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Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.
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Sponsored by Hermann Services5 keys for picking the perfect logistics partner
Ensure that your perfect logistics partner has the experience, capabilities and quality service you need.
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US, Japan ink trade deal around EV battery materials
The two countries agreed not to impose duties on minerals as well as to cooperate on labor rights and promoting circular production.
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FedEx slumps, Amazon slows and more takeaways from a top shipping index
New U.S. parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes outlines the extent of top carriers' volume declines, and what lies ahead for the sector.
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FDA expects COVID-related shortages to normalize this year
Shortages of home-use ventilators and clinical sample concentrators are expected to continue.
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KB Home says supply constraints caused more building delays
The homebuilding company faced shortages of transformers and electrical equipment in Q1, slowing construction schedules.
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New FDA policy would let manufacturers use salt substitutes
The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.
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San Pedro Bay ports receive $110M for training facility
The collaborative project will enable the ports to upskill their workforce to address changing needs in the logistics industry.
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Walmart lays off hundreds of workers at e-commerce facilities
The retail giant has expanded its infrastructure in recent years to keep up with Amazon, but online sales growth has slowed in recent months.
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Business groups plea for a labor deal at West Coast ports
Dozens of industry associations wrote to President Biden to push for progress in talks that would restore shipping certainty.
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DHL, FedEx and USPS among top brands impersonated in phishing scams
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare's rankings underscore how the daily presence of logistics businesses in consumers' lives makes them a prime target for phishing scams.
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With drug shortages on the rise, pharma supply chains pose security risk: report
Geographic concentration and a lack of visibility into sourcing could jeopardize key pharmaceuticals, according to a U.S. Senate committee.
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At Home cuts prices as supply chain costs ease
The retailer raised prices last year when expenses grew by $300 million.
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Amazon aims to reduce grouped delivery issues
The Risk Aware Delivery initiative uses data to prevent packages at higher risk for delivery errors from being part of a grouped stop.
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Foot Locker builds out inventory visibility as it chases digital-savvy peers
The retailer is raising capital spending by 50% as it aims to sync stock across its stores by 2024.
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China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report
A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.
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Battery component supplier Entek to launch plant, operations in Indiana
The site will produce enough battery separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs a year by 2027.
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Walmart’s Spark Driver platform ramps up delivery coverage
The crowdsourced delivery provider now serves 15,000 pickup points and can reach 84% of U.S. households.
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L’Oréal takes a step toward more sustainable ingredients with investment in Geno-led venture
The beauty giant joins Unilever as a founding investor in the venture, which aims to develop alternatives to frequently used ingredients.
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Manna to commence US last-mile drone delivery trial
The company aims to serve more than 10,000 residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by teaming up with real estate developer Hillwood.
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Skechers CFO expects lower 2023 shipping pricing
The footwear brand is also prioritizing inventory management after seeing $90 million in excess warehousing and distribution costs.
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A lunch break dispute at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports shows the risks of long contract talks
The dispute highlights how operating without a contract leaves West Coast ports exposed to local labor disagreements, even if union leadership and port employers have pledged to avoid wide-scale disruption.
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Amazon launches 2-hour delivery from select Rite Aid stores
The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey and Burbank, California areas.
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FedEx makes further cuts to Express unit
The carrier is phasing out its MD-11 aircraft as it looks to modernize its fleet and slash costs.
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Railroads were trying to remake their image. Then a train derailed in Ohio.
Carriers are swept up in another political firestorm with the prospect of more regulatory oversight. What does it mean for the industry’s future?
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Chick-fil-A plans distribution center in Kansas City
The facility, owned by the restaurant chain’s distribution subsidiary, will be its fifth U.S. location.
