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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 Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Dollar General names exec to oversee distribution center strategy
Kevin Pinchon, a former supply chain leader at HD Supply, joins other recent executive hires made by the retailer.
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FMC halts HMM, ONE, Yang Ming alliance
The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking more details on the proposed Premier Alliance for a complete analysis of any competitive impacts.
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Biden unveils fresh China tariff hikes
The duties will target critical solar energy inputs, including wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products, beginning Jan. 1.
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USPS softens service targets as DeJoy takes heat from Congress
The agency lowered its on-time delivery goals for fiscal year 2025 to 80% for some Postal Service offerings, igniting further criticism from lawmakers.
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Smithfield to sell 150K hogs, re-establishing independent supplier
The deal allows Murphy Family Ventures to become an independent producer again while reducing Smithfield's livestock footprint.
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Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses
The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.
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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 Dec. 12, 2024 -
Chewy peak season aided by automation
The pet e-tailer’s automated fulfillment centers improved productivity during its highest order period.
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Canada Post strike: What shippers should know
The work stoppage is sparking shipping delays and capacity challenges at other carriers, disrupting the flow of holiday packages.
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La-Z-Boy ‘positioned relatively well’ ahead of China tariffs
But proposed tariffs on Mexico could have a larger impact on the furniture retailer's supply chain.
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Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US
The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.
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S&S Activewear deploys over 200 distribution center robots
The autonomous picking solutions aim to increase production output at two facilities in Nevada and Pennsylvania.
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Utz Brands opens Pennsylvania logistics hub
The 650,000-square-foot facility is able to handle more than 1 billion pounds of product annually, the company estimates.
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Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery
The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to schedule a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.
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Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs
Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.
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Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal
The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.
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Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline
The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.
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FedEx plans North Carolina layoffs in Network 2.0 rollout
The delivery giant is closing one ship center and trimming its workforce at another, impacting 341 employees.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to dust off tariff playbook from first Trump presidency
The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.
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How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch
Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.