Supply Chain News

Modal shift momentum in East Africa for perishables

Momentum is gathering in East Africa to transfer the transport of fresh produce – flowers, fruit, and vegetables – from air to sea. The move is viewed by exporters, industry…

This Week's Top Five Stories in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digital takes a look at the top stories from the past week, including news from Lilac Solutions, SAP, Xiaomi, Rio Tinto and Glencore

Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims 'unsubstantiated'

Russia taunts US: UN should monitor ship attacks in Caribbean, not Red Sea

The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday asked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to continue providing monthly reports on any further attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis, spurring…

Singapore fuel oil stockpiles edge up on stronger imports

Singapore’s onshore fuel oil stockpiles edged higher this week, data showed on Thursday, with imports climbing from the previous week. The onshore inventories held at 25.47 million barrels (about 4.01…

Drewry now delivers deeper insight into intra-Asia container shipping market

Shippers, forwarders, shipping lines and ports can now access integrated country-to-country and even port-to-port market intelligence on the Intra-Asia container shipping market for the first time, following the launch of…

ABS and Fleetzero to Advance Battery Containers for Maritime Applications

ABS and Fleetzero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the technical requirements for containerized marine battery systems. The MOU establishes a framework for both organizations to consider…

Containers in UK waters ‘no surprise’, expert says

Shipping containers falling into UK waters is “no surprise” according to an expert in oceanography and maritime conditions. Dr Simon Boxall, from the University of Southampton, made the comments after…

India to deepen engagement with Singapore-based ship safety agency

India, a founding member of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), is set to deepen its engagement with the Singapore-based Information…

Mandatory Container Loss Reporting: New SOLAS Rules Effective January 2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced amendments to SOLAS Chapter V regarding reporting container losses at sea. The changes take effect on 1 January 2026. Why? Container losses are…

Korea Investment expects HD Hyundai Heavy to secure $3 billion in special-ship orders

Korea Investment & Securities Co. said on the 13th that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is expected to sustain earnings growth this year by expanding orders centered on special-purpose ships. It…

TSMC buys up land in Arizona as Taiwan pledges US$500 billion US tech investment

Taiwan has committed to driving hundreds of billions of dollars of extra investment into America’s chip industry as part of a US trade deal announced on Thursday, with the island’s…

Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years

Chinese scientists have made the first direct observation of a quantum effect that was proposed almost 90 years ago and could help detect dark matter, the universe’s invisible “glue”. Soviet…

Deliveroo sees surging demand for last-minute Christmas supplies

Online takeaway and retail platform Deliveroo saw demand for last-minute Christmas supplies, gifts and winter essentials throughout December, Retail Week can reveal.

The Stagecoach Robbing Era and The Evolution of Freight Fraud

The freight industry moved $14 trillion in goods last year. It cannot function without trust, trust that the carrier picking up your load is who they claim to be, trust…

The Impact of Covid on Global Supply Chains!

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost everyone. Some sectors have had a worse time than others, but there are very few that have thrived amidst the chaos and not seen…

Philippines, France near defence pact to boost ‘operational intimacy’ in contested waters

A visiting forces military deal to be signed between the Philippines and France has put the focus on “operational intimacy”, with observers noting that Paris has a presence in the…

Freightos Q4 2025 KPIs beat expectations

Freightos has reported stronger-than-expected key performance indicators for the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring continued momentum across its digital freight booking platform. The Barcelona-based company said Q4 transactions reached 445,000,…

Why India is losing ground over Bangladesh and Myanmar to regional rivals

India is facing multiple geopolitical challenges in the region as Bangladesh and Myanmar show signs of drifting away from New Delhi’s orbit amid its long-standing disputes with Pakistan and China.…

Hong Kong man in court over seditious acts, media arson threats calls it ‘mischief’

A Hong Kong man accused of threatening to burn down the offices of five local media outlets if they did not publish seditious articles has described his actions as mischief,…