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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 United States.
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USPS proposes peak season rate hikes amid drop in package demand
The temporary price increases “frankly seem pretty reasonable compared to what FedEx has proposed,” one consultant said.
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Quiet Platforms launches delivery network with 40-plus carriers on tap
American Eagle's logistics arm is vying for growth with new delivery agreements and warehouse investments.
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ColumnPatent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
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Biden signs bill to bolster US semiconductor production
Semiconductor companies are already making plans to expand manufacturing.
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Ahold Delhaize’s US logistics arm names Dollar General vet as head of distribution and transportation
Sanja Krajnovic, who previously oversaw more than half of the dollar retailer’s stores, will lead strategy and oversee 19 facilities at ADUSA.
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FedEx looks to boost automated parcel sortation with robotics deal
Eight facilities already have Berkshire Grey technology, but FedEx is eyeing greater expansion.
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Supply chain exec joins Tupperware as company pursues turnaround
Jim Van Ingen will lead the company's manufacturing, procurement and distribution teams to reduce costs.
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Clorox seeks ‘simpler and faster’ operating model to boost savings
Executives are targeting up to $100M in savings, though the initial transition will incur millions of dollars in costs.
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OpinionUS supply chains need visibility and resiliency. Congress still hasn’t acted.
The baby formula shortage should have been reason enough to advance policy. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.
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Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems
The deal comes with technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand.
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FedEx peak season surcharges target large shippers’ volume surges
The added fees in 2022 create further strain on customers who have weathered high fuel surcharges and tight capacity.
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Lawmakers seek to ban railroads from raising rates during service emergencies
A bill introduced to address rail service declines would also require carriers to include delivery service standards in contracts.
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Ashley Furniture opens first distribution center in the Pacific Northwest
The furniture retailer's 700,000-square-foot facility in Spanaway, Washington, will support e-commerce growth.
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Walmart cuts corporate roles as it focuses on supply chain
The retail giant eliminated more than 200 positions to invest further in areas including technology and e-commerce.
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Air cargo carrier for UPS expands operations in bid for autonomous flight
Xwing says data collected on piloted flights will allow it to accelerate the certification process for its "Superpilot" aviation software.
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FMC proposes carrier data collection plan in compliance with OSRA
The initiative would require carriers to provide import and export data, including tonnage and TEUs, on a monthly basis.
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FedEx Ground contractors form allianceLeader of FedEx Ground contractor alliance slams CEO’s ‘tone-deaf’ response
The contractor group has also formed an association to voice concerns and, if necessary, "participate in legal challenges against FedEx Ground.”
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Dick’s Sporting Goods offers accelerated payments to boost supplier diversity
Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its partnership with platform C2FO to provide more working capital opportunities for businesses.
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GM secures 3 more supply agreements to boost EV production
The automaker’s sourcing agreements were announced as the industry scrambles to secure battery materials amid tight supply.
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Deep DiveSmall candy makers rethink operations as supply chain issues bite
Sweets manufacturers are doing away with long-time traditions to weather labor shortages, high costs and unreliable ingredient deliveries.
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As e-commerce demand slows, Shopify bets big on fulfillment
The acquisition of Deliverr and a pilot with Flexport demonstrates how the company is leaning into what its CEO calls “the vertical integration of logistics.”
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Port Authority of New York, New Jersey plans dwell fee to cull empties
Ocean carriers will be subject to a fee beginning Sept. 1 as the port looks to better handle record import volumes.
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Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs
Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.
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Port of Oakland sues AB5 protesters with aim of stopping future disruptions
The port asked a California court to issue a temporary restraining order restricting truckers' ability to block traffic or gate access.
