Port of Long Beach cargo volumes duck tariff dips in 2025

The port is on track to match or exceed the record-setting 9.6 million TEUs it handled a year ago, primarily thanks to shipper frontloading, CEO Mario Cordero said.

Stanley Black & Decker leans on supply chain to hit financial goals

The world’s largest toolmaker plans to reduce its U.S. supply sourced from China from roughly 15% in 2024 to less than 5% by the end of 2026.

Carriers thwarted by lack of pricing from OEMs, Covenant execs say

Truck-specific tariffs and other duties are complicating order books, stakeholders say.

Air cargo rates fall as top trade lanes see ‘subdued’ peak season

Global spot prices dropped for the sixth consecutive month, and current market signals don’t suggest a near-term turnaround, according to Xeneta.

UPS, FedEx ground dozens of aircraft at Boeing’s recommendation

The halt to MD-11 flight operations comes after the deadly crash of a UPS aircraft of that type in Louisville, Kentucky.

PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers

The closures mark the food and beverage giant’s latest efforts to align production with slowing sales volumes and changing consumer preferences.

DHL Express sees US-bound volume drop post de minimis

The carrier is focusing on cost savings, growth in other trade lanes and additional measures as the exemption's end shakes up supply chains.

FAA’s air traffic cuts aren’t hampering cargo flows — yet

The agency ordered a 10% reduction of flights at numerous airports due to a government shutdown. Here’s what shippers need to know. 

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Nestlé leaves climate alliance focused on reducing dairy methane emissions

The Lean Cuisine maker, which cut greenhouse gas emissions by 21% between 2018 and 2024, said it remains committed to reducing them throughout its supply chain.  

Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff

The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.

Veho, Jitsu and Gofo add capacity pre-holiday shipping rush

In their push to compete with FedEx and UPS, alternative carriers aim to gain business with more robust processing capabilities before the peak season.

Hasbro, Mattel signal retail orders to bounce back for the holidays

The companies are expecting a strong finish to the year after delays in purchasing weighed on company revenues. Hasbro is also leveraging its U.S. operations and moving away from China.

Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case

Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.

Conagra ramps production after supply setbacks

The food maker prioritized rebuilding store inventory in product categories affected by shortages in the last fiscal year.

Canada Post rotating strikes: How shippers can limit holiday hurdles

Amid labor disruptions, businesses using the carrier should prioritize customer communication while securing multiple delivery options, experts said.

UP-NS merger: Rigorous STB review a must, lawmakers say

Eighteen U.S. senators signed a letter to the agency warning the combination could weaken competition, raise rates and hurt the agricultural supply chain.

How c-stores and suppliers can win at the negotiating table

Retailers and vendors often struggle to negotiate contracts. During the NACS Show, a panel of industry experts addressed how both sides can navigate their pricing and inventory needs.

UPS plane crash kills at least 9, disrupts package sorting

The incident in Louisville, Kentucky, halted operations at the company's top air hub Tuesday night and could delay some package deliveries.

Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand

The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.

Nestlé upgrades ERP system to set stage for AI, automation

The food and beverage giant will embed SAP's AI-powered assistant into its business systems.

Warehouse demand grows as companies push through tariff uncertainty

Net absorption for U.S. industrial real estate increased nearly 20 million square feet year over year in Q3, buoyed by activity in Phoenix and Indianapolis, per Colliers.

Amazon: Better inventory placement fuels record delivery speeds

The e-commerce giant has reduced its U.S. inbound lead time by nearly four days as it pushes for faster shipping capabilities.

Walmart deploys sensors to boost inventory tracking, AI efforts

The retail giant is growing its collaboration with Wiliot to strengthen pallet-level monitoring from distribution centers to stores.

Saks Global’s inventory woes lead to Q2 revenue slump, margin contraction

Some vendors are still owed money, and several have stopped shipping to the luxury retailer, a scenario analysts have warned about for months.

Kroger deepens Uber ties amid store-level fulfillment push

The grocer plans to offer delivery services via the e-commerce company’s platform from nearly all of its stores starting early next year.