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Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers
"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.
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Chemical suppliers take hits from both sides of the trade war
Chemicals produced in the U.S. suffer from higher cost of materials imported from China and the shrinking Chinese export market due to retaliatory tariffs.
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Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list
Experts say technology companies are likely to pass these costs along to the consumer. One analysis said tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone by as much as 14%.
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Tranche 4 shakes up apparel and footwear supply chains after escaping earlier tariffs
China is currently the United States’ largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports in 2017 according to the World Bank.
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Macy's: Tariff tranche 4 is 'the big one'
The retailer has worked for years to move production of private label goods out of China, but the country remains "an important piece of our overall mix," CEO Jeff Gennette said
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Maersk doubles down on logistics with integration of Inland Services
The restructuring of the APM Terminals division offers Maersk greater connections between sea and land, beyond the port of call.
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FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot
Proponents of the change say it would get more drivers on the road at a time when the industry struggles to fill roles.
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In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose
Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.
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Reskilling the workforce in the age of automation
Digital technologies are transforming operations, changing the daily duties of nearly every employee.
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Package growth not enough as USPS posts $2B losses
The U.S. Postal Service's financial instability and failure to meet service goals raises concerns for shippers and 3PLs that often rely on USPS for last-mile deliveries.
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US formally begins process for tariffs on $300B
The list includes raw materials and finished goods across dozens of industries, touching nearly every U.S. business — and in turn, every consumer.
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Warehouse employment highly concentrated in urban areas
There are tens of thousands of open jobs in the logistics sector, but a look at the latest county-level data shows many warehouse jobs are highly concentrated in urban areas.
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As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains
Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without "teething problems" as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.
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CMA CGM, others join Digital Container Shipping Association bringing carrier count to 9
To be effective, the effort to create digital standards for the ocean shipping industry requires buy-in from as many carriers as possible.
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PVH reveals expansive sustainability goals
The fashion conglomerate, which operates brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, introduced a plan with 15 targets for increased transparency including reducing carbon emissions, landfill waste and eradicating single-use plastics.
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Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up
The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.
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CN acquires intermodal division of Alberta-based trucking firm
The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.
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Starbucks secures $1B sustainability bond
The coffee chain's third and largest sustainability fund will support its efforts to ethically source coffee as well as build 10,000 green stores globally by 2025.
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Trade war escalates: China, US to raise tariffs
Implementing tariffs on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods would affect nearly every industry that imports anything from China, from a small component to a finished product.
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Report: Amazon's new packing robots to replace workers
An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the capability to Reuters, stating the technology is intended to increase safety, speed up delivery times and add efficiency across its network.
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Top waste companies hurting for drivers amid immigration uncertainty
Waste Management CEO Jim Fish's comments on federal inaction turned heads at WasteExpo. Republic Services, Waste Connections and WCA Waste also offered insight into the challenges they face.
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Air cargo shows slight growth for 1st time in 4 months
Global indicators paint a bleak picture for air cargo demand, and the International Air Transport Association said "growth is likely to remain subdued" in the near future.
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JD.com logistics revenue nearly doubled in Q1
Technological improvements have allowed the carrier to handle more orders, executives said on a first-quarter earnings call.
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Amazon expands Delivery Service Partners to current employees
This comes as the e-retail giant has promised the rollout of one-day delivery for its Prime members, which it has said will require changes to middle- and last-mile transportation.
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Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs
Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments.
