Tive & Vizion partner to host the 4th annual ION Workshop at Manifest 2026. January 15, 2026 Kicking off Manifest with fresh insights, dynamic discussions, and forward-looking perspectives from industry innovators BOSTON, MA - January 15, 2026: Tive, the global leader in real-time supply chain visibility solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Vizion, an innovative logistics technology company, to host the annual ION Workshop at Manifest 2026 on Monday, February 9. As rising trade uncertainty and cost pressures reshape global logistics, the event will convene leaders across the supply chain to map the next decade of innovation and risk readiness. Now in its fourth year, the ION Workshop has become a cornerstone of the Manifest experience. Bringing together practitioners, innovators, and strategy leaders from across the global logistics ecosystem, this year's summit is designed to help companies navigate a rapidly-evolving environment where real-time insight, data integrity, and cross-ecosystem visibility are increasingly non-negotiable. The half-day workshop will feature interactive panel discussions and collaborative conversations, all centered around the most urgent topics shaping the future of supply chain performance, resilience, and innovation. ION brings together the innovators and builders shaping the supply chain industry's future, creating a space to collaborate, network, spark new partnerships, and tackle the industry's biggest challenges. This year's agenda features standout leaders, including: Rachel Levy, COO of Brooklinen; Matt Elenjickal, CEO of FourKites; Michael Caney, CCO of Highway; Pablo Palafox, CEO of HappyRobot; Krenar Komoni, CEO & Founder of Tive; and Kyle Henderson, CEO of Vizion. Review the ION Workshop agenda here. These industry experts will be unpacking the evolution of cargo theft from physical attacks to sophisticated digital identity fraud. With sessions focusing on strategic forecasting, tariff exposure, and the real financial impact of dirty data, ION stays focused on what's next in supply chain technology. These aren't abstract discussions: they're practical, actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of 2026 and beyond. "Tive is thrilled to co-present this workshop encouraging meaningful dialogue and real-world problem solving," said Krenar Komoni, Founder & CEO of Tive. "As the supply chain landscape grows more dynamic and complex, collaboration has never been more essential. Partnering with Vizion to deliver the ION Workshop enables us to unite the brightest minds in the industry to dig into the challenges and opportunities that will define the next decade of global logistics." "We're excited to welcome Tive as co-sponsor for ION 2026. Krenar and his team have been pioneers in real-time shipment visibility, making them the perfect partner as we tackle this year's critical challenges," said Kyle Henderson, Vizion CEO. "Our lineup of industry leaders will address AI implementation, geopolitical trade shifts, sophisticated cargo theft, and strategic forecasting - keeping our eye squarely on building the future. ION delivers actionable strategies for the complex realities shaping supply chain in 2026 and beyond." The ION Workshop is open to all Manifest attendees. The ION Workshop agenda can be viewed here. About Tive Founded in 2015, Tive is the global leader in supply chain and logistics visibility solutions. More than 1,200 global shippers, logistics service providers, and retailers use Tive to monitor shipment location and condition in real time, gain actionable insights, and ensure end-customer satisfaction. Tive's cloud platform, patented sensor technology, and 24/7 Live Monitoring services reduce excursions and delays, minimize rejected loads, and decrease theft, damage, and spoilage. Customers count on Tive to ensure that shipments are delivered on time and in full - because every shipment matters. For more information, visit www.tive.com. About Vizion Vizion provides AI-powered global trade intelligence through its ION Platform, monitoring $7.5 trillion in goods daily via 270+ data sources covering 56% of worldwide container shipments. The company's two flagship products - BoxTrack for real-time container tracking across ocean, rail, and road, and TradeView for forward-looking trade intelligence with 90-day forecasts and 11 years of historical data - help leading enterprises predict disruptions, assess logistics risk, and optimize supply chain performance across 1.5 million companies worldwide. To learn more, visit vizionapi.com.

US container booking data reveals a dramatic contraction in trade volumes following the US-led global trade war, offering an early signal of systemic stress across the supply chain.Per Vizion’s TradeView platform, total US import bookings fell 64% in the week following March 31. Import volumes from China dropped by the same amount, while exports to China fell 36%.The timing of the shift reflects immediate market recalibration, with forward bookings stalling across multiple sectors and product types.The data, compiled from millions of daily container freight bookings tracked by Vizion and Dun & Bradstreet, shows an economy responding with defensive positioning.The preceding months saw a front-loading surge as importers rushed to beat rising tariffs. That behavior, evident in the 20% drop from January to March despite year-over-year growth, preceded an abrupt halt in April, where apparel, textiles, and foundational manufacturing materials like plastics and copper saw booking reductions of up to 59%.Front-loading behavior, then freezeIn the final week of March, as the US confirmed additional tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing responded with matching duties, the data revealed a broad pullback across supply chains.Apparel and textiles, often discretionary and tariff-sensitive, recorded week-over-week drops near or exceeding 57%. Industrial inputs like plastics and copper saw 45% and 31% declines, respectively, suggesting material consequences for domestic manufacturing continuity. On April 10, the White House clarified that cumulative tariffs on Chinese goods now total 145%.According to Vizion, container booking data operates as a lead indicator for supply chain shifts, capturing strategic hesitancy long before goods reach ports or economic figures adjust.This early insight reveals a system in flux, with shippers reassessing sourcing and timelines while navigating paused or provisional trade rules across multiple regions.Economic implications through a Bitcoin lensThe broader implications for the US economy extend beyond logistics. Tariff shocks create friction across credit, inventory, and pricing cycles, amplifying uncertainty in ways difficult to hedge through traditional instruments.While fiat remains the dominant unit of account for global trade, volatility in trade behavior and policy introduces questions around settlement stability and long-term purchasing power, especially for globally interconnected firms.By contrast, Bitcoin operates outside national policy constraints and serves as an independent value ledger that is not subject to tariff or sanctions policy.In scenarios where fiat-based systems experience frequent or unpredictable distortions, asset holders may explore Bitcoin as a reserve option to mitigate currency politicization.While still volatile in spot terms, Bitcoin offers a deterministic monetary policy and a final settlement layer, both of which appeal during periods of high counterparty risk.For now, systemic dollar displacement is speculative