The CEO’s Practical Strategy for Managing Modern Risk and Compliance in 2026 Summary This piece argues that the traditional, siloed approach to risk and compliance is failing CEOs in 2026. Instead of running separate initiatives for cyber, operational resilience, financial controls, supply chain and ESG, leaders must prioritise material risks, justify investments with clear business […]
Cyberattacks on logistics are expected to double in 2026, says Everstream Analytics Summary Everstream Analytics reports that cyberattacks targeting logistics companies are expected to double in 2026 after several years of steep increases. The research shows incidents affecting carriers, ports, 3PLs and other logistics providers are up nearly 1,000% since 2021. In 2025 alone, recorded […]
Timeline: Tracking the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Summary The article provides a clear timeline of the proposed $85bn merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), from the July 2025 agreement through the STB filing and the current completeness review in early January 2026. It outlines the regulatory steps ahead, key milestones already passed, […]
Cargo Theft’s New Playbook: Fake Carriers, Fraud, and Stolen Freight Summary Cargo theft has shifted from a local, opportunistic crime to an organised, tech-enabled industry with national reach. Criminals now combine digital fraud (hacked load boards, forged confirmations, spoofed dispatches) with rapid physical tactics (trailer swaps, timed handoffs and temporary warehouses). Hotspots have migrated beyond […]
DOT Cracks Down on English Rules for Train Crews Operating in U.S. Summary The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is enforcing English-language proficiency requirements for train crews operating across the U.S.–Mexico border after inspections found some inbound crew members had trouble interpreting General Track Bulletins and communicating with inspectors. The FRA has […]
Apple iPhone Exports from India Cross $50 Billion Under PLI Scheme Summary India’s iPhone manufacturing push has hit a major milestone: cumulative iPhone shipments from India have crossed the $50 billion mark under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) programme, reaching that level by December 2025. Apple joined the smartphone PLI in FY22 and, with three […]
Government Rolls Out Two Export Promotion Mission Schemes to Cut Credit Costs for Exporters Summary The government has launched two new components of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) aimed at making export credit cheaper and easier to obtain, with a clear focus on MSME exporters. Announced on 2 January and forming part of the Niryat […]
Colorado Joins New York, California as DOT Expands CDL Crackdown Summary The U.S. Department of Transportation has added Colorado to a growing list of states under review for improperly issued commercial driver’s licences (CDLs). DOT Secretary Sean Duffy warned Colorado that the department could pull around $24 million in federal funding and even decertify the […]
Why Aviation Law Is Becoming Crucial for Global Business Leaders Summary The article argues that aviation is the circulatory system of the global economy and that aviation law has moved from a niche legal specialty to a core business concern for C-suite leaders. It outlines four main areas where aviation law intersects with corporate risk: […]
The Dignity Act Could Ease Labour Shortages Across Supply Chains Summary The Dignity Act of 2025 would change how EB‑3 ‘Other Workers’ visas are counted, so only the principal worker — not spouses and children — counts against the annual quota. That simple re‑counting could materially increase the number of actual workers admitted each year […]
