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How the Baltimore bridge disaster is impacting supply chains
Auto suppliers are diverting shipments, while truckers are bracing for possible transport challenges.
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Intermodal visibility on rail: How it works and KPIs
Container visibility on rail is crucial to plan pickup times and avoid fees. Here are key events to watch.
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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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Baltimore truckers, dockworkers brace for Key Bridge collapse effects
The downed bridge is marooning the Port of Baltimore and threatening the region's supply chain.
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Wawa names new chief supply chain officer
Nelson Griffin previously served as SVP of strategic sourcing at a purchasing and services cooperative for Subway franchisees.
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UPS plans to close around 200 US facilities, shift volume to automated hubs
The company is consolidating locations as part of its "Network of the Future" initiative, which aims to reduce its labor needs and save $3 billion by 2028.
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Automakers reroute shipments after Baltimore bridge collapse
Other manufacturers in the area, including Stanley Black & Decker and McCormick & Co., are still operating after the accident.
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Lifetime Brands pursues less China reliance with Mexico factory
The company's plastics manufacturing facility is on track to reach full capacity this year as it pushes to expand its sourcing capabilities.
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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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Port of Baltimore stops accepting export containers
The state-owned Seagirt Marine Terminal will be closed Friday, according to an alert.
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Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse
While the port is still processing trucks, the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will disrupt port operations for some time.
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Intel’s $8B in CHIPS funding should provide suppliers confidence
The chipmaker's hundreds of U.S. suppliers should prepare for "when the taps turn on," according to one expert.
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At the Panama Canal: Booking slots open up at a waterway on the mend
The canal authority increased daily booking slots to 27 and is implementing long-term solutions like cross-filling.
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Maersk seeks bigger stake in booming cross-border market
A new Tijuana, Mexico, facility will target the technology, automotive, retail and lifestyle sectors.
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Nestlé launches pair of initiatives to decarbonize cocoa supply chain
The global food company said its new projects aim to reduce and remove over 500,000 metric tons of carbon over a 20-year period.
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FedEx could be ‘weeks away’ from US Postal Service contract decision
The company is pursuing a new air transportation deal that would align with its ongoing network overhaul, Chief Commercial Officer Brie Carere said.
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Starbucks names new chief procurement officer
Heather Ostis will focus on improving supplier performance and building network resiliency.
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3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements
Leaders and managers need hybrid-related skills such as establishing team or meeting norms to support the shift, according to TechSmith.
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes leap 60% YoY in February
Risks ranging from Red Sea disruptions to Panama Canal restrictions keep fueling shipper diversions to the West Coast port.
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FedEx charges ahead with Network 2.0, rolling out to dozens more locations in 2024
The plan to integrate its separate Express and Ground delivery networks will help close a key gap with UPS, one executive said.
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GXO doubled its use of warehouse vision tech in 2023
The solution helps automate validation and reduce errors in the company’s facilities.
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Flexing for the planet: How Walmart crushed its supplier emissions target
The retail giant leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, a sustainability executive with the company told Supply Chain Dive.
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Boeing to spend $4B plus to fix safety, supply chain woes: CFO
The aerospace company is pushing to lower instances of components being completed outside a production line's typical flow.
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HR leaders well-positioned to fight age bias, staffing exec says
Older workers responding to a survey said age would hurt their chances at a new job.
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10 industry reactions: FLOW’s supply chain impact, 2 years later
The Department of Transportation's initiative has gained interest from beneficial cargo owners, ocean carriers and other stakeholders. Here's what a few had to say.
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Can 7-day delivery give OnTrac an edge in a soft market?
The service's success will hinge on shippers' own capabilities and how much consumers value Saturday and Sunday deliveries.