Inbound Logistics | July 2025

CONTENTS 132 7 KEY REGULATORY CHANGES IMPACTING 154 SITE SELECTION BEST PRACTICES: LOCATION, LOCATION…LOGISTICS

CONTENT PARTNERS 32 Alaska Marine Lines Supports FEMA Hawaii Housing Project Oered by Lynden 34 The End of Cost-Plus: A Legacy Pricing Model in a High- Performance Supply Chain Oered by Capstone Logistics 36 Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities Oered by The Logistix Company 37 Adapting Your Supply Chain to Mitigate Risk and Volatility

GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION Seven critical regulatory updates— including de minimis rule changes, new international data requirements, and cyberattack reporting—will significantly impact shippers and demand proactive compliance strategies. 138 END-TO-END VISIBILITY: THE SEE-THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN Supply chain leaders seek end-to-end visibility solutions to gain transparency from origin to final mile. The clarity that comes with this X-ray vision helps them detect issues early, respond quickly, and build a resilient, agile network. 144 VETERANS FIND A NEW FRONTLINE IN LOGISTICS Military veterans bring grit, leadership, and a mission-first mindset to the logistics sector, proving to be the secret weapon in solving today’s tough supply chain challenges. 148 WAREHOUSE ROBOTICS GAIN PICKING PROWESS Making advancements in dexterity and finesse, warehouse robots take on more supply chain applications.

It’s sometimes the overlooked factors— from labor pools to power grids—that define a truly e‚cient warehouse or distribution center site. Following these data-driven strategies can help you separate optimal site selection from costly mistakes. 160 SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION: LOGISTICS ON A MISSION Ingenious methods, precise planning, and customized solutions drive the movement of critical, oversized, and unique cargo worldwide. 167 SUMMER READING GUIDE Wherever your summer travels take you, bring along some fresh supply chain insights to stay up to date on the latest supply chain developments all season long.

Oered by Hub Group 38 Rail Shipping: How to Future-Proof and Streamline Your Operations Oered by RSI

39 Outrun the Bear ™ : Building a Smarter Response to Supply Chain Disruption Oered by NT Logistics 40 Supporting a Hotel Brand’s Global Expansion and Complex Logistics Needs

Oered by SEKO Logistics 41 Decommissioning and Reconguring an Aging Cryptocurrency Data Center Oered by Logistics Plus

42 120-Ton Advantage: Meeting Critical Deadlines for Heavy Haul Cross-Border Shipments Oered by Landstar 43 How Ascent Fast Boat Saved an Automotive Manufacturer Millions and Kept Production on Schedule Oered by Ascent Global Logistics

44 Prioritizing Technology Upgrades in a Multi-Client Warehouse Environment Oered by MD Logistics

45 Seeing Clearly: How CLI’s AI System Transformed Quality Control Oered by Comprehensive Logistics

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