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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.

  Updated Aug. 5, 2022

  Regulation

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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.”

  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.

  Freight

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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.

  Freight

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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.

  Freight

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  Peloton outsources manufacturing in bid to simplify supply chain

  The operational pivot comes months after the exercise bike maker laid off roughly 20% of its corporate workforce.

  Operations

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  Better buys: How CIO leadership impacts the enterprise IT procurement process

  Faster, leader-driven decisions on tech purchases correlate with happy tech customers, Gartner research shows. With budgets tightening, CIOs can make this happen.

  Procurement

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  Ford expands battery sourcing pool as supply concerns mount

  The automaker is diversifying the mineral mix for batteries used in electric vehicles as it looks to ramp up production.

  Procurement

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  UPS pilot program aims to deliver more packages in fewer stops

  The initiative involves holding an order virtually until it can match another shipment going to the same address.

  Logistics

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  Ships avoided Oakland in response to trucker protests: report

  The Maersk Altair, for example, waited for three days off the Oakland coast before diverting to Long Beach.

  Freight

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  Amazon launches same-day delivery for Pac-Sun, GNC and other retailers

  The service partnership with other brands shows the e-commerce giant’s focus is increasingly on services for third parties.

  Operations

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  Amazon slows network expansion in response to cooling customer demand

  The e-commerce giant estimates 40% of its capital investments this year will go toward warehouses and transportation capacity, down from 55% in 2021.

  Logistics

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  Stanley Black & Decker to slash SKUs, footprint in $1.5B savings plan

  The toolmaker is working to slash inventory and generate cash flow in response to easing consumer demand.

  Operations

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  Fresh Del Monte doubles down on logistics services with 2 new deals

  The produce company is stepping further into a different industry: end-to-end supply chain services.

  Freight

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  PVH taps H&M veteran as new supply chain chief

  David Savman assumes the role as the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands revamp their model, tying inventory planning to demand.

  Operations

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  Pepsi Bottling Ventures plans $35M production expansion

  The North Carolina facility upgrade will help the beverage giant meet demand for Aquafina, Lipton Tea and Nature's Twist.

  Operations

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  LaserShip and OnTrac launch transcontinental delivery ahead of peak season

  The regional carriers' agreement to merge last year opened the door for an alternative to FedEx and UPS's cross-country parcel delivery capabilities.

  Logistics

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  House sends Biden $52B boost for US semiconductor production

  Businesses say the legislation will help address chip production constraints and strengthen supply chains against future disruption.

  Regulation

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  FedEx Ground contractors form alliance

  FedEx Ground warns contractors group negotiations a breach of contract

  The carrier is pushing back against a delivery provider alliance asking for higher per-stop pay.

  Logistics

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  A looming graphite shortage could snarl the EV battery supply chain

  Lithium constraints have dominated headlines, but experts say a lack of graphite could soon create supply headaches for automakers.

  Procurement

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  Flytrex drones can more than double their reach with FAA approval

  The company can now deliver restaurant and retail orders to 100,000 potential customers in North Carolina and Texas.

  Logistics

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  West Coast port labor talks

  Longshore workers, employers reach tentative deal on healthcare benefits

  While negotiations are still ongoing, the agreement is the first sign of progress since port workers' contract expired July 1. 

  Freight

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  Regulators propose two-person train crew minimum

  Railroads warn the proposal could exacerbate labor challenges that have stymied their ability to restore service. 

  Regulation

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  BNSF extends westbound shipping embargo into August

  The railroad plans to incrementally loosen the embargo due to recent velocity gains.

  Freight

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  Target to open 3 new sortation centers in 'stores-as-hubs' push

  New facilities in Chicago and Denver will help free up store space, batch orders and ease deliveries.

  Operations

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