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Shopify buys Deliverr for $2.1B to accelerate fulfillment network expansion

The planned acquisition is a new step in Shopify's bid to build an end-to-end logistics platform. 

Shanghai airport sees two-thirds capacity drop following COVID-19 lockdowns

Export volume has shifted to North China, but airports have encountered backlogs "and rates have increased a lot," said Crane Worldwide Logistics.

Target prioritizes supply chain in leadership shuffle

The retailer is capitalizing on recent growth with investments in digital, fulfillment and distribution capabilities.

Maersk aims for net-zero steel in ships

The ocean carrier is the first shipping company to join SteelZero, a global initiative to expedite decarbonization in the steel industry.

Shippers push FMC to expand oversight on demurrage, terminal dwell fees

The National Shipper Advisory Committee wants regulators to have more oversight on intermodal cargo and ensure that costs associated with dwell fees aren't passed along to customers. 

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China

Fast ocean shipping, increased air cargo capacity and collaboration with suppliers are part of the auto company's playbook.

Tempur Sealy diversifies sourcing to mitigate risk from China lockdowns

The mattress company also shored up its inventory in order to keep delivery times in line with retailers' expectations.

PPG cleared to reopen 6 facilities closed by China lockdowns

The company expects lockdowns to ease this month, alleviating operational and logistical challenges.

Sherwin-Williams deploys private fleet to ease supplier transportation snarls

The paint maker is also prioritizing certain products and formulations "to make the most of the raw materials that are available to us," said CEO John Morikis.

UPS to deploy RFIDs through 100 facilities this year

The initiative using RFID tags will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars.

Supply chain constraints could limit electric vehicle adoption, Elon Musk says

The soaring price of lithium, a battery feedstock, led the Tesla CEO to urge entrepreneurs to enter the lithium business on an April earnings call.

Amazon hit with $6B in costs as it grapples with excess labor, warehouse inefficiencies

The company's fulfillment network "quickly transitioned from being understaffed to being overstaffed" in Q1, CFO Brian Olsavsky said.

Railroads say higher volumes, labor constraints present obstacles to better service

Carriers laid out plans to reduce operating inventory and ramp up hiring during an emergency hearing. But executives noted relief is likely months away.

Indonesia's palm oil export ban takes effect as supply pressures mount

The world's largest supplier of the popular ingredient widened its restrictions at a time when alternative sources and substitutes face their own challenges.

5 ways to manage suppliers during disruption

Contract clauses and long-term deals are some ways large organizations can deepen vendor relationships and ensure supply. 

McCormick's diverse supplier network helps shield it from Ukraine impacts

No single raw material makes up more than 5% of the company's total cost of goods sold, according to CFO Mike Smith.

UPS encounters unexpected drop in parcel volumes as e-commerce growth slows

Despite the drop, UPS' per-package revenue increased as it follows its strategy of prioritizing more profitable deliveries over pure volume growth.

Kraft Heinz taps Microsoft to build up supply chain visibility

Building out digital twins and control towers will help Kraft Heinz gain visibility and get products to market faster, a company executive said.

Shippers press regulators to intervene as rail service challenges mount

At an emergency hearing, shippers warned regulators rail service issues could increase shipping delays and bring new supply shocks.

Disruption has fundamentally altered the shipper-3PL relationship

Adaptation and bold sourcing strategies are key for logistics leaders to ensure they're getting the best value. 

Furniture retailers forge new supply chain practices as backlogs, delays prevail

Improved inventory management is just one practice — executives are also looking at new sourcing destinations to mitigate risk.

Indonesia widens palm oil export ban to include crude, refined varieties

The move is expected to raise prices for the ingredient and its alternatives, which have already seen supply shocks due to the war in Ukraine.

Why Bumble Bee replaced shrink wrap with a recyclable alternative

Troubled machinery and difficulty scanning led the seafood company to make new packaging investments, which are also helping reduce plastic waste.

Rail regulators propose easier path for shippers to get service relief

Businesses and agricultural producers say missed switches, equipment shortages and major delays have in some cases led to production shutdowns.

Truckload rates expected to plateau in Q2 as demand cools

Spot rates are falling, but contractual pricing power remains with the carriers.