The Latest

  • President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Andrew Harnik via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Trump tariffs

    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions

    President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.

    Updated Sept. 9, 2026
  • Delivery men unloading deliveries from a truck
    Image attribution tooltip

    iStock/ gorodenkoff

    Image attribution tooltip
    Sponsored by GS1 US

    Why supply chain visibility works best when data is shared

    See how shared product data can close supply chain visibility gaps.

  • An AutoZone sign against a blue sky
    Image attribution tooltip
    Bruce Bennett via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    AutoZone hones in on domestic distribution network

    The auto parts retailer opened 16 mega hubs this quarter and 39 this year in total as it advances its inventory replenishment strategy.

  • The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx ship center on February 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Mario Tama via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US

    The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.

    Updated Aug. 27, 2026
  • Kodiak Ikea truck
    Image attribution tooltip

    Provided by Kodiak AI 

    Image attribution tooltip

    Ikea freight to be hauled by driverless Kodiak trucks

    The unsupervised long-haul service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston looks to launch by the end of 2026.

  • Colorful shipping containers stacked onboard an ocean vessel at a water port.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Mario Tama via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Manufacturing expands in September, but uncertainty weighs on sentiment

    Although the sector remained in expansion, "not being able to rely on a steady economic policy" is worrying manufacturers, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

  • Towers seen outside a chemical plant.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Oxea
    Image attribution tooltip

    Chemical manufacturer selects Uber Freight to manage global logistics

    Oxea’s logistics operations will run under a single network spanning across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.

  • Inside a fulfillment warehouse.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Maersk
    Image attribution tooltip

    Not just ocean: How Maersk grew its US logistics capabilities

    The carrier operates a robust ground freight network while its e-commerce arm integrates with its contract logistics and air freight services.

  • Walmart and Knapp-branded storage systems with wheels are in a warehouse.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of REDI Cincinnati
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart to build Ohio fulfillment center for oversized goods

    The $300 million investment near Cincinnati will specialize in handling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions and furniture.

  • Rail dash
    Image attribution tooltip

    Submitted photo

    Image attribution tooltip

    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. 2, 2026
  • Demand For Rail Shipping Grows As Price Of Diesel Drives Trucking Industry Costs Up
    Image attribution tooltip
    Scott Olson / Staff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Beyond tariffs, a storm of pressures is hampering SMB supply chains

    With several variables shifting at once, this has turned out to be a year of chaos for inventory planning.

  • A U.S. Postal Service worker moves a cart of Amazon boxes behind a vehicle on the street.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    USPS, Amazon partner on same-day delivery pilot

    Through the program, Amazon orders placed later in the day would be eligible for same-day service via the Postal Service, a company spokesperson said.

  • Amazon trucks
    Image attribution tooltip

    Obtained from Amazon Freight 

    Image attribution tooltip

    Amazon rolls out new capabilities for bulky package shippers

    The company unveiled upgrades for large item deliveries such as pre-negotiated LTL rates and regional delivery pricing during Accelerate 2026.

  • A person seen carrying a white bag with an H&M logo on it.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Joe Raedle via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Deep Dive

    Sustainable fast fashion: paradox or possibility?

    Fast fashion brands like H&M, Zara and Shein are loud about their sustainability goals and achievements. But their business models pose an inherent contradiction, experts say.

  • Person takes Snickers Bar from supermarket shelf.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Ian Waldie via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Mars hikes sustainably sourced cocoa but falls short of 2025 100% goal

    The candy and pet care maker’s suppliers sourced 98% of cocoa through a responsible sourcing program in 2025.

  • A Ross Dress for Less Storefront is shown at night, while customers walk towards it in the parking lot.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Photo by David McNew/Getty Images via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Ross plans 1.75M-square-foot distribution center in California

    The $500 million investment, which is set to break ground in 2027, is the retailer’s 10th distribution center.

  • A Nordstrom Rack store in Seattle, across the street from the flagship Nordstrom store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Supply Chain Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Nordstrom eyes weekend delivery, faster shipping

    The retailer, which is looking to offer seven-day-a-week delivery, recently piloted a same-day option in Los Angeles, an executive said at Parcel Forum '26.

  • Boxes of Crest toothpaste owned by the Procter & Gamble sit on a store shelf.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Joe Raedle via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    3 CPGs discuss automation, sourcing and logistics risks

    At a Barclays conference this month, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark flagged rising material and freight costs, while Procter & Gamble gave a Supply Chain 3.0 update.

  • Workers operate Amazon's robotics manufacturing line in Massachusetts.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Amazon
    Image attribution tooltip

    Amazon, US Steel, Pirelli and others make facility investments

    Additionally, Eli Lilly broke ground on its Houston facility, and auto parts suppliers Hansae and Toyotetsu announced U.S. expansions. Meanwhile, Amy’s Kitchen and others are shuttering facilities.

  • Electrolux sign
    Image attribution tooltip
    Scott Olson via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Electrolux appoints chief procurement officer

    Daniele Rossi will lead sourcing with a focus on working with direct-material suppliers to co-develop sustainable products, the home appliance manufacturer said.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with President of China Xi Jinping.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Win McNamee via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    US-China trade board carves path for tariff relief on $60B of goods

    The board has proposed lower tariffs on U.S.-bound household goods and toys, but the White House did not specify reduction amounts or an implementation date.

  • Colorful shipping containers stacked onboard an ocean vessel at a water port.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Mario Tama via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Trade groups urge USTR to extend pause on China-linked ship fees

    The National Retail Federation and others said a continued halt to fees would help ease uncertainty as stakeholders face elevated transportation costs.

  • An XPO semi-truck with trailers in the background at a site.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sundry Photography via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Shipment fluctuations vary across LTL carriers in mid-Q3 updates

    Saia and XPO both reported increases in volume for August, while other carriers reported decreases.

  • A person picks up and inspects a package from a pile on a conveyor belt.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Joe Raedle via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    USPS warns of Indianapolis, Louisville delays due to facility upgrades

    The agency said the installation of new sorting equipment could temporarily disrupt package flows but benefit its peak season operations.

  • A freight train travels through the Port of Mobile.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by APM Terminals
    Image attribution tooltip

    Shippers are exploring port-to-inland transit to de-risk supply chains

    Inland routes offer a stable alternative to heavily utilized routes, APM Terminals Mobile managing director Brian Harold told Supply Chain Dive.

  • Cheerios boxes on a store shelf
    Image attribution tooltip
    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    6 food manufacturers talk supply chain tactics

    General Mills, Nestlé and more discussed how they are cutting operational costs, navigating uneven freight rates and sharpening demand forecasting at a Barclays conference.