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    US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

    The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

    Updated 2 hours ago
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    Sponsored by Werner Enterprises

    7 reasons carrier partnerships matter when shipping cross-border freight

    Discover 7 key reasons why the right carrier partnership is crucial for shipping cross-border freight.

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    Levi Strauss taps Maersk for fulfillment and logistics

    The logistics provider opened an omnichannel facility in Ohio to service Levi’s wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels.

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    McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices

    The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies.

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    GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity

    The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass Mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.

  • Export freight containers with Mexican produced goods are seen ready to be shipped to the U.S. in the Pantaco customs complex on June 7, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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    More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report

    Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.

  • 2013 Honda Accords coming off the assembly line at the Marysville Auto Plant Nov. 1, 2012, exactly 30 years after the first Accord was produced in the U.S. at the Marysville, Ohio plant on Nov. 1, 198
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    Honda supply chain woes had little impact on September sales

    While the disruptions from Hurricane Helene have subsided, retooling efforts for Ohio EV production are still hampering its manufacturing activity.

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    Deep Dive

    Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

    The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

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    Amazon deploying AI tech in delivery vans

    Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

  • President Joe Biden delivers a speech at a podium while Vice President Kamala Harris stands in the background.
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    Biden-Harris administration opens tariff exclusion process

    The exclusions come as some manufacturers scramble to find alternative suppliers outside China.

  • A line of Amazon delivery trucks leave an Amazon distribution facility on June 21, 2023 in Richmond, California.
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    Amazon Shipping joins EasyPost’s carrier roster

    The ground delivery service has grown its base of partners as it looks to attract more volume.

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    Global disruptions, e-commerce drive September air cargo volumes

    Extreme weather and labor unrest are putting shippers and forwarders to the test, making October a 'whole new ballgame,' said Xeneta’s Niall van de Wouw.

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    Drought shrivels cotton, delays wheat planting in US Plains

    At least 44% of winter wheat production is currently affected by the dry conditions, per the Department of Agriculture.

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    Dick’s Sporting Goods bolsters production, sourcing tech

    The sports retailer aims to increase supplier engagement and reliability as well as monitor production processes through Inspectorio’s AI-powered platform.

  • A United States Postal Service (USPS) carrier makes his rounds on August 05, 2020 in New York City.
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    USPS looks to end dual shipping labels

    The agency submitted a proposal to eliminate the practice as it transforms its relationships with shipping partners like UPS and DHL.

  • Inside Save A Lot's micro-fulfilment center in Brooklyn.
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    Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn

    The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.

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    Ingbife
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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.

    Updated Oct. 17, 2024
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    Retrieved from Bassett Furniture on October 14, 2024
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    Bassett Furniture contends with Hurricane Helene, port strike disruptions

    One of the company’s distribution centers was offline following the storm, with shipments delayed up to two weeks. 

  • A FedEx worker unloads packages from his delivery truck on March 31, 2020 in D.C.
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    As FedEx and UPS surcharges grow, competitors see an opportunity

    Added fees from the delivery giants are clashing with heightened shipping discounts, but customers have options to limit the impact, experts say.

  • An Audi vehicle stands in front of a Ro/Ro vessel.
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    Volkswagen opens port facility in Texas

    Up to 140,000 vehicles for Volkswagen and its brands like Audi and Porsche will be processed annually at Port Freeport to support central and western U.S. dealers.

  • A person drives a forklift near rows of boxes that are stored on shelves in the interior of a warehouse.
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    Retrieved from Exxel Outdoors on October 14, 2024
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    Outdoor gear manufacturer shifts distribution operations to Mississippi

    Exxel Outdoors’ multimillion-dollar relocation project places its U.S. warehouse facility closer to its manufacturing plant in Haleyville, Alabama.

  • Exterior of Wegmans supermarket in Abingdon, Maryland
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    DoorDash expands grocery delivery partnerships

    The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it bolsters its delivery services beyond restaurants.

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    Retrieved from Wesco, Facebook on October 11, 2024
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    Wesco taps Relex to upgrade supply chain operations

    The Midwest convenience store chain plans to integrate the automation technology across 55 of its stores.

  • A pharmacy technician grabs a bottle of drugs off a shelve at the central pharmacy of Intermountain Heathcare.
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    FDA outlines new Drug Supply Chain Security Act exemptions

    Several groups have been granted additional time to comply with the more than 10-year-old legislation. 

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    H&M to cease sourcing new down fibers

    The fast fashion company said it will only procure feathers from post-consumer recycled sources.

  • Trucks and passenger vehicles cross a bridge under metal trusses.
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    Trucking contract rates rise ahead of peak season

    A key measure made some recent gains as carriers seek to ward off further declines.