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Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Walter Lagarenne on July 01, 2024
South Carolina ports, ILA to reopen idle terminal
The terminal, which has been closed since January 2023, will significantly expand handling capacity at the growing port.
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Dollar Tree rotacart deliveries reach 600 stores
The discount retailer has been working to reduce unloading times and achieve other efficiencies across its supply chain.
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Honda aims to streamline container shipping process
The automaker’s motorcycle and power products operations divisions are tapping FourKites and BuyCo for greater transport visibility.
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Galloway Company appoints new chief operations officer
Troy Youngbauer has overseen the dairy product distributor’s supply chain for the last seven years.
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Manufacturing costs to watch in the second half of 2024
Uncertainty in the economy is causing manufacturers to tighten their belts, as logistics and supply costs remain vulnerable.
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Deep Dive
What’s behind the unsettling rise in ocean rates?
A blend of congestion and blank sailings stemming from the Red Sea crisis has created an unpredictable environment for shippers.
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Canadian border agents ratify labor deal
The new agreement for the more than 9,000 represented employees runs through June 2026.
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Amazon expands air cargo operations with Sun Country Airlines
The carrier will operate eight additional 737 freighters for Amazon, which is adjusting its airfreight strategy.
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New Jersey Senate passes bill to rightsize shipping boxes
Have you ever received a tiny item in a huge box? Some legislators want to require retailers to keep that ratio in check.
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Express bankruptcy spurs layoffs at Ohio facility
The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
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Canada rail workers keep window open for strike
The Teamsters union division voted to re-authorize labor action as it awaits a government ruling that would permit it.
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Levi Strauss moves away from insourced logistics network
The retailer’s shift to a hybrid model that includes 3PLs intends to cut costs and grow its direct-to-consumer channels.
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GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
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Traceability platform TrusTrace upgrades forced labor screening
The company’s supply chain tool uses AI to reduce “the likelihood of human error” and help fashion brands with regulatory compliance.
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FedEx nabs $500M in ‘quality’ healthcare business
The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.
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Zara owner commits to sustainable paper packaging
The initiative builds on Inditex’s previous commitment to remove endangered and ancient forest materials from textiles.
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Hibbett taps Walmart GoLocal for fast delivery
The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the fashion retailer's stores to customers.
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Dunkin’s supply chain arm expands distribution footprint
National DCP broke ground on a Texas facility this week that is expected to be completed in 2025.
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Alibaba.com looks to attract SMBs with simplified sourcing service
Alibaba Guaranteed aims to lower the barrier to entry for users to source and eventually launch new items.
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Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub
The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.
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Walgreens partners with TradeBeyond to enhance sourcing
The drugstore chain will roll out the technology this fall in pursuit of greater supply chain transparency and efficiency.
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The next big LTL shakeup? FedEx explores options for Freight division
Any sale or spinoff would follow a shift by large carriers toward pure-play operations — and could further consolidate an LTL sector still reeling from Yellow’s demise.
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Parcel carrier Jitsu launches Detroit delivery coverage
The company once known as AxleHire aims to expand into more Midwest markets soon, CEO Raj Ramanan said.
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Tailored Brands opens new distribution center to reduce shipping times
The company is prioritizing product availability and next-day delivery for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank stores in the Midwest.
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