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Trump tariffsTrump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions
President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.
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Sponsored by Werner Enterprises, Inc.Strategic intermodal integration: Efficiency, visibility and the new length-of-haul
With fuel volatility and tightening capacity, intermodal is key for resilient, modern supply chains.
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From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains
Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy supply chain management.
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FedEx One Rate prices to jump in April
Increases vary based on shipping characteristics but generally hover around 7%, although some package types will be hit harder, one expert said.
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FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US
The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.
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Norfolk Southern focuses on freight growth in latest partnership
Jaguar Transport Holdings will assume local switching operations for the rail giant at a Georgia facility that supports shippers reliant on truck-to-rail services.
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CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns
The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.
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Georgia Ports Authority to open inland port, targeting manufacturers
The port aims to serve 330 Georgia producers in industries like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products.
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Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries
MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.
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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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FedEx, pilots union reach tentative contract agreement
The deal, which would raise pilots’ hourly wages by nearly 40%, is the second tentative pact between the two parties during a multiyear negotiations process.
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Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt
The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.
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Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war
The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.
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Deep DiveTariff refund process still unclear for many companies
While some have filed lawsuits and administrative claims, others are waiting for more certainty, experts said.
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Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities
Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.
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How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments
Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.
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Trump tariffsTrump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran
The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump's power to issue broad levies.
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Transpacific ocean rates rise, demand softens
The increases are not drastically altering market dynamics, although ocean shipping faces uncertainty amid the Iran war.
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Amazon Freight increases dry van trailer count to 80K
The company said growing its capacity by 10,000 units provides flexibility during peak seasons and faster response times for urgent shipments.
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USPS to shift some volume as it installs new sortation equipment
The Postal Service will temporarily send affected packages to alternate locations amid a push to modernize its infrastructure.
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Iran war sways air cargo contract negotiations
The rising cost of jet fuel pushed rates from Northeast and Southeast Asia to North America up by mid to high double digits, Xeneta reported.
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Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.
The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.
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Walmart to close Illinois fulfillment center
Operations at the Matteson facility will be relocated to other NextGen facilities in Walmart’s fulfillment network, impacting 111 employees.
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Postal Service, Amazon reach scaled-back delivery deal
The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.
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How UPS is using AI, from shipper pricing to customs clearance
As the carrier embraces AI and data analytics across its operations, it's training employees on how to better wield new technologies, a UPS executive said.
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UPS sets limits on driver buyouts in deal with Teamsters union
The carrier has agreed to cap the number of buyout payments to 7,500 drivers under a program it says has received "strong interest across the country."
