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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 Oct. 8, 2024
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    4 reasons why all companies need real-time inventory visibility

    Real-time inventory visibility is no longer a luxury. It’s a necessity.

  • DHL Supply Chain plans to hire 12,000 seasonal warehouse associates to help handle the traditional peak holiday season.
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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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    Courtesy of Shinhwa Auto USA Corp.

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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.

  • 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 talks

    ILA’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.

  • Two tractor-trailers are shown arriving at the Port of Newark on Oct. 4, 2024.
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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.

  • Adam Dentinger, a UPS delivery driver, unloads a shipment of Janssen COVID-19 vaccines and ancillary kits at Louisville Metro Health and Wellness headquarters on March 4, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky
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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.

    Updated Oct. 7, 2024
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    ILA 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.

    Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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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.