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TrackerUS 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 Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Standvast4 reasons why all companies need real-time inventory visibility
Real-time inventory visibility is no longer a luxury. It’s a necessity.
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DHL Supply Chain cuts headcount in Wisconsin
The plant closure, slated for next year, will impact more than 30 employees.
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Automotive supply chains can benefit from sourcing alliances. Here’s why.
Collaborations can lower procurement costs and drive operational change, but experts say aligning objectives and cost structures are key to success.
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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 Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Pitney Bowes launches e-commerce shipping platform
In a crowded field, the company believes ShipAccel's ability to easily evolve as a user's business grows is a competitive differentiator.
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Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know
As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.
Updated Oct. 10, 2024 -
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UPS prepares 5.9% rate increase starting at peak season’s end
The delivery price hike, which takes effect Dec. 23, is among several tweaks the carrier is planning over the next few months.
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ILA-USMX port labor talksILA’s outstanding issues center on automation, experts say
Jurisdiction, healthcare and container royalty are also pending further negotiations, the union’s President Harold Daggett said in a Friday letter.
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California passes Responsible Textile Recovery Act
SB 707 makes apparel producers responsible for the recycle, reuse and collection of their products.
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Hormel taps co-packer partnerships to aid disrupted plant
Production at a Planters facility in Virginia was impacted by a food safety issue found in April.
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Port strike leaves lingering logistics effects, analysts say
Returning to normal operations may take as long as a month, DHL Global Forwarding said.
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URBN prioritizes Nuuly’s growth with logistics investments
The retailer plans to add more automation to its Missouri fulfillment center to accelerate the rental brand’s order processing.
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LGBTQ+ adults would consider leaving employers that cut DEI, Human Rights Campaign says
HR teams must “return to the drawing board” on how they present the business case for DEI programs, one consultant told HR Dive.
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Inside UPS’ push to double its healthcare logistics business
Acquisitions and organic growth will help the company reach the challenging goal by 2026, VP Daniel Gagnon told Supply Chain Dive.
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Dollar Tree advances rotacart delivery initiative
The discount retailer is now using the technology to service 600 stores from its distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas.
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Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage
The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks.
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DCH Health System adds new supply chain VP
Rachel Anderson joined the Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based medical center company from another healthcare provider within the state.
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Walmart automates supply chain facilities in Arizona, Arkansas
The retail giant is equipping the regional distribution centers with technology in a bid to double productivity.
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Flexport cuts 2% of staff in latest round of layoffs
The reorganization was “a natural next step” for the logistics provider after the acquisition of Shopify Logistics, a spokesperson said.
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Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again
For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its fulfillment and transportation operations during its busiest quarter.
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Port of New York and New Jersey reopen following ILA strike
The port resumed discharging cargo Friday night, with two terminals opening during the weekend for trucking activity.
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ILA-USMX port labor talksILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
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Hurricane Helene: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service still disrupted
Parcel carriers continued to report delivery delays a week after the storm made landfall.
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ILA-USMX deal praised by Biden, industry leaders
The two sides agreed to a three-month extension of the current master contract, reopening ports and allowing cargo flow to resume.
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Giant Eagle slashing delivery wait times
The regional grocer is expanding its partnership with omnichannel platform Flybuy to reduce wait times for drivers.
