Why ocean shipping is less anti-competitive than lawmakers think

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was pitched as an effort to address collusion and price gouging. In reality, a lack of information is the industry's real bottleneck.

Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern

The deal paves the way for the creation of the first single-line railroad linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Updated March 15, 2023

Zipline to launch home delivery service using drone-droid combo

Sweetgreen and Michigan Medicine are among the customers signed onto the service.

US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

Big Lots reports furniture shortages after largest supplier abruptly closes

The shutdown of vendor United Furniture Industries pressured the discount retailer's e-commerce sales.

Why Funko is destroying at least $30M worth of toys

The company faced high storage costs and inefficiency in its fulfillment operations as surplus stock piled up.

Can tech startups make food delivery less chaotic?

Delivery services were a boon during the pandemic. Recently, tech startup leaders spoke about the parking and labor concerns that have followed.

Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

The company is closing two of its processing facilities to help optimize its chicken supply chain, and offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

Updated March 14, 2023

Geodis to lay off 107 Pennsylvania workers as client moves operations outside US

Customers moving operations elsewhere was also the reason behind two mass layoffs at a company facility in 2022.

NYK sells air cargo operations to ANA

The shipping line shed its subsidiary Nippon Cargo Airlines as Maersk and MSC continue to strengthen their air operations.

Shopify execs say Deliverr is key in building fulfillment network distinct from Amazon

An asset-light network of warehouse partners will help the company build its capabilities for merchants in a more cost-effective manner, its CFO said.

Microsoft unveils AI tool to mitigate supply chain risk

The Dynamics 365 Copilot not only flags potential threats, but also automatically drafts an email to suppliers asking whether they will be impacted.

Inside Nestlé’s quest for sustainable packaging

From paper Nespresso pods to 30% recycled plastic Stouffer’s trays, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to reduce the millions of pounds in packaging materials it uses annually.

APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets

The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports.

How one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility

As part constraints grew over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.

Supply chain optimization is a top priority for Nordstrom this year

Building on improvements made in 2022 will help the retailer's business amid a slump in sales, a company executive said.

US Foods finds operational efficiencies with flexible workweek pilot

The food distributor’s emphasis on workforce retention is part of a long-term strategy to reduce costs and grow revenue.

How Overstock is wooing new suppliers and weathering retail’s inventory torrent

While 2022’s discounting frenzy cost the online retailer market share, the CEO told Supply Chain Dive it’s looking to grow through new categories and brands. 

Alphabet’s Wing expects drone network to deliver millions of packages by mid-2024

The subsidiary of Google’s parent company aims to handle deliveries at a lower cost than ground transportation.

Smaller parcel carriers leverage platform, software partnerships for growth

Competing in digital spaces will be just as critical for FedEx and UPS competitors as expanding their presence in the physical world.

How supply chain mapping builds resilience

Businesses will need more insight into all aspects of their operations to guard against future disruption.

Shareholder activist blasts Nike for doing too little to prevent abuses in supply chain

Tulipshare said the company’s mistreated supply chain workers need more help and added that the brand could face serious risks.

Amazon Air’s network shifts to FedEx, UPS’ hub-centric model: report

The company has ramped up flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking activity at secondary locations.

China, worker rights at center of Biden’s 2023 trade agenda

The U.S. Trade Representative said it is looking at all existing options and may consider new tools “to combat the harms of China’s state-led, non-market practices."

Dole doesn’t expect to benefit from supplier recovery after ransomware attack

The produce giant saw disruption to its Chilean and fresh vegetables business.