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Globalization remains at a historically high level, despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and unprecedented uncertainty about future trade policies, according to DHL. dcvelocity.com/supply-chain/o…

The humanoid robot industry is entering an early commercialization phase, with adoption expected to scale first in industrial environments before expanding into broader commercial and consumer markets, according to a report from IDTechEx. dcvelocity.com/supply-chain/o…

FREE WEBCAST: Tailored for Throughput — AMRs for Fashion Fulfillment Join Kelly Akgul, Senior Operations Manager at Lulus, and Royanna Chappell, VP Business Development at OIA, to walk through Lulus’ operational journey. event.on24.com/wcc/r/5268930/…

Cargo volumes rose 4% at Port Houston in February, based mainly on dry and liquid bulk shipment increases of 28% and 31% respectively, while steel declined 27% year-to-date due to cyclical demand and global market conditions. dcvelocity.com/transportation…

The Chinese EV manufacturer XPENG is expanding operations into Europe, seeking markets for vehicles like the X9 SUV, G9 fastback, and G6 and P7 sedans, all featuring advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) tech and in-car intelligent operating systems. dcvelocity.com/supply-chain/o…

Data of the first full week of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran show that air cargo traffic has been severely affected by the conflict in patterns that extend well beyond the Middle East, according to analysis by Dutch air cargo data firm WorldACD. dcvelocity.com/transportation…

Shippers could soon experience the most unfavorable market conditions they’ve ever seen, since transportation analysis firm FTR says surging fuel costs and a tightening freight environment have exacerbated its existing grim forecast for that sector. dcvelocity.com/transportation…

Demand for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and other types of industrial space is on the rise, according to a Colliers report. dcvelocity.com/editorial/feat…

The Port of Los Angeles marked the second-busiest February in its history and an increase of 3% compared to last year, processing 824,323 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in February. dcvelocity.com/transportation…

American importers and customs brokers gained some clarity over the process of how they can claim refunds of federal government import taxes that were collected before the U.S. Supreme Court last month overturned many Trump Administration tariffs. dcvelocity.com/transportation…

Our guest on this week's episode is Mike Van Bree, director of product safety and engineering at Louisville Ladder Inc. and current president of the American Ladder Institute. He brings some safe practices when working with ladders to our discussion. dcvelocity.com/podcasts

A consortium of European companies has kicked off a three-year initiative to deliver secure software supply chains, co-ordinated incident response, and lifecycle resilience under emerging EU cybersecurity frameworks. dcvelocity.com/technology/sup…

Warehouse automation is never as easy as push-play-and-go. In this video from TGW Logistics, hear what it takes to build up a strong on-site maintenance team and the critical role they play in delivering long-term success. tgw-group.com/us/news/detail…

Global manufacturing levels rose broadly in February as procurement activity expanded in both capital-intensive and consumer-facing industries, pointing to a cyclical upswing prior to the war in the Middle East, according to a monthly report from GEP. dcvelocity.com/logistics/manu…

The Women In Trucking Association has announced the four finalists for the 2026 Driver of the Year award, which recognizes outstanding female professional drivers who lead the industry in safety standards and enhance the public image of the industry. dcvelocity.com/transportation…

Container imports record a typical drop in February, but geopolitical escalation makes traders nervous. dcvelocity.com/supply-chain/o…

Discover the future of supply chain at MODEX 2026—April 13–16 in Atlanta! Bring your team to the largest international supply chain & manufacturing trade show. Don’t miss it! #MODEX2026 #SupplyChainsEveryAngle modexshow.com/?utm_source=DC…

Virtually all ladder-related deaths could be prevented if users followed the equipment’s safety instructions. Mike Van Bree and the American Ladder Institute have made it their mission to drive that message home and take ladder safety to the next level. dcvelocity.com/material-handl…

The humanoid robot industry is entering an early commercialization phase, with adoption expected to scale first in industrial environments before expanding into broader commercial and consumer markets, according to a report from IDTechEx. dcvelocity.com/material-handl…

Air charter provider Chapman Freeborn says it has been arranging emergency charters amid Middle East aviation disruptions triggered by the U.S. war in Iran, providing both passenger and cargo flights including evacuation missions. dcvelocity.com/transportation…