The Latest
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Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers
"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.
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Report: 67% of retailers say omnichannel is a priority
Retailers that adopt strategies such as BOPIS can reach consumers across more platforms and stand out among lagging competitors.
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John Deere to slow production amid harsh ag conditions
Executives pointed to a lack of a trade resolution, plus wet weather conditions and African swine fever, as reasons to lower production up to 20% at some facilities.
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DHL launches new drone delivery route in China
As the first international carrier to launch an autonomous drone delivery service in China, DHL has taken a potentially significant step towards fulfilling its emerging markets-focused strategy.
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Walmart: Tariffs will lead to higher prices
The increase in tariff rate and the potential impact of a proposed tranche four list on consumer goods have come at a particularly bad time for Walmart as it seeks to speed up fulfillment to match Amazon.
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Will autonomous trucks eliminate focus on HOS?
Not having to worry about these regulations can lead to faster shipping times, autonomous truckmaker Embark's head of public policy said Thursday.
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Chick-fil-A tests restaurant-run delivery
While the fast food chain plans to maintain its relationship with DoorDash, this pilot could make it one of the first major QSRs to shift from third-party delivery to a proprietary program.
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Logistics companies call for 'basic infrastructure' investments
Sound infrastructure will be necessary to handle the large volume of trucks on the roads — driverless or not.
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Report: Blockchain can tackle counterfeits, recoup revenue
Industries particularly susceptible to counterfeit goods will reap the greatest benefit from using blockchain for visibility and authenticity, according to the Boston Consulting Group.
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Chemical suppliers take hits from both sides of the trade war
Chemicals produced in the U.S. suffer from higher cost of materials imported from China and the shrinking Chinese export market due to retaliatory tariffs.
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Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list
Experts say technology companies are likely to pass these costs along to the consumer. One analysis said tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone by as much as 14%.
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Tranche 4 shakes up apparel and footwear supply chains after escaping earlier tariffs
China is currently the United States’ largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports in 2017 according to the World Bank.
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Macy's: Tariff tranche 4 is 'the big one'
The retailer has worked for years to move production of private label goods out of China, but the country remains "an important piece of our overall mix," CEO Jeff Gennette said
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Maersk doubles down on logistics with integration of Inland Services
The restructuring of the APM Terminals division offers Maersk greater connections between sea and land, beyond the port of call.
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FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot
Proponents of the change say it would get more drivers on the road at a time when the industry struggles to fill roles.
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In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose
Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.
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Reskilling the workforce in the age of automation
Digital technologies are transforming operations, changing the daily duties of nearly every employee.
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Package growth not enough as USPS posts $2B losses
The U.S. Postal Service's financial instability and failure to meet service goals raises concerns for shippers and 3PLs that often rely on USPS for last-mile deliveries.
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US formally begins process for tariffs on $300B
The list includes raw materials and finished goods across dozens of industries, touching nearly every U.S. business — and in turn, every consumer.
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Warehouse employment highly concentrated in urban areas
There are tens of thousands of open jobs in the logistics sector, but a look at the latest county-level data shows many warehouse jobs are highly concentrated in urban areas.
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As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains
Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without "teething problems" as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.
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CMA CGM, others join Digital Container Shipping Association bringing carrier count to 9
To be effective, the effort to create digital standards for the ocean shipping industry requires buy-in from as many carriers as possible.
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PVH reveals expansive sustainability goals
The fashion conglomerate, which operates brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, introduced a plan with 15 targets for increased transparency including reducing carbon emissions, landfill waste and eradicating single-use plastics.
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Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up
The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.
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CN acquires intermodal division of Alberta-based trucking firm
The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.
