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Trump tariffsTrump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff — threatened or realized — currently stands.
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Sponsored by SAP TauliaBridging the payment gap: Why suppliers are taking control
The payment gap is widening, but suppliers are taking control with early payment and self-serve liquidity tools.
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Hormel Foods faces transportation cost pressures
Tighter freight capacity in fiscal Q1 led to higher logistics expenses as the company continues to deal with elevated beef and pork prices.
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Food, beverage companies lagging on addressing forced labor risks: report
Top businesses in the sector rarely apply the transparency and tools that prevent forced labor in their supply chains, a new report finds.
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FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US
The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.
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US to hike global tariff to 15% ‘sometime this week,’ Bessent says
The Treasury Secretary also said he expects tariff rates struck down by the Supreme Court to return within the next five months, following ongoing trade investigations.
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Canada Post contract voting dates set, along with strike vote
A strike mandate would offer extra leverage for the union if the proposed deals are rejected, but one expert said shippers shouldn't be worried about the procedure.
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FedEx hub chemical spill leads to Postal Service shipping restrictions
Priority Mail Express services are embargoed until Friday due to the incident, which temporarily closed part of a key FedEx sortation facility.
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Diesel prices continue upward trend as Iran conflict prompts more constraints
Prices had already been rising for most of the year, but crude oil and shipping routes are facing immediate pressure from turmoil in the region.
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Iran conflict snarls 10% of world’s container fleet: ONE CEO
Carriers will begin to reshuffle cargo and prioritize empty vessels, which will impact freight rates, Ocean Network Express executive Jeremy Nixon said at TPM26 by S&P Global.
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NAPA expands use of warehouse robots
Following a pilot project last year, the auto parts retailer plans to roll out 100 robots from Brightpick at a new facility.
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Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.
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Iran conflict disrupts ocean, air cargo networks
Carriers enacted temporary suspensions and surcharges following strikes from the U.S. and Israel on the country, which could introduce supply chain volatility.
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DOL moves to loosen independent contractor regulations
The proposed rule would replace a Biden-era framework used to determine if a worker is an independent contractor or an employee.
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Kroger taps inventory drones for cold chain distribution operations
The system autonomously scans pallet locations across ambient and freezer zones, enabling weekly, facility-wide inventory visibility.
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Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject uncertainty.
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‘It’s not just all the big companies’: Warehouse robotics use expands
As-a-service models and success stories from peers are pushing SMEs to invest in automation technology within their supply chains alongside giants like Walmart and Amazon.
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Whirlpool to lay off over 300 at Iowa plant as Machinists try to save jobs
The appliance manufacturer also plans to implement a second wave of job cuts at the Amana facility in the second quarter and move production to its operations in Mexico.
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Home Depot launches real-time delivery tracking for large items
Handheld devices used by drivers enabled the new feature for shipments of bulkier goods like appliances and lumber.
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Why sourcing shifts are easier said than done when battling tariffs
Brooklinen COO Rachel Levy outlined supply chain complexities that emerge from using U.S.-grown cotton during a Manifest 2026 panel.
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Apple to produce Mac mini computers in US for the first time
The move would double the iPhone maker’s manufacturing footprint in Houston, where it also plans to expand production of its servers.
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Norfolk Southern, CMA CGM partner on intermodal service
The Midwest-to-West Coast offering aims to better convert long-haul highway freight to rail, a spokesperson for the railroad told Supply Chain Dive.
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Deep Dive3 ways FedEx, UPS competitors are leveling up in 2026
Seeking refuge from the delivery giants' rising prices, many shippers are mulling alternatives. Can better features and coverage make the trend stick?
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Newell Brands leans on tariff playbook again in 2026
The Yankee Candle parent company is doubling down on strategies like sourcing shifts and automation to navigate a tariff impact of $130 million in 2026.
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PepsiCo to shutter California Frito-Lay warehouse
The Rancho Cucamonga facility is the latest closure by the Cheetos maker and will result in 248 layoffs.
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ALAN leader: lessons learned from nearly 20 years of crisis response
Kathy Fulton, who stepped into the role of executive director at American Logistics Aid Network after a tragedy, emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty.
