Canada Post’s tentative contracts scrap some delivery operations changes

The deals up for vote don't include dynamic routing and block weekend delivery for high-volume customers, per the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

Maersk, CMA CGM differ on Red Sea approach

While Maersk made its first structural return to Suez Canal routing, CMA CGM reversed course and routed some services around the Cape of Good Hope.

De minimis’ end, tariffs spur headwinds for Aritzia

The apparel retailer altered its supply chain strategy when the trade exemption ended, relocating all U.S. order fulfillment to Ohio.

Ahold Delhaize USA enters lease-back deal for planned distribution center

The arrangement will allow the grocer to preserve cash as it moves ahead with the $860 million facility it is developing in Burlington, North Carolina.

Trump reverses tariff threat on European countries

U.S. President Donald Trump said the levies scheduled to begin Feb. 1 were unnecessary after reaching a framework deal with NATO regarding Greenland.

Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026

TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.

USPS opens bidding process to reserve last-mile capacity

Shippers can suggest pricing, volume and tender times via a website, with successful bids enabling access to agency facilities near end customers.

EU halts US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland campaign

The bloc voted Wednesday to suspend its efforts to cement terms of the framework pact after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on six member countries.

Updated Jan. 22, 2026

UPS, FedEx discounts heat up, but shipping costs still surging

Ground delivery rates hit a record high in Q4, although carriers are willing to make concessions for more lucrative volume, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

The Fort Worth expansion aims to scale production at a facility that makes Danimals, Activia and YoCrunch.

PepsiCo uses digital twins to trial plant changes

The multiyear pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates physics-accurate 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, with plans to eventually expand globally.

FedEx, UPS tweaks could spur more large package fees

New rules starting this month will add cubic volume measurements to the carriers' assessments for determining certain surcharges.

OpenAI seeks US suppliers for AI supply chain

The AI giant launched an RFP seeking domestic suppliers to build out AI hardware, robotics components and data center capacity.

Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs

The lower levies are part of a broader trade pact that Canada says will drive investment in electric vehicle supply chains, protect jobs and bolster agricultural exports to China.

UPS revamps US sales team, makes layoffs

The carrier said the change will help build stronger shipper relationships, although consultants flagged instances of friction as some clients adjust to new sales reps.

US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%

The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.

Abandoning packaging sustainability a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain

Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, a Bain & Co. report found.

Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors

The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.

Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center

The retailer is shuttering operations at two Cheshire sites, starting March 14.

Updated Jan. 16, 2026

J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans

The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment. 

Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026

The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.

AI, tech expand career options for women in supply chain

Emerging technologies require new processes and operating models, creating a “huge opportunity” for women in the sector, says Berenice Vettore, global chief quality officer at The Estée Lauder Cos.

Macy’s closes remaining units at Connecticut distribution center

The facility will cease all operations after the retailer completes layoffs, which are set to begin March 14.