in fostering sustainable development and local impact. Launched in 2022, the grants program focuses on empowering community-based nonprofits addressing hunger, education, and…
A strategic logistics expansion in Pennsylvania is set to bring major benefits to the regional supply chain. A leading logistics provider has successfully acquired a transportation and warehousing group, boosting its fleet and significantly expanding its warehouse footprint in the central Pennsylvania corridor. The acquisition adds 40 trucks, 300 trailers, two truck maintenance facilities, and…
A major step forward in pharmacy supply chain optimization has been made with the launch of a new digital portal designed to enhance order processing, invoicing, and supplier connectivity across Australia’s pharmacy network. The newly introduced Pharmacy Portal offers a streamlined solution for managing daily operations, giving pharmacies centralized access to order histories, real-time expenditure…