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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 Dec. 10, 2024
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    Sponsored by Iron Mountain

    Preparing the modern warehouse for modern weather

    Whatever Mother Nature sends our way, we're prepared.

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    Dollar General names exec to oversee distribution center strategy

    Kevin Pinchon, a former supply chain leader at HD Supply, joins other recent executive hires made by the retailer.

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    FMC halts HMM, ONE, Yang Ming alliance

    The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking more details on the proposed Premier Alliance for a complete analysis of any competitive impacts.

  • President Joe Biden speaks at the White House on Dec. 8, 2024.
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    Biden unveils fresh China tariff hikes

    The duties will target critical solar energy inputs, including wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products, beginning Jan. 1.

  • U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy raises his right hand.
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    USPS softens service targets as DeJoy takes heat from Congress

    The agency lowered its on-time delivery goals for fiscal year 2025 to 80% for some Postal Service offerings, igniting further criticism from lawmakers.

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    Smithfield to sell 150K hogs, re-establishing independent supplier

    The deal allows Murphy Family Ventures to become an independent producer again while reducing Smithfield's livestock footprint.

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    Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses

    The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.

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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 Dec. 12, 2024
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    Chewy peak season aided by automation

    The pet e-tailer’s automated fulfillment centers improved productivity during its highest order period.

  • A person runs while holding a Canadian Union of Postal Workers flag in front of a picket line.
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    Canada Post strike: What shippers should know

    The work stoppage is sparking shipping delays and capacity challenges at other carriers, disrupting the flow of holiday packages.

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    La-Z-Boy ‘positioned relatively well’ ahead of China tariffs

    But proposed tariffs on Mexico could have a larger impact on the furniture retailer's supply chain.

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    Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US

    The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

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    S&S Activewear deploys over 200 distribution center robots

    The autonomous picking solutions aim to increase production output at two facilities in Nevada and Pennsylvania.

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    Utz Brands opens Pennsylvania logistics hub

    The 650,000-square-foot facility is able to handle more than 1 billion pounds of product annually, the company estimates.

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    Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery

    The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to schedule a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.

  • A sign with bright blue letters reads "Marshalls," on a building against a bright blue sky.
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    "Marshalls Store, Plainville, CT." by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

    Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

  • Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars stand in the storage tower following assembly at the "Gläserne Manufaktur" ("Glass Manufactory") production facility on June 08, 2021 in Dresden, Germany.
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    Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal

    The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.

  • A sign reading "Cargill" is seen at the entrance of a parking lot to a factory building
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    Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline

    The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.

  • A worker organizes packages at a FedEx facility on December 21, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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    FedEx plans North Carolina layoffs in Network 2.0 rollout

    The delivery giant is closing one ship center and trimming its workforce at another, impacting 341 employees.

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    Note from the Editor-in-Chief

    A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.

  • A sign is posted in front of a Dick's Sporting Goods store in Daly City, California.
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    Dick’s Sporting Goods to dust off tariff playbook from first Trump presidency

    The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.

  • Shoppers walk through a Macy's department store on Black Friday. A sign reads, "Give Love."
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    How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch

    Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.