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Walmart flags key trade‑offs in 2025 packaging sustainability push
The retailer’s FY2026 ESG Report outlines product protection, food safety and cost challenges as it chases 2025 packaging goals.
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China vows to shield Iran oil ties as US threatens sanctions
This article explains how Beijing’s defiant reply to U.S. sanction threats may reshape Iranian oil purchases, banking arrangements and the handling.
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PepsiCo eyes Iraq as next Middle East manufacturing hub
This piece examines why PepsiCo is focusing on Iraq for new production capacity, what the company has disclosed and how the plan could reshape regional cargo flows.
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UPS earmarks over $2 bn for new Asian air hubs and broader global network
The article explains how UPS’s unconfirmed $2 billion investment plan will add air cargo facilities at Clark Airport (Philippines) and Hong Kong.
Data‑centre construction surge strains utilities, fuels local pushback
A 190 % jump in U.S. data‑centre builds in 2025 is overloading power grids and water supplies, prompting communities to demand a social licence alongside.
Flexibility key in warehouse automation
Discover how adaptable strategies can enhance long-term performance in changing logistics environments.
Chicken‑wrap recall in Iceland raises cargo‑flow concerns for refrigerated shipments
Food Manufacture reports that a chicken‑wrap line destined for the Icelandic market has been withdrawn over potential E.
EU trade curbs could affect up to 27 % of China’s annual exports to the bloc, Goldman says
Supply Chain Brain details a Goldman Sachs estimate that forthcoming EU measures may touch more than a quarter of China’s yearly export value, while.
Former Thurrock council worker sentenced for fraudulent food inspections
A former council contractor in the UK has been sentenced for falsifying food inspections, highlighting the risks of inadequate oversight in the food.
AI Implementation Challenges in Supply Chains
This article explores the key priorities for companies aiming to integrate AI into their operations, based on insights from diverse industry leaders.
Canada to Counter-U.S. Tariffs with $20 Billion Retaliation
Canada has announced counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods, effective September 8, 2026, in response to U.S. trade actions.
US calls for EU to act on sustainability trade concessions
The US ambassador to the EU has urged the bloc to address remaining concerns over a trade agreement, highlighting ongoing disagreements on sustainability laws.
