By Maria Kalamatas | The Logistic NewsApril 17, 2025 At the start of 2025, U.S. airlines were poised for a bumper year. But an unexpected escalation in trade tensions and economic turbulence—sparked by President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff campaign—has thrown the industry off course. “This isn’t just turbulence—it’s a full-blown reversal of...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 17, 2025 In a bold economic shift, the government of Ghana has issued a directive requiring all foreign nationals to exit the country’s gold trading sector by the end of April 2025. The move, part of a broader initiative to “reclaim Ghanaian economic sovereignty”,...
By Maria Kalamatas | The Logistic NewsApril 17, 2025 An alarming military escalation is unfolding in central Somalia, where al-Shabaab militants have launched a coordinated offensive across multiple provinces under the banner of “Operation Ramadan.” The offensive began earlier this month and is concentrated in the Middle Shabelle, Lower Shabelle, and...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 16, 2025 As Europe gears up for one of its busiest travel periods of the year, a wave of strikes is threatening to bring transportation across the continent to a near standstill, with consequences for both passenger mobility and cargo logistics. From French rail...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 16, 2025 In a move that underscores its enduring commitment to fast, efficient fulfillment, Amazon is reportedly planning a $15 billion investment to construct approximately 80 new logistics facilities across the United States. The proposed expansion includes a mix of urban micro-delivery hubs and...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 16, 2025 In a bold retaliatory move that heightens already fraught economic tensions, China has instructed its state-owned and private airlines to halt all pending aircraft purchases from Boeing, the U.S.-based aerospace and defense giant. The directive follows President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 16, 2025 As the U.S. automotive sector enters earnings season, major carmakers like Tesla, Ford, General Motors, and Rivian are preparing to report strong Q1 performance—while simultaneously issuing warnings about the looming impact of the 25% tariffs on imported car parts scheduled to take...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 16, 2025 As global supply chains become more fragmented and customers demand speed without sacrificing control, Mexico-headquartered Racing Cargo is emerging as a standout operator in the evolving freight landscape. With operational hubs in Mexico, the U.S., Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, and Brazil, the...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 16, 2025 As the U.S. continues to wrestle with supply chain fragility in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising global tensions, former President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff strategy is once again at the center of debate—this time targeting two of the most...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 16, 2025 In a landmark deal that reshapes the global logistics landscape, Denmark-based DSV has confirmed the completion of its €14.3 billion ($16.2 billion) acquisition of DB Schenker, following final regulatory approvals in the EU and North America. With the last compliance conditions met,...
