Operations professionals managing global supply chains know that port disruptions, such as Japan's port strike, can derail production schedules and inflate costs overnight. Recent developments in Japan illustrate this reality perfectly—while a months-long labor...
Have you ever struggled to get a fast quote? Frustrated by delays or the inability to reach a service coordinator when you need one? Faced transparency issues or felt let down by logistics partners who just don’t deliver? We get it. It’s frustrating. Discouraging....
The United States has extended its reciprocal tariff suspension until August 1, 2025, providing temporary relief for businesses navigating the complex landscape of international trade policy. This extension, announced through Executive Order on July 7, 2025, maintains...
On Wednesday July 2nd, the United States announced a trade deal with Vietnam, representing a significant milestone in international trade relations, leaving economic experts and businesses across industries evaluating its implications. In light of the recent...
Recent cuts to the de minimis tariff rate on small parcels from China mark a notable moment in the evolving US-China trade landscape. The tariff has been slashed from 120% to 54%, providing some relief to e-commerce titans like Shein and Temu. Millions of US consumers...
Today, President Donald Trump announced a major trade agreement with the United Kingdom, marking the first such deal since the global tariffs were imposed earlier this year. While the deal offers promising steps forward, its full economic impact and implications for...
Last week, we shared the details on a Port Strike impacting Japanese ports by the National Council of Dockworkers' Unions of Japan (Zenkoku-Kowan) due to the urgent need to secure substantial wage increases and accelerate negotiations on sector-wide labor system...
Watch Now In today’s episode of The SGL Supply Chain 60, we unpack the most pressing logistics news impacting international and domestic supply chains. From evolving tariff policies to port and aviation updates, this week’s episode highlights challenges and strategic...
The Port of Seattle has been a crucial hub for international trade, regional economic growth, and innovation since its establishment in 1911. Various organizations and facilities operate within the Port, including airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and...
Port operations across Japan came to a halt as unionized dockworkers launched a nationwide strike, marking the country’s first such industrial action in six years. The workers are demanding higher wages amid rising living costs. The strikes are being led jointly by...
US-Malaysia trade relations took a significant turn this weekend. On Sunday, Malaysia's Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, has announced to...
New developments in autonomous trucking signal potential change for Japan’s freight industry as TIER IV completes a proof-of-concept trial for autonomous long-haul trucking in...
Last week, in response to the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down the global IEEPA tariffs imposed by the United States, President Trump announced he would be implementing...