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TrackerRail labor negotiations: Tracking the path to ratification
A strike or lockout could now occur as soon as Dec. 9 after the signalman's union agreed to extend its cooling off period.
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More shortages and prices hikes forecasted for construction’s supply chain
Analysts and contractors break down prices and lead times for concrete, cement, steel, lumber, insulation, drywall and HVAC equipment in the coming year.
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Maersk, IBM to shut down blockchain joint venture TradeLens
The tool was intended to start a “digital revolution” for the supply chain. But it will reach the end of its life in Q1 2023 as it failed to achieve commercial viability.
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Did the pandemic really kill just-in-time? Experts weigh in.
As retailers struggle with inventory glut and overstocked warehouses, the lean operating model may need to make a comeback.
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Port Houston pauses container dwell fee
The postponement was due to delays from the port's external software developer.
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Rail labor negotiationsBiden calls on Congress to prevent rail shutdown
The president said he’s been advised that “there is no path to resolve the dispute at the bargaining table” before the Dec. 9 deadline.
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Foot Locker opens $40M Nevada distribution center for West Coast
The facility will serve more than 300 stores and cut shipping times in the region by more than 50%.
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FedEx and Cart.com launch data-sharing alliance for e-commerce fulfillment
The logistics giant gains a deeper look into pre-purchase behaviors, while the e-commerce platform gets access to post-purchase insights.
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LaserShip/OnTrac opens sort center near Philadelphia in time for peak season
The parcel carrier said the facility will effectively double its capacity in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Zinc-based storage manufacturer delays production to capitalize on federal tax credits
Eos Energy Enterprises is pushing this year's orders to 2023 to take advantage of energy storage benefits outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act, CEO Joe Mastrangelo said.
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Lufthansa Cargo adds route to slash delivery times for salmon shippers
The carrier’s newly added A321 freighters are helping the company provide customized supply chain solutions.
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Warehouse construction pipeline reaches record high as demand slows
An increase in construction comes as consumer trends shift.
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The ‘ship backup has ended’ at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports
Lower demand as a result of cargo shifting to the East Coast has helped clear the 25-month backlog.
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Ocean carriers plan to reduce capacity as demand falls
Maersk, Zim and Matson are rightsizing capacity across several trade lanes, including some Transpacific routes affected by cargo diversions.
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Party City lowers 2022 earnings outlook in face of rising supply chain costs
A move to ship Halloween inventory earlier, combined with the rising price of helium, led to an expensive quarter for the retailer.
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Macy’s establishes mini distribution centers at 35 stores
The conversions, totaling around 1 million square feet of space, give the retailer a closer delivery presence to customers.
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UPS initiative trims overtime hours as it recruits for peak season
Executives have highlighted the benefits of the Total Service Plan as the delivery giant pursues 100,000 holiday workers.
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GlobalFoundries appoints former Cisco exec as head of supply chain
The move comes as the chipmaker, in partnership with Qualcomm, will spend $4.2 billion to expand its New York facility.
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Lowe’s expands use of market delivery model for large products
The home improvement retailer has converted eight regions, covering more than half of its stores, to the new approach.
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Rail labor negotiationsPotential for rail shutdown rises as largest union rejects labor deal
An impasse over guaranteed sick leave is likely headed to a congressional showdown.
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FedEx Ground contractors form allianceFedEx Ground contractor group disbands, denounces calls for work stoppages
Spencer Patton launched the Trade Association for Logistics Professionals to help contractors collectively push for change. It fell apart months later.
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Schneider expects 2023 intermodal boost from move to Union Pacific
Executives say the partnership with the railroad will boost transcontinental service and give the trucking carrier more access to trains.
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J&J Snack Foods taps NFI for managed logistics
After facing higher fuel costs year-over-year, the food distributor expects “$2 million to $4 million of opportunity” by outsourcing its logistics management.
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USPS better equipped for 2022 holidays after past peak struggles
The Postal Service will be less reliant on “peak season heroics” this year, an agency representative said at a House subcommittee hearing.
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Pitney Bowes’ 2023 rates to increase 6.5% for its e-commerce services
The price hike is higher than last year's annual increase, but falls below upcoming increases at FedEx and UPS.
