Workforce Pressure: Sunlite Plastics says it will lay off 41 employees on Dec. 7 after a drop in manufacturing orders, underscoring how cost and demand swings ripple into logistics operations. Defense Supply Chains: Elmet Technologies won a ~$36M DLA contract to supply molybdenum and tungsten alloys and precision wire for the U.S. National Defense Stockpile, reinforcing domestic sourcing for jet-engine materials. Grocery Pricing Scrutiny: Loblaw backed the Competition Bureau’s investigation into minimum advertised pricing policies, a reminder that retail pricing rules can reshape distribution and supply-chain economics. AI for Logistics: DHL’s Logistics Trend Radar 8.0 spotlights agentic AI and faster disruption forecasting, pointing to more autonomous planning and rerouting across supply chains. Roadway Alerts Rollout: Oregon DOT issued an intent to award Rekor for a statewide connected in-vehicle alerts program, expanding incident-to-driver messaging beyond Las Vegas. Customs Variability: Cambodia’s port growth is pushing more shipments through customs, where “green” vs “yellow” routes can change document checks and delivery certainty. Energy Storage Buildout: FRV Australia commissioned its first standalone battery project in Victoria, while Northland closed financing for two BESS projects in Poland—both signals for grid flexibility that logistics operators will increasingly need. Diesel Squeeze: Diesel price pressure is hitting hauliers’ margins, with fleets forced to manage fuel spend more tightly week to week. Trade Corridor Investment: A World Bank study says the Trans-Caspian corridor could more than triple trade volumes by 2040, with major rail, port, and digital upgrades required.