New Challenges in Global Supply Chains in 2025 The Profound Impact of Geopolitics and Trade Policies

New Challenges in Global Supply Chains in 2025 The Profound Impact of Geopolitics and Trade Policies

The article explores the multiple challenges facing global supply chains in 2025, analyzing how factors such as geopolitics, trade policies, and climate change impact corporate operating strategies. Companies need to reassess their supply chain structures in a complex environment and seek flexible response mechanisms through digital transformation to ensure competitiveness and sustainable development.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Amazons Climate Pledge Program Boosts Ecofriendly Sales

Amazons Climate Pledge Program Boosts Ecofriendly Sales

Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly certification supports sustainable consumption, with certified products receiving traffic boosts on the platform. Carbon neutral certification is an effective way to enhance product visibility and attract environmentally conscious consumers. Achieving these certifications helps brands demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and gain a competitive advantage in the growing market for eco-friendly products. This ultimately contributes to a more environmentally responsible e-commerce ecosystem.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Slow SAF Growth Risks Airline Climate Targets

Slow SAF Growth Risks Airline Climate Targets

IATA reports that the growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is slowing down, primarily due to insufficient policy support. Counterproductive mandates in the EU and UK may force airlines to reassess their SAF usage targets. Experts recommend establishing long-term policy frameworks, providing incentives, streamlining approvals, and supporting technological innovation to promote SAF development and help the aviation industry achieve its decarbonization goals. Stronger policy backing is crucial to overcome current obstacles and accelerate the adoption of SAF, ensuring a sustainable future for air travel.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Airline Targets Contrails to Reduce Climate Impact

Airline Targets Contrails to Reduce Climate Impact

The aviation industry is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, but non-CO2 emissions, such as contrails, also impact the climate. Contrail formation is related to various factors, making impact assessment complex. Adjusting flight routes is a potential mitigation strategy. The scientific community is conducting large-scale observational studies to reveal the impact of contrails and provide a scientific basis for the sustainable development of the aviation industry. These studies aim to better understand contrail formation, lifespan, and radiative forcing to inform effective mitigation measures and policies.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Sustainable Supply Chains Adapt to Climate Challenges

Sustainable Supply Chains Adapt to Climate Challenges

Businesses must address climate change by transitioning to sustainable supply chains. Strategies include collaboration with partners, fuel substitution with cleaner alternatives, leveraging carbon sinks for offsetting, enhancing traceability throughout the supply chain, and ultimately achieving net-zero emissions. This transformation requires a holistic approach encompassing every stage of the supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to end-of-life management, ensuring alignment with ESG principles and contributing to a carbon-neutral future.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Ports Boost Storm Resilience to Safeguard Supply Chains

US Ports Boost Storm Resilience to Safeguard Supply Chains

Ports are increasingly vulnerable due to the growing frequency of extreme weather events. This paper analyzes the impacts of hurricanes like Sandy and Katrina on ports and supply chains, comparing the responses of the Port of New York and New Jersey with the Port of Los Angeles to highlight the disparities in climate resilience efforts among US ports. It emphasizes the importance of inter-port collaboration and calls for stronger federal guidance and incentives to collectively address the risks posed by climate change, ensuring the smooth flow of global trade.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Wind Power Emerges As Key to Sustainable Shipping

Wind Power Emerges As Key to Sustainable Shipping

In recent years, the shipping industry has been actively exploring wind propulsion technologies, particularly rotor sails, to aid in carbon reduction and sustainable development. By integrating various renewable energy sources, this technology demonstrates significant energy-saving potential and has garnered widespread attention from clients, signaling new opportunities for the shipping sector in addressing climate change.

09/16/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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The Cost of Unreliable Ocean Freight and Strategies for Mitigation

The Cost of Unreliable Ocean Freight and Strategies for Mitigation

Maritime transport is a critical pillar of global trade, but its reliability has been increasingly challenged by factors such as the pandemic and climate change, leading to significant financial, operational, and reputational costs for shippers. This article explores the impact of this unreliability and strategies to address it, aiming to enhance the resilience and stability of supply chains.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Global Air Freight Demand Shifts As Trade Patterns Change

Global Air Freight Demand Shifts As Trade Patterns Change

The TAC Index report indicates overall stability in global air freight rates, but significant price differences exist on major routes, reflecting shifts in trade patterns. Differentiation trends are observed within Asia, between Asia and Europe, and on North American routes, influenced by geopolitics and trade policies. Businesses need to monitor market changes and flexibly adjust strategies to address challenges. The varying performance across lanes highlights the complex and evolving nature of the air cargo market and the need for careful route selection and pricing strategies.

12/30/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Struggle As Algorithm Change Boosts Negative Reviews

Amazon Sellers Struggle As Algorithm Change Boosts Negative Reviews

Amazon's review system has recently undergone significant changes, with negative reviews frequently appearing at the top, leading to a sharp decline in seller sales. The new algorithm places greater emphasis on recent review weighting, making it harder to manipulate ratings. Sellers should embrace compliant operations, improve product quality, diversify distribution channels, refine operations, and prioritize customer service to address these new challenges. This shift requires a proactive approach and adaptation to the updated review landscape to maintain sales and reputation on Amazon.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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