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Trump tariffsTrump’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.
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Sponsored by RoadieIf you don’t like the rules for big and bulky delivery, stop following them
For today’s online shopper, the expectation is instant gratification, on their terms — regardless of item size — and retailers are feeling that pressure.
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Designer Brands shifts online orders to warehouses to boost efficiency
The operational adjustment helps protect its in-store stock while reducing expenses, the company said.
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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.
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Kroger is reviewing its automated e-commerce fulfillment network
The grocery chain is conducting a “full site-by-site analysis” and leaning on its stores to fill orders as it looks to reduce costs, interim CEO Ron Sargent said.
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OpinionUP-NS merger: Boosting supply chains with Lincoln’s vision
A coast-to-coast, single-line railroad would eliminate the inefficiency of interchanges, writes Seton Hall University Assistant Professor Danielle Zanzalari.
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FedEx to levy 5.9% rate hike, higher surcharges in 2026
The announcement of the increases, which start on Jan. 5, comes as shippers are weathering elevated delivery costs.
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UPS Mail Innovations holiday surcharges coming in October
The peak season fees will build upon rate hikes the UPS business installed in May after its U.S. Postal Service contract expired.
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Why this manufacturer isn’t crumbling under tariff pressure
Cookie-cutter maker Ann Clark shifted to in-house production more than two decades ago and sources most inputs domestically.
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UNFI opens robotic distribution center in Florida
The tech-powered facility is part of the company’s multiyear effort to boost its performance through investments in automation.
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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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Asos targets supply chain visibility upgrade
The apparel retailer tapped traceability platform TrusTrace to strengthen operational transparency down to the Tier 5 level.
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Werner Enterprises employs AI to combat cargo theft
The technology is “playing a pretty hefty role” in protecting shipped goods, per Jordan Strawn, the carrier's SVP of logistics.
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UPS rolls out small business discounts ahead of peak season
The carrier's American Express collaboration offers savings on base transportation rates and various surcharges through the end of February.
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Mercedes-Benz, LG strike $11B EV battery supply deal
The deal covers the U.S. and EU markets, with the stateside contract set to begin in 2029.
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How a transcontinental railroad could speed up intermodal transfers
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their $85 billion combination would reduce crosstown truck transfers in Chicago that add cost, complexity and transit time.
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Starbucks deploys inventory-taking AI tool
The computer vision technology helps the chain track its in-store stock and may soon be able to automate some ordering.
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Universal Postal Union deploys post-de minimis tool
The agency's landed cost calculator aims to help mail carriers resume U.S.-bound shipments after the exemption's elimination.
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Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
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Walmart opens perishable distribution center in South Carolina
The facility is the third of five automation-focused locations the retailer plans to launch for a stronger grocery supply chain.
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Falling air cargo spot rates signal market uncertainty
Despite the downward pressure, demand for air cargo increased 5% YoY in August.
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Supply chain management education boosts focus on resilience
Universities are reevaluating their curriculums to prepare future supply chain leaders to go beyond traditional concepts to navigate disruption.
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OnTrac readies express, deferred ground delivery services
Some shippers are piloting the offerings ahead of formal launches next year as the parcel carrier seeks to capitalize on underserved parts of the market.
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How to keep the ‘off’ in ‘off price’ in the tariff era
In order to make good on their value promise, retailers like TJX, Ross and Burlington are being hypervigilant about pricing across the industry.
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Werner expects cross-border benefits as manufacturers invest more in Mexico
The carrier says companies’ moves to expand shifts, equipment and facilities in the country could ultimately translate into more northbound traffic.
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Cummins’ distribution shift impacts 611 FedEx Supply Chain workers
The engine-maker is moving work from its Tennessee-based aftermarket parts distribution operations to Indianapolis in a bid to improve efficiency.
