Tariffs, manufacturing weakness expected to further drag down truckload demand

Carriers will "be playing catch-up for the rest of the year,” one analyst predicted.

Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA

The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for robots that could eventually ride in delivery vans and bring packages to doorsteps.

P&G aims for resiliency with supply chain redesign

The initiative, which will include right-sizing production and discontinuing some brands, is expected to yield $1.5 billion in annual savings.

Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Massachusetts

The nearly 3 million square-foot-facility features hundreds of robots equipped to lift up to 1,500 pounds each.

DHL Express Canada to suspend operations nationwide Friday

As the strike enters its second week, the carrier is expected to temporarily stop international package imports prior to the planned shutdown.

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7 Brew hires first supply chain chief

Christopher Held will help scale operations and ensure product consistency at the fast-growing coffee chain.

As Los Angeles Port volumes slow, truckers see less business

Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.

US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers

The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.

FedEx pickup prices to change in August

The adjustments for scheduled, automated and on-call parcel pickups come as the carrier pursues streamlined operations.

Canada Post employees to vote on contract offers, official rules

An order by Canada's jobs minister could end months of labor turmoil if union members vote in favor of the carrier's proposals.

Campbell’s turns to suppliers to help ease tariff costs

The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.

5 tips for tariff mitigation

Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics companies can use to blunt the impact of import duties. 

HP responds quickly to tariff shock

The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.

JB Hunt, BNSF, GMXT launch cross-border intermodal service

All three companies seek to capitalize on the untapped potential from shippers converting over-the-road freight between the U.S. and Mexico to rail intermodal.

Import surge expected amid tariff reprieve: NRF port tracker

The U.S.-China tariff reduction is spurring retailers to get cargo moving again, although demand will be muted versus last year, a report projects.

Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather

The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.

Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

Trump’s tariffs can stay while appeal weighed, court rules

Oral arguments are tentatively set for July 31 in the case, which is centered around the president’s authority to impose sweeping duties.

GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production

The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.

C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

Canada Post: Labor negotiations remain in ‘longstanding impasse’

Progress has been limited even as Canada’s job minister pushes the carrier and its workers’ union to arrange arbitration terms.

Dollar General sees ‘big win’ from SKU reduction

The discount retailer has already cut 1,000 product types from its assortment to make shelf space for in-demand inventory.

FedEx bumps up fuel surcharge rates

The logistics giant also began applying its delivery area surcharge to new ZIP codes, creating more pricing changes for shippers to navigate.

Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact

The retailer will adjust orders based on demand while slashing its exposure to countries facing higher U.S. tariffs.

PepsiCo expects nearly $1M in fuel savings for its EV semitrucks

The beverage and food company now has daytime charging access and more megawatt capacity at a bottling facility in Fresno, California.