Gold surge squeezes chip packaging margins
Global gold prices have surged to an all-time high of US$3,500 per ounce, putting significant cost pressure on the semiconductor…
Why Trump’s tariffs are helping China adapt instead of hurting it
US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have sent shockwaves through global markets, yet may be yielding unintended consequences. His strategy,…
Why Singapore is the launch pad for AI: SYSTEX Asia chief explains
Singapore is investing SGD150 million (US$114.2 million) in a government-led “Enterprise Compute Initiative” to boost enterprise computing capacity and accelerate…
Knight-Swift: Tariff uncertainties stunt March volumes
“Our customers are expressing more concern around cost impacts of tariffs and less concern regarding demand from their customers,” CEO…
Commerce finalizes tariff rates on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The 3,403.96% rate set on four exporters in Cambodia is “among the highest rates I’ve ever seen,” said American Alliance…
4 strategies for procurement leaders to embrace in 2025
Companies are expanding their supplier bases and their tech stacks to maintain the efficient and cost-effective flow of goods.
Old Dominion doesn’t see Amazon’s LTL service as a threat
CEO Marty Freeman said the e-commerce giant’s new service presents an opportunity.
UPS’ healthcare logistics push gets boost from Andlauer deal
The company has agreed to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion, strengthening its cold chain capabilities in North America.
Prologis expects tariff-fearing customers to stockpile inventories
The logistics warehousing giant has seen businesses search for overflow space and short-term capacity options.
China jumpstarts humanoid robot production with EV sector support
Fueled by the AI boom and China’s tech self-sufficiency agenda, the country’s humanoid robot industry is scaling rapidly. A growing…