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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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Tariff uncertainty sparks manufacturing anxiety, especially among small firms
Shifting foreign suppliers could become more difficult as the Trump administration continues to enact new widespread tariff policies.
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Metal tariffs make American manufacturing less competitive, can makers say
The present tariffs situation “opens the door for cheaper canned foods to flood the U.S. market from China and other foreign competitors,” the Can Manufacturers Institute said. U.S. trade groups are calling for exemptions.
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Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market
The company could upend the industry sector just by handling its own shipments.
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Macy’s to open North Carolina distribution center
The facility, slated to open in this year, will provide additional supply chain efficiencies at a lower cost, executives say.
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AI, automation enrich Kraft Heinz’s supply chain
The food product maker aims to enhance procurement processes and boost productivity as part of a larger transformation journey.
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What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs
CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.
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UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom
The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.
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USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs
The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.
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Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs
Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.
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How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future
Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.
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NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool
The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.
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Trump tariffsTrump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, champagne
The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.
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Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada pulling stock worse than tariffs
Brown-Forman's CEO worries the response to U.S. duties by retailers could spread to Europe.
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Canada to impose 25% reciprocal tariffs following US steel, aluminum duties
The measure, which takes effect Thursday, covers nearly $30 billion in imports from the U.S., including computers and sports equipment.
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Alternative delivery providers ramp up service coverage
Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.
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Deep DiveWhat privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage
As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.
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EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs
The European Commission is letting previously suspended duties return for various products and planning for additional countermeasures by mid-April.
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Trump wants to end the ‘horrible, horrible’ CHIPS Act. It’s not that simple.
Defunding the law would require an act of Congress, which one expert says would be unlikely to pass.
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Trump tariffsTrump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike
A 25% tariff increase on the metal imports will still go into effect Wednesday, but that rate won't double after Ontario backed off from imposing retaliatory energy tariffs.
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5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain
Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.
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The Home Depot grows its flatbed distribution network
The company has three FDCs under construction with more in the pipeline, Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell said during its earnings call.
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How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game
The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.
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Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast
A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.
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CMA CGM to invest $20B in US operations
The company will use the money to expand its U.S. flag fleet and logistics capacity at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing for maritime expansion.
