#331239803@Aliaksandra Balbatunova|Dreamstime
Import Cargo’s Peak Season Not Over Yet
“Some of the shift from earlier in the summer to now is because of vessel delays due to bad weather in China and some rerouting away from the Panama Canal amid potential drought...
#146171327@Kittipong Jirasukhanont0/Dreamstime
Robotics for Packaging to Double by 2031
#329586356@Kanison|Dreamstime
Top 10 MH&L Articles in August
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Sept. 9, 2026
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Sept. 9, 2026
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Sept. 9, 2026
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Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

Total cost of ownership includes not just purchase price but also fuel, maintenance, downtime, and operator costs, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
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June 16, 2026
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Battery room of a distribution warehouse
Standardized testing is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and building trust across global markets.
June 9, 2026
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Learn how to optimize warehouse operations by focusing on data-driven utilization, safety innovations, and operator accountability.
May 19, 2026

Warehousing

#81855226@Vladimir Grigorev|Dreamstime
Cold Storage Logs First Negative Net Absorption Since 2007
Newmark predicts that the second half of the year "should fare better on the back of large scheduled move-ins, but vacancy will remain well above the long-term average."
Sept. 1, 2026
#96809146@Pressmaster|Dreamstime
Logistics Index Shows Improvement
While logistics activity remains below long-term norms, it has improved significantly from January's cycle low, says WOW Index.
Aug. 4, 2026
#333396235@Trong Nguyen|Dreamstime
New Supply Demand Push Vacancy Back Below 7%
"After several quarters of market recalibration, the U.S. industrial sector is entering a new phase characterized by healthier fundamentals and more balanced growth," said Jason...
July 21, 2026
#100144486 Anar Mammadov|Dreamstime
Reshaping Third-Party Logistics
International transport management (ITM) was 2025’s fastest growing 3PL segment.
July 2, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

#310862769@Yulia Gapeenko|Dreamstime
Analysis of Ocean and Air Rates : Freightos
Varying rates affected by geopolitical actions.
Aug. 26, 2026
#15402579@Alan Stoddard|Dreamstime
Intermodal Freight Moderates in July,
"Although this month's forecast carries a bit more uncertainty, we're seeing no reason for any near-term reversal of the positive trend we've seen this year," said Andrew Sibold...
Aug. 20, 2026
The Intermodal Association of North America offers framework that emphasizes human oversight and practical guardrails.
Aug. 7, 2026
@331239803@Aliaksandra Balbatunova|Dreamstime
Fuel Prices, Supply Constraints Drive up Freight Rates
"Diesel prices rose about 51% compared to January and February levels, while jet fuel prices were up 90% compared to Q2 of last year,” says Andy Dyer, CEO, AFS Logistics.
July 15, 2026

Global Supply Chain

#181072969@Melitas|Dreamstime
Reshoring is Up in 2026, But Problems Persist
Logistics savings are a driver of reshoring, but workforce issues continue.
Sept. 3, 2026
#50209231@ A. Arne900|Dreamstime
Manufacturing Continues Growth: ISM
However, supplier deliveries slowed for 9th month in a row.
Sept. 2, 2026
80% believe that up to a fifth of their revenue would be in jeopardy if their top three suppliers were disrupted for two weeks, said new survey from Proxima.
Aug. 27, 2026
"Trading partners may accept meaningful economic costs when the perceived sovereignty cost of U.S. alignment becomes too high," says Drew DeLong of Kearney Foresight.
Aug. 25, 2026

Technology & Automation

BCG says companies should set the architecture of the technology so it serves the company's vision.
Aug. 31, 2026
Gartner advises companies to create enterprise-wide visibility into AI capabilities, including suppliers, spend and use cases.
Aug. 21, 2026
Companies that rightsize their change management will achieve twice the ROI on AI initiatives, says Gartner.
Aug. 12, 2026
#152833949@Yota Nik|Dreamstime
Logistics Companies Not Quite Ready for AI
New Adecco Group survey found 51% say their leadership team is not well-prepared to leverage AI tools in decision-making.
Aug. 6, 2026

Labor Management

#319635211@Vladimir Miron|Dreamstime
Is the Speed of eCommerce Hurting Warehouse Workers?
Research from Cornell University shows e-commerce warehouses are more stressful than typical warehouse.
Aug. 28, 2026
#196019767@Ivan Karpov|Dreamstime
Can AI Help Remove Force Labor from Supply Chain
New study from Dynamic Sustainability Labor at Syracuse University says AI could be a valuable tool.
Aug. 24, 2026
#210506936@Suriyan Buntia|Dreamstime
Is Technology Making Truck Drivers Safer?
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Technology can improve driver behavior, but it depends on it is implemented and managed, says study from Walton College.
July 29, 2026
#99178319@Rgor Mojzes|Dreamstime
Talent Development Ideas: Roundup
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Examining the Workforce Pell grants, the necessity of degrees, and how employees can audit their skills.
July 17, 2026