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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.
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Retrieved from Port Everglades on October 02, 2023
Port Everglades’ October cargo volumes dip 6% year-over-year
The port saw an 8% month-over-month increase.
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Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities
The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.
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Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
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Staples cyberattack affected online order deliveries
The retailer restored several systems last week, and its supply chain is operating normally, a spokesperson told Cybersecurity Dive.
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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 6% in October
The year-over-year decrease shows a continuous drop in volumes in the past twelve months.
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Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup
The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.
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Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing
The apparel company has been cautious in its buying while trying to meet the needs of department stores and others who seek agility to meet demand.
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Wish launches small parcel delivery service
WishPost Smart Parcel will allow shippers who don't sell on the e-commerce platform to use its logistics capabilities.
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New IRA guidance limits battery components made in China
The proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.
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Nestlé, Kraft defeat egg producers in price-fixing case
An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other egg giants liable for limiting the supply of the protein in 2004-2008 in an effort to drive up costs. Damages are set to be awarded to companies such as Nestlé, Kraft and Kellogg.
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Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Marion Bull on September 29, 2023
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes drop 9% in October
The port processed 235,006 total TEUs and is working to expand the Inland Greer Port to meet growing demand.
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FedEx, UPS snag Black Friday volume share from regional carriers: Shipium
National providers' peak season gains indicate their rate discounting efforts are paying off, the shipping platform's CEO said.
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Manufacturing down again in November amid low orders: PMI
The industry isn't expected to see major gains in demand or employment through the end of the year.
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US loses trade dispute over access to Canada’s dairy market
Farm groups called the ruling a "surprising setback" that weakens the value of the USMCA.
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TrusTrace partners with UK apparel retailer on supply chain software
New Look will use TrusTrace’s tech to help reach some of the company’s sustainability goals, which include reaching net-zero by 2040.
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Former GM procurement manager convicted in supplier bribery scheme
Hyoung Nam So was found guilty of securing a $100 million contract for a South Korean auto parts supplier in exchange for millions in cash.
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Amazon ramps up warehouse sublease listings
The company listed roughly 1.5 million square feet for sublease in October, the most in over a year, according to CoStar.
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Air cargo spot rates perk up in October
While prices are picking up, freight forwarders still don’t expect major improvement in the market until the second half of 2024, according to Clive Data Services.
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Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 4% in October
Despite the annual drop, the port saw both monthly gains and improved volumes from a pre-pandemic comparison.
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Why a beverage alcohol distributor launched a 3PL
Ankaa Global Logistics caters its services to suppliers working with parent company Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits or other wholesalers.
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Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins
After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.
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Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack
The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.
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Cargill bolsters traceability efforts to end deforestation in South America
One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
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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 Nov. 22, 2023