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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. 22, 2024 -
DHL Supply Chain experiments with GenAI
The logistics provider is seeking better data management so it can deliver more tailored service to customers.
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4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.
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Steve Madden to slash China sourcing as tariff concerns escalate
The fashion brand is among several companies looking to limit their exposure to President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariff hikes.
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Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know
Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.
Updated Nov. 11, 2024 -
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.
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Better Trucks expands delivery coverage into New England
A partnership with Optima Overnight will allow the last-mile carrier to access Boston and other northeast markets.
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CSX debuts double-stack rail service at the Port of Baltimore
The rail operator opened a northern route while it expects to complete the long-awaited expansion of a 1.7-mile tunnel by the end of next year.
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ONE adds Jaxport to Asia-East Coast service
The weekly route will connect Jacksonville, Florida, with five ports in Asia, shipping retail products, electronics, food and beverages.
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UNFI improperly discounts payments to suppliers, lawsuit claims
The grocery wholesaler delays paying food companies for their goods and factors in “prompt-payment discounts” when it pays invoices late, per a class action suit.
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Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.
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Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city
Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.
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Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution
The U.S.-based electric vehicle maker’s agreement shores up its domestic supply chain.
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‘Not just the beef’: How Chipotle’s supply chain helped bring back smoked brisket
The return of the popular menu item required what CEO Scott Boatwright called “a huge cross-muscle effort.”
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Hershey invests $500M to improve cocoa farming struggles
The confectionery giant is working with cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to help improve sustainability for growers and the environment.
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How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints
As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.
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Freight shipments drop 21% in soft trucking market: US Bank
Q3 performance signals continued challenges regarding volume and shipper spending, according to the bank.
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CSX expects Hurricane Helene recovery to last into 2025
The railroad is rebuilding miles of track damaged by the tropical storm, with efforts focused on its Blue Ridge subdivision.
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Air cargo demand remains on course for double-digit growth in 2024
October volumes were up 11% year over year despite disruptions like the dockworker strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
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Supply chain leaders react to Donald Trump’s win
Some industry groups fear expanded tariffs under a second Trump presidency, while others foresee benefits for manufacturing and trucking.
Updated Nov. 7, 2024 -
4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
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FedEx rolls out rate discounts through Pitney Bowes, Auctane platforms
The new agreements advance FedEx's efforts to draw in more volume from small businesses.
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True Value preps for Oregon warehouse closure amid bankruptcy
The hardware retailer could begin closing the regional distribution center on Dec. 7, with the shutdown impacting 98 employees.
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Why a new FedEx facility uses automation but not robotics
Secondary 25, housed in the Memphis World Hub, still needs employees to help move bulky packages as technological improvements boost throughput.
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Tariff hikes could be coming. Stanley Black & Decker says it’s ready.
The toolmaker has been formulating a mitigation strategy since the spring, with the company planning to shift production away from China.