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  • President Donald Trump addresses the press at the White House on Jan. 21, 2025.
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    Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

    The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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    US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

    The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

    Updated Jan. 22, 2025
  • Returned items being prepared for an outbound shipment at a Happy Returns hub.
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    How retailers are responding to a wave of returns

    Companies face a multifaceted balancing act of controlling costs, stopping fraud and maintaining engagement and flexibility for customers.

  • Workers unload flowers from a plane before being sent for inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists for foreign pests or diseases in the Avianca Cargo Warehouse at Miami International Airport on February 08, 2022 in Miami, Florida.
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    CBP’s proposed rule nixes de minimis treatment for array of imports

    If implemented, goods subject to 201, 232 and 301 tariffs would no longer be able to claim the exemption and avoid duties.

  • President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.
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    Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs

    Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.

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    Walmart invests in automation as it sells robotics arm

    The retail giant will fund the buildout of more than 400 accelerated pickup and delivery centers as part of its agreement with Symbotic.

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    How to handle your H-1B visa skilled workers under next Trump term

    Employers should involve their legal staff more deeply as H-1Bs become trickier and more expensive to navigate, an immigration lawyer says.

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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.

    Updated Jan. 22, 2025
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    2025 air cargo market poised for growth

    December volumes were up 11% year over year, with global spot rates resting at $2.99 per kilogram.

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    How auto suppliers can prepare for tariffs against Canada and Mexico

    Companies must analyze their supply chains and develop company-specific plans as expenses and impacts could vary significantly, experts say.

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    Hapag-Lloyd procurement team enlists digital tool for supplier visibility

    The ocean carrier used Craft's supply chain intelligence platform to help navigate last fall's East and Gulf Coast port strike.

  • A FedEx Freight driver stands on the liftgate of his trailer in San Francisco, California, on June 25, 2019.
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    FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff

    Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.

  • A dawn image of a McDonald's drive-thru. At the foreground is an exit sign and there is a car in the background waiting in line.
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    McDonald’s abandons commitment to DEI in supply chain

    The fast food giant said it will shift to conducting “more integrated discussions” with suppliers about inclusion.

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    Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery

    Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour.

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    DHL Supply Chain preps reverse logistics expansion via acquisition

    Purchasing Inmar Supply Chain Solutions nets the company 14 return centers and about 800 new associates.

  • UPS package handlers move shipments from a conveyor belt into package cars at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS rolls out temporary facility closures amid network overhaul

    The provisional shutdowns are resulting in layoffs across several states, but the carrier said it plans to reopen the sites in 2026.

  • Aerial view of oranges being harvested in Florida
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    Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business

    The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes reducing production by 73%.

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    Parcel carrier Veho introduces Premium Economy service

    The new delivery offering aims to compete with the U.S. Postal Service as the agency hikes rates on lightweight packages.

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    Goodyear hires SVP of global manufacturing, supply chain

    Don Metzelaar will lead the tire maker’s global operations group after the company decoupled the unit from its technology team.

  • Shipping containers sit stacked in the Port of Newark.
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    Shippers face short-term challenges after ILA, USMX’s ‘last minute’ deal

    Contingency planning ahead of last week's agreement will complicate supply chain efficiencies temporarily.

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    BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source

    The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.

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    Albertsons to ramp up automation at distribution centers

    The grocery retailer expects technological upgrades to help it better manage inventory and lower costs.

  • The CMA CGM Argentina container ship arrives at PortMiami.
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    Deep Dive

    2025’s logistics risks include tariffs, labor strife

    Potential disruptions could pressure costs and reliability across transport modes. Here's what supply chain experts are watching this year.

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    De minimis: US CBP eyes new requirements for some imports

    The rule change proposal is the first of two the agency plans to announce to reform the low-cost goods entry process.

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    Hydro Flask maker builds inventory, bracing for tariff impact

    Helen of Troy is continuing to pursue diversified sourcing despite uncertainty around U.S. trade policies.