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  • President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions

    The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff — threatened or realized — currently stands.

    Updated 15 hours ago
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    Beyond the tariff cycle: Building a supply chain that outlasts policy swings

    Resilient supply chains aren’t built for tariffs—they’re built for what’s next.

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    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.

  • The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx ship center on February 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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    FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US

    The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.

    Updated Aug. 6, 2025
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    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.

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    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.

  • Fire and smoke mark where a UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4, 2025.
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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 Sept. 26, 2025
  • An Amazon delivery truck drives past Amazon's JFK8 Staten Island fulfillment center in Staten Island on March 25, 2022 in New York City.
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • A UPS driver makes a delivery on June 30, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
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    UPS readies 5.9% rate bump, fee increases on Dec. 22

    The changes, which will impact ground, air and international shipments, mirror the hikes rival FedEx announced earlier this year.

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    O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs

    The auto parts retailer is working closely with its partners to buffer for any potential impact, including by assessing their financial stability and product quality.

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    US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI

    Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.

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    Walmart adding RFID tech to improve inventory management

    The retailer co-developed a tool in an effort to minimize food waste, particularly for fresh categories.

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    Macy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center

    The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multi-year supply chain revamp.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with China President Xi Jinping in front of flags of their respective countries.
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    US to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce

    The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China’s rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.

    Updated 15 hours ago
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    Can manufacturing make a comeback in the US?

    While certain production can be brought Stateside, the U.S. still faces domestic labor and factory infrastructure hurdles, per Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute.

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    Retrieved from Covenant Logistics on October 24, 2025
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    Covenant sees bids at ‘all-time highs,’ CEO says

    Bids are up 17% since August, which usually doesn’t occur until November through February, CEO David Parker said in a recent earnings call.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents.
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    US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

    Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

  • A UPS worker stands above a cart of packages on a sidewalk.
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    UPS, Postal Service reach ‘preliminary agreement’ in Ground Saver talks

    The carriers have made progress on terms for volumes and rates as UPS looks to tap back into the agency's final-mile capabilities.

  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell answers questions from reporters
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    Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

    The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

    Updated Oct. 29, 2025