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Logistics News 2026-03-02

Strait of Hormuz Suddenly Closes, Global Supply Chain Faces Its Toughest Test Yet—Far Worse Than the Red Sea Crisis

On the evening of February 28, Iran‘s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a ban on all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Three days on, the situation has only tightened further. Real-time tanker monitoring data shows vessel speeds across the surrounding waters have dropped to near zero, with large numbers anchoring in place to avoid risk. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and other major carriers have suspended bookings across the Middle East and instructed ships to proceed to safe waters. At least eight Middle Eastern nations have closed their airspace, over 2,600 flights have been canceled, and tens of thousands of travelers remain stranded at airports . This is not Red Sea crisis 2.0. This is a supply-crushing shock that directly seizes the world‘s energy jugular.

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Logistics News 2026-02-26

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: Tariffs on Some Nations to Rise to 15 Percent or Higher, but No New China Duties for Now

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said February 25 that the administration plans to increase tariffs on certain countries from the current 10 percent level to 15 percent or higher, but explicitly ruled out imposing new additional duties on Chinese goods beyond existing levels. In an interview with Fox Business, Greer cited President Trump's planned visit to China in the coming weeks as the reason for restraint, stating the U.S. intends to "strictly adhere to the agreements reached with China." The remarks provide interim clarity on U.S. trade policy following uncertainty triggered by the Supreme Court's rejection of emergency tariff authorities.

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Exhibition News 2026-02-26

IWLA 2026 Convention Kicks Off Next Month in San Antonio: What North America's Warehouse Crowd Is Talking About This Year

March 29 to 31, the International Warehouse Logistics Association's 2026 Convention & Expo takes over the La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. This is the annual gathering for North America's third-party warehousing crowd—CEOs of public warehouse firms, third-generation owners of family-run operations, and the tech vendors who build the systems that run their buildings. IWLA calls it the place for warehousing leaders. Three days of sessions, none of them fluff: operations, compliance, technology selection. For Chinese companies running warehouses in the U.S.—or thinking about it—the value isn't on the main stage. It's in the rooms with the people who actually control the space.

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Exhibition News 2026-02-26

LogiMAT 2026 Opens in Stuttgart: Europe's Biggest Intralogistics Show Puts Sustainability and Automation Front and Center

From March 24 to 26, the Stuttgart Trade Fair Center plays host to LogiMAT 2026, Europe's leading trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management. Organized by Euroexpo Messe- und Kongress-GmbH, the event draws international manufacturers, tech providers, and supply chain professionals looking for the latest in warehouse automation, material handling gear, and intelligent logistics systems. This year's edition brings together more than 1,600 exhibitors and expects to welcome over 66,000 visitors. It lands at a moment when sustainability rules, labor shortages, and digital upheaval are forcing a hard rethink of how internal logistics works. The show floor sprawls across multiple halls, covering everything from packaging tech and automated vehicles to energy infrastructure and software platforms—offering a full-spectrum view of where intralogistics is headed.

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Exhibition News 2026-02-26

TPM 2026 Kicks Off in Long Beach: The Premier Global Container Shipping Conference Sets the Tone for Trans-Pacific Trade

From March 1 to 4, 2026, the Long Beach Convention Center in California hosts TPM 2026, the premier global container shipping and supply chain conference organized by JOC Events . Widely regarded as the most influential gathering for the trans-Pacific maritime industry, the event attracts the most senior-level audience—including shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, port operators, and technology providers—for a week of intensive networking, contract negotiations, and strategic relationship building . With over 3,500 attendees expected from across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, TPM 2026 arrives at a critical moment when ocean carriers, beneficial cargo owners, and logistics service providers are recalibrating strategies amid persistent supply chain volatility, shifting trade policies, and evolving shipper-carrier dynamics .

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Exhibition News 2026-02-25

The Logistics World Summit 2026 Heads to Mexico City: A New Supply Chain Landmark in the Nearshoring Era

From March 18 to 19, Mexico City's Centro Citibanamex will host The Logistics World Summit & Expo 2026, widely regarded as the most significant logistics, transportation, and foreign trade event in Mexico and Central America. With over 650 leading companies exhibiting and thousands of supply chain professionals in attendance, the summit arrives at a pivotal moment when nearshoring, artificial intelligence, and sustainability are converging to reshape North American supply chains. The agenda features specialized forums on foreign trade, multimodal transportation, automation, and Logistics 4.0, offering practical insights for enterprises navigating the operational realities of shifting production closer to the U.S. market.

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Exhibition News 2026-02-25

Air Freight's Biggest Gathering Hits Lima Next Week—What's on the Table Says a Lot About Where the Industry Is Headed

From March 10 to 12, the IATA World Cargo Symposium lands in South America for the first time. Hosted by LATAM Cargo in Lima, Peru, the event carries a theme that cuts through the noise: "Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World." Translation—tariffs are flipping, geopolitics is anything but stable, and global trade is being reshuffled. Nearly 2,000 delegates from airlines, forwarders, tech firms, and regulators will be in the room. Beyond the usual tracks on digitalization, regulation, and special cargo, this year debuts a standalone Lithium Battery Forum. That addition signals one thing clearly: the industry is tightening its grip on high-risk goods, and manual oversight no longer cuts it.

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Logistics News 2026-02-24

European Route Freight Rates Slightly Dip, How Can International Logistics Enterprises Hone Their Skills in the Off-Season?

This article interprets the latest data showing a 2.1% drop in the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (European route), analyzes its impact on the international logistics industry, discusses the opportunities and challenges for SMEs during the off-season, and provides digital response strategies. Wenaili assists logistics enterprises in honing their skills amidst cyclical fluctuations.

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Logistics News 2026-02-24

Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Shockwaves: International Logistics Faces Unprecedented Challenges and Transformation Opportunities

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against presidential tariff authority has triggered global trade chaos. This article analyzes the implications for international logistics, from EU retaliation to the $175 billion refund puzzle, and explores opportunities for agile logistics enterprises. Wenaili offers digital solutions for navigating policy uncertainty.

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