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Longshore workers, employers reach tentative deal on healthcare benefits

While negotiations are still ongoing, the agreement is the first sign of progress since port workers' contract expired July 1. 

Regulators propose two-person train crew minimum

Railroads warn the proposal could exacerbate labor challenges that have stymied their ability to restore service. 

BNSF extends westbound shipping embargo into August

The railroad plans to incrementally loosen the embargo due to recent velocity gains.

Target to open 3 new sortation centers in 'stores-as-hubs' push

New facilities in Chicago and Denver will help free up store space, batch orders and ease deliveries.

UPS launches plan to reduce late deliveries, keep trucks moving

A 10-minute improvement in delivery times translates to approximately $257 million in savings, said CEO Carol Tomé.

Makers of COVID-19 tests shift focus as testing wanes

Startups that grew quickly from large contracts are looking nervously to a new future, as demand plummets for mass testing and shifts to homes.

Port of Oakland resumes operations as AB5 protests quiet down

The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to "free speech zones" away from terminal gates.

Tesla rewrites software to get around chip shortages

The semiconductor deficit has prompted the automaker to reduce the chips needed to produce a single vehicle.

Rivian pulls back on customized orders as supply chain issues persist

The EV startup has struggled to scale production to keep up with demand.

Amazon preps Rivian EVs for delivery in 100 cities

The e-commerce giant plans to have 100,000 Rivian EVs making deliveries by the end of 2030.

A USPS service testing next-day delivery made $191 in 3 months

Connect Local Mail has seen a tepid response so far, with 65 parcels delivered from January to March.

Before Oakland, AB5 protests disrupted Los Angeles, Long Beach ports

Protests — and looming enforcement of the California labor law — already have shippers asking about rerouting cargo out of the state.

Zipline bringing healthcare drone deliveries to Washington state

The drone company will deliver time-sensitive medical supplies like lab samples, medications and test kits for MultiCare Health System.

FedEx Ground scales back Sunday delivery coverage

After expanding the service to nearly 95% of the U.S. population, the carrier will soon reach less than 80% of the country.

Oakland port officials push for opening terminal access as trucking protests continue

Protesters were directed to expect compliance with AB5 and stop blocking terminal access, or face citations.

Inventory glut leads an Amazon, Walmart supplier to cut purchase orders

Excess inventory had helped Helen of Troy, seller of brands like Hydro Flask and Vicks, during the pandemic. Now, the strategy is changing.

FedEx Ground contractors band together for pay increases ahead of Black Friday

An alliance of contractors is forming to push for higher per-stop pay and combine purchasing power.

Supply chain disruption changed buying patterns in 2022's first half

Popular procurement stories in the first half of the year show how businesses are rethinking sourcing.

Port of Oakland is 'effectively shut down' as trucker protests persist

Protesters said they would continue to take action until they saw proof the governor's office would consider changing California's landmark labor law.

Looming copper shortfall threatens business sustainability goals: report

Meeting 2050 climate goals “will be very challenging” unless there’s a significant ramp up in copper production, according to S&P Global. 

USPS will make 40% of new vehicles electric

The announcement builds on the Postal Service's previous plan to purchase 10,000 EVs from Oshkosh Defense.

Semiconductor suppliers see oversupply of chips as smartphone demand falls

It will take "a few quarters to rebalance" the semiconductor supply chain, a TSMC executive said.

Tracking the air cargo industry's response to Russia's war on Ukraine

Latvia-based airline airBaltic is using a multimodal transportation system to deliver cargo from Kyiv to major European hubs.

Updated May 12, 2022

Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management

Companies are finding workarounds as COVID-19 cases and heightened e-commerce demand continue to disrupt supply chains.

Updated June 21, 2022

What's next for Gopuff and rapid delivery as the young industry hits 'an inflection point'?

The company’s struggles and those of newer startups in the space could offer an opening for established grocers, sources say.