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Biden’s call to hike China steel tariffs falls short, industry group says
The Can Manufacturers Institute says the president should do more than triple the average tariff rate of 7.5% under section 301.
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The last mile: Your first critical step to delivering cost savings and profit
Last mile delivery is the most critical — and most expensive — part of the shipping process.
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Tracker
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.
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US Postal Service head vows better performance amid scrutiny of network overhaul
Lawmakers pressed Louis DeJoy for answers as markets like Atlanta struggle to adjust in the thick of the agency's "Delivering for America" plan.
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 19% YoY in March
The West Coast port expects volumes to continue to grow in April, despite being a more muted shipping season.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse cuts SKUs, vendors to support inventory strategy
The retailer has been rationalizing its stock in several product areas, including fishing, to improve productivity.
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The scoop on cold chain: Why Unilever’s spinoff offers supply chain upside
Without the ice cream business, the company's operations become "a lot easier from a control standpoint," one expert said.
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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.
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Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report
A year-long Earthsight investigation found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.
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Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting
A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.
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Federal FLOW program welcomes more members
ITS Logistics and RoadEx America joined the Department of Transportation initiative to better share data across supply chains.
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Opinion
Why embracing vertical and horizontal integration matters for supply chains
Companies can achieve a delicate balance between control and flexibility by combining the two strategies, helping them adapt to market shifts.
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Food companies aren’t ready to comply with traceability rule, says former FDA official
Through the new rule, the agency wants to access “receiving records” from supply chain players that verify foods have been received.
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Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
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Amazon leapfrogs UPS and 4 other takeaways from a top shipping index
Market conditions are leading to shifts in U.S. volume share with some upstarts gaining ground, according to new parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes.
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Ground parcel delivery costs projected to climb in Q2
The rate per package is expected to jump as FedEx and UPS become less amenable to discounts, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
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CMA CGM to add Transpacific air cargo service
The carrier will deploy two Atlas Air-operated Boeing 777-200F aircraft ahead of peak season.
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Companies should increase emphasis on upskilling for AI, report says
Businesses currently have an unbalanced approach, with many planning to lean on new talent to handle AI adoption, according to The Adecco Group.
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Cardinal Health breaks ground on 4th Ohio distribution center
The 350,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with automated logistics technology from Honeywell.
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Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers
The Fox Robotics technology is being deployed in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot.
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Shein taps Flexport as logistics partner for US marketplace
The arrangement allows orders made through the fast-fashion giant to activate logistics processes with the freight forwarder.
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Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed
Companies need millions of workers in operations and tech roles, according to a study. Experts worry the industry can’t keep up.
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Henkel eyes cost savings with streamlined supply chain
The Germany-based CPG has already reduced a number of production lines and cut roughly 100 contract manufacturers.
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US import volumes rise despite global trade uncertainty
The top 12 container ports are expected to reach 2 million TEUs in May despite ongoing ocean freight disruptions.
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The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push
A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.
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Employee sentiment rebounds, likely reducing exits, consulting firm says
Although positive sentiment remains lower than in early 2023, workers may be less likely to leave their jobs during the next two quarters.