#203157943@Phuttap|Dreamstime
Material Handling Equipment Market to Reach $424.6 Billion by 2033
Autonomous mobile robots and AGVs are the fastest-growing category, expected to register a 9.6% CAGR through 2033 amid rising warehouse automation.
#137750581@Eanuchit|Dreamstime
Supply Chain Strain at Highest Level Since 2022
#317121553@Mr. Siwabud Veerapaisarn|Dreamstime
International Freight Update
#220736519@Pavel Muravev|Dreamstime
How Much Do You Know About the Strait of Hormuz?
#22964106@Ahmet Ariturk|Dreamstime
Import Cargo Volume to Remain Below 2025 Levels
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New Products

Keith Manufacturing
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KEITH Manufacturing Co. has introduced the KEITH Freight Runner Dock to Trailer System, an Auto Truck Loading (ATL) system that automates the transfer of goods between dock and...
May 14, 2026
Kalmar
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Kalmar has introduced the Kalmar medium lithium-ion electric forklift, with lifting capacities from 9 to 18 tons and designed for material handling applications across industries...
May 14, 2026
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Amerikooler has launched the AK Series 3 Quick Ship Walk-In, which is engineered to keep warehouse logistics and inventory management operations running smoothly by delivering...
May 13, 2026
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Loop has launched a suite of capabilities that form the foundation of the Logistics Data Platform (LDP), an AI-native supply chain data system.
May 13, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

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Inclusive hiring practices, tailored onboarding, and supportive technologies improve retention, safety, and productivity in warehouses.
March 16, 2026
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The company will adopt the new name, Logisnext Americas, starting April 30, aligning with its Vision 2035 strategy.
March 12, 2026
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MH&L presents its annual list of the 10 largest global manufacturers of forklifts, ranked by sales.
Sept. 26, 2025
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A warehouse safety training program can be the most effective means of reducing forklift accidents.
Sept. 22, 2025

Warehousing

#207314153@Pop Nukoonrat|Dreamstime
Warehouse Automation to Hit $120 Billion by 2034
Companies are using automated storage and retrieval systems, autonomous mobile robots, and warehouse management software to streamline operations according to Polaris Market Research...
May 1, 2026
#336390860@Emily Profam|Dreamstime
Roundup: Warehousing Automation Benefits
Discovering ROI of automation, a case study, and new research.
April 24, 2026
#114445688@Dymax|Dreamstime
Snapshot of Industrial Market for Q1
Demand was positive in nearly 70% of US markets in Q1, a trend expected to continue through the rest of the year, says Colliers report.
April 20, 2026
#10245630@Kittipong|Dreamstime
Half of New Warehouses Will Be Human-Optional by 2030
Gartner says companies are accelerating adoption of intralogistics smart robotics to scale operations as manual labor warehouse models become increasingly obsolete..
April 16, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

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Intermodal Projected to Show Growth in April
A new index from the Intermodal Association of North America shows a decline in April.
May 6, 2026
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Rise in Cargo Theft as Criminal Tactics Evolve
Rail cargo theft rose from 4% of incidents in 2024 to 10% in 2025, in part due to organized criminal groups, says BSI Consulting.
April 28, 2026
#24690690@Vilaimages|Dreamstime
International Transportation Update: Freightos
Rising fuel costs have impacted container rates across the market, even for lanes where fuel availability is not yet a factor.
April 14, 2026
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Discover how advancements like humanoid robots, real-time route optimization, and sustainability metrics are transforming warehousing and transportation.
March 23, 2026

Global Supply Chain

#129805491@Screen Wrightstudio|Dreamstime
Supply Chain Execs Transforming Operations
Managing and mitigating risks are top areas for investment, says KPMG survey.
May 6, 2026
#111941313_candy@Andreaobzerova|Dreamstime
Spending to Hit Record $38 Billion for Mother's Day
Consistent with recent years, 84% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day., said National Retail Federation.
May 5, 2026
#181072969@Melitas|Dreamstime
Reshoring: Despite Investments, Tariffs Imports Still Rise
"Persistent labor, ecosystem, and policy concerns are reducing executives' reshoring and nearshoring investment ROI expectations," says Kearney.
May 4, 2026
#160299360 @Pj Joe|Dreamstime
Manufacturing Continues Expanding in April: ISM
However, the supplier deliveries index slowed for the fifth month after one month in faster territory.
May 1, 2026

Technology & Automation

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AI Not Driving Supply Chain Operations Redesign
Only 17% of companies are using AI for transformation, instead using for specific uses.
May 7, 2026
#322680569@Alexandersikov|Dreastime
Technology Integration Blocking Scaling Supply Chain AI
Gartner said legacy environments is preventing large scale deployment.
April 30, 2026
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Breaking up with the warehouse automation market isn’t so hard to do for Honeywell.
April 24, 2026
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Despite its long-standing presence, AI's true potential in supply chain management is only now being recognized.
April 20, 2026

Labor Management

#6481694@Bonita Cheshier|Dreamstime
DOL Proposes Independent Contractor Rule
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The proposed ruling would be a win for the 400,000 drayage drivers who choose to work as independent contractors," said IANA CEO Anne Reinke.
March 3, 2026
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On February 20, DOT said that all truckers will have to take license tests in English.
Feb. 23, 2026
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40% of Large Warehouses Will Adopt Gamification Tools by 2028
Gamification aids employee experiences by "combining engagement, skill-building and recognition in a practical way," says Federica Stufano of Gartner.
Feb. 17, 2026
#481694@Bonita Cheshier|Dreamstime
Truckers Experiencing Mental Health Stress
77% of drivers in a new survey said mental fatigue made them more prone to errors on the road.
Feb. 9, 2026