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Why more inventory won’t fix your supply chain’s fill rate

Record inventory but still missing fill rate targets? The problem isn't supply or forecasting; it's your supply chain decision layer. Here's how to fix it.

Context changes everything: what supplier contracts reveal about supply chain performance

Clarity across supplier contracts helps procurement teams uncover savings, risk and performance insights.

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan plan joint intermodal cargo terminal

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are planning to establish a joint intermodal cargo terminal and a new Trans-Caspian ferry system called the "Caspian Bridge."

Armenia begins preparatory work on TRIPP railway and highway project

The Government of Armenia has effectively already begun implementing the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) project, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers on Monday, according to Armenpress.

Polish PM Donald Tusk accuses Russia of backing opponents amid constitutional crisis

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russia of supporting his political opponents amid an escalating dispute over the country's Constitutional Tribunal, warning that the crisis threatens the rule of law in Poland.

Kazakh PM identifies military exercise shortcomings, outlines measures to strengthen troop safety after Caspian Sea tragedies

UAE prepares for worst-case scenario amid Iran-US tensions

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hopes that the crisis between Iran and the United States can be resolved peacefully, but is also prepared for a possible escalation.

Qatari LNG tanker comes under attack in Persian Gulf

The Al Mayeda liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, owned by Qatar's Nakilat shipping company, came under attack in the Persian Gulf on the evening of October 30.

What Changes in Uzbekistan’s Legislation from 1 November 2026

Uzbekistan introduces changes to customs fees, pension services, LPG supplies, public security, business prepayments and mobile advertising from 1 November.

Farid Rasulov's Long Live, Caspian exhibition opens at Baku's OTAQ gallery

A solo exhibition by Azerbaijani artist Farid Rasulov, titled Long Live, Caspian! (Yaşa, Xəzər!), has opened at the OTAQ gallery in Baku's Icherisheher, exploring the ecological challenges facing the Caspian Sea through contemporary art.

Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for Erdogan talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he arrived in Istanbul with his team ahead of talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with Black Sea shipping among the issues on the agenda.

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan seek to expand cooperation in logistics and AI

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are exploring new opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation in logistics, information technology, advanced technologies and artificial intelligence.

Suezmax Tanker sales surge 35% amid high VLCC demand

A strong VLCC market this year is boosting Suezmax Tanker demand. Suezmax sales activity has picked up considerably in recent months, with sales so far this year up 35%, reaching 124 sales compared to 92 sales over the same period last year. Buyers have continued to transact even as values have climbed, pointing to st…

Uzbekistan Airports Handle 12.66m Passengers in Nine Months

Uzbekistan’s airports handled 12.66 million passengers in January-September 2026, up 13% year on year, while cargo and mail volumes rose 27%.

Oil prices continue climbing amid escalating Middle East tensions

Oil prices on global markets are heading for a fourth consecutive monthly gain amid attacks in Saudi Arabia and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. According to the information, forecasts suggest that Brent crude will end the month up approximately...

Kyrgyzstan receives first rail shipment of Chinese gasoline to boost energy security

Railway shipments of gasoline from China to Kyrgyzstan launched

Dry Bulk Shipping: Escalating attacks on ships heighten uncertainty

“Geopolitical disruptions continue to cloud the dry bulk market outlook. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains the largest source of uncertainty, while attacks on ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea have added another layer of risk,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. T…

Spanish MEP: Rail crash not linked to underinvestment

Domenec Ruiz, a Member of the European Parliament for Spain and member of the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), said on Thursday that the recent train disaster in Toledo was "not necessarily connected to a general lack of investment" in the country's railway network.

Kroger accelerates direct sourcing efforts for better cost control, visibility

The grocery chain seeks to boost first-party procurement volumes to more than 10% while working toward a fully owned import and distribution model.

Protests in Europe expose growing generational divide

With the arrival of autumn, Europe has sunk into a wave of protests that still hasn't let up. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets, and not in a single country but in a good dozen of them at once. France, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Albania, and Germany is next in line. Yet behind all of the…

FedEx drawing parcel-focused shippers to its air freight services

Air freight demand from traditionally parcel-centric customers is rising as the carrier pushes for more business in high-value segments like AI and data centers.

OPI, Nioxin owner appoints chief supply chain officer

Javier Huerta will oversee The Wella Company’s sourcing, manufacturing and logistics capabilities, effective Dec. 1

Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes leave dead and injured on both sides

The situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has escalated again following fresh clashes between the two countries' military forces, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.

Uzbekistan Opens Logistics Hub in Poland to Boost Exports

Uzbekistan has established a logistics hub in Poland to streamline deliveries of Uzbek products to Europe and expand access to major retail networks across Central and Eastern Europe.

Pegasus Airlines Eyes Istanbul Flights to Karshi and Nukus

Pegasus Airlines and Uzbekistan Airports are discussing flights from Istanbul to Karshi and Nukus as the carrier prepares to launch three other routes.

Azeri Light crude oil prices increase at Augusta and Ceyhan ports

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port increased by $2.93, or 2.39%, from the previous figure to $125.42 per barrel.

Uzbekistan Proposes Free Luggage Storage and Wi-Fi at Transport Hubs

Uzbekistan has proposed free luggage storage for ticket holders and at least one hour of free Wi-Fi at major airports, railway stations and bus terminals from July 2027.

Kazakhstan to Introduce Border Queue Deposit on 9 November

Kazakhstan will require international freight carriers to pay a refundable 86,500-tenge deposit when booking electronic queues at three border crossings with Uzbekistan from 9 November 2026.