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Walmart readies cross-border shipping program for sellers

Launching early this year, Walmart Exports will allow eligible products to be delivered from the U.S. to shoppers in Mexico and Canada.

The week in newbuildings: Over 60 new ships confirmed ordered as Chinese yards dominate

Outside of Asia, Royal Caribbean Group confirmed orders for two new generation cruiseships at French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique      Related StoriesPressure mounts on Russian oil exports, a positive for compliant…

Could Greenland and Iran have been factors behind latest China-Russia talks?

Donald Trump’s repeated threats against Greenland and rising tensions with Iran may have been a factor in the latest round of talks between China and Russia, according to Chinese observers.…

Smarter Column Protection

Sentry’s FIT System and new configurator are potential game-changers in the world of warehouse safety, writes Peter MacLeod. As modern warehouses continue to grow in scale and complexity, one design…

Jensen Huang tees up Computex—and signals the AI race is entering a tougher phase

Jensen Huang, the CEO of the world's most valuable chipmaker, departed Taiwan for Houston tonight on Monday with a clear message for the tech world: The AI race is accelerating,…

Hong Kong crypto investors stay cautious but upbeat as bitcoin sell-off deepens

Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency investors remain cautiously optimistic despite a sharp market sell-off over the weekend that pushed major digital assets to months-long lows. Bitcoin slid to US$74,541 on Monday morning,…

China pushes to shore up government finances with tax rises on several sectors

China has tightened tax incentives and raised preferential rates in several sectors as part of a broader push to generate more government funds, after experiencing a sharp drop in fiscal…

‘The smaller the trade, the longer the lead time’

Global container freight rate movements are driven by the world’s largest tradelanes, with smaller routes impacted months later, according to new analysis from Sea-Intelligence, based on Container Trade Statistics (CTS)…

APMT appointed temporary operator of Panama ports Balboa and Cristobal

The Panamanian government has appointed APM Terminals to run the two facilities operated by Hutchison-owned Panama Ports Company (PPC) on a temporary basis, following the annulment of PPC’s concession agreement.…

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain: Trends and Best Practices!

In today’s hyper-connected and rapidly evolving business landscape, supply chain management has become a critical determinant of success. Efficient supply chain management can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction,…

Dollar General expands reach of rural same-day delivery service

The discount retailer is the latest company extending its delivery offerings to focus on underserved communities.

Hong Kong aims to enlist more private hospitals in free newborn screening scheme

More private hospitals in Hong Kong are expected to join the government’s free newborn screening programme for rare genetic conditions this year, according to health authorities. The scheme tests newborns…

Why Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Are Critical for Modern Warehouse Automation

Learn how warehouse execution systems (WES) connect WMS, automation, robotics, and labor to optimize real-time warehouse operations and future-proof supply chains.

China's top general probe to 'remove obstacles' in military: State media

EU will consider restricting foreign ownership of ports as part of security risk review

New strategic security criteria on ownership and control in EU ports will make it harder for Chinese firms to invest...      Related StoriesPressure mounts on Russian oil exports, a positive for…

China’s first-of-a-kind ABF crystal creates most energised solid-state laser beam

The shortest wavelength of a laser beam generated from a crystal has been realised in a laboratory at the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences,…

Huawei woes, Canada-China EV deal, Europe on the menu? 7 global relations reads

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting,…

White Paper: The 2026 Logistics Outlook

Logistics leaders enter 2026 facing a market that appears stable on the surface but is far less forgiving underneath. Carrier capacity has largely returned and service reliability has improved. Yet…

White Paper: State of the Industry – February 2026

The February 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what…

Sarah Ferguson called Epstein ‘brother’ and ‘legend’, new emails reveal

Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Britain’s former prince Andrew, called late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “legend” and the “brother I have always wished for”, according to newly released documents.…