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Project44 raises $80M to improve scope 3 visibility

The tech company pointed to an increased interest from shippers and carriers as new regulations push for lower emissions.

Vertical storage as a solution for online grocery fulfillment

Food retailers are drawn to vertical storage systems’ ability to store and retrieve items using minimal floor space.

Stanley Black & Decker cuts nearly 50,000 SKUs as part of transformation plan

The move comes as the company retools its sourcing strategy to help generate $1.5 billion in savings over the next three years.

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 United States.

Updated Nov. 18, 2022

FedEx suspends Express, Ground services in Florida areas hit by Tropical Storm Nicole

The company listed on Thursday hundreds of affected ZIP codes, covering places like Daytona Beach, Orlando and West Palm Beach.

American Eagle’s Quiet Platforms secures partnership to improve parcel tracking

The retailer's logistics arm has teamed with Parcel Perform to give shippers better carrier visibility.

Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December

The country’s third-largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions.

What should ocean shippers expect this peak season? Experts weigh in.

Four maritime shipping observers share their thoughts on what’s changing in the logistics environment as demand and inventory trends shift.

Major railroads mandated to keep reporting service restoration progress

Regulators will continue to monitor BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific after noting they are unlikely to reach their improvement targets before the end of the current reporting period. 

Battery manufacturing to slow despite Inflation Reduction Act boost

Despite significant investments in building mines, refineries and factories, analysts expect a three-year delay due to material shortages. 

Pitney Bowes readies for volume boost from Shein, other new clients

The shipping and mailing company landed additional customers ahead of the peak season after making investments to improve service levels.

PS5 fans rejoice: Sony says console production is back up

After struggling with supply constraints for months, the electronics maker now says it aims to exceed its target of manufacturing 18 million units this year.

Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

Air cargo volumes, rates continue to plummet ahead of holidays

There is no indication there will be a peak season for air freight, a Xeneta executive said.

Holiday hangovers: Retailers seek to clear out inventory piles as the season ramps up

After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant.

DHL Express US shipping rates to jump 7.9% in 2023

The international express shipping provider’s annual price hike outpaces the average increases UPS and FedEx will soon implement.

Apple expects China COVID-19 restrictions to delay iPhone shipments

A major supplier is working at reduced capacity amid a resurgence of the virus.

FedEx Freight tests dimensional LTL pricing

The pilot program takes into account the space a shipment requires in a truck, as well as the weight and shipping speed needed.

Mondelēz names new chief of supply chain operations

Leadership changes come as the snack giant reports improvements in production levels following its move to prioritize key SKUs. 

UPS, Overstock to launch returns pilot program

The initiative is one of several pilots the delivery giant is running as part of its planned logistics-as-a-service offering.

4 reasons to team up with your suppliers on innovation

Inventory glut has many businesses turning their attention to innovation. Partnering with vendors can make the process easier.

3 Port of Oakland terminals reopen following union walkout

The action by ILWU Local 34, which led to daytime closures, was independent of broader union efforts.

Shopify begins fulfillment network unification with Deliverr

Combining network’s capabilities will allow the e-commerce company to operate regional hubs serving various supply chain functions, including cross-docking and multichannel distribution.

Maersk expands air cargo services with 2 weekly US-Korea flights

The flights come as the carrier looks to scale its air cargo operations with new hubs and aircraft.

ESG backlash unlikely to derail SEC proposal requiring climate risk disclosures

One expert said the agency has "vastly underestimated" the amount of money needed for businesses to comply.