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Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions
President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.
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Building resilient supply chains in an era of constant disruption
How manufacturers are building more resilient, adaptable supply chains in a volatile world.
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Ocean freight contracts: How data steers one shipper’s approach
Emser Tile's chief supply chain officer discussed leveraging a "multi-dimensional look" for more cost-effective logistics at TPM26 by S&P Global.
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Nestlé inks partnership to support labor rights in coffee supply chains
The two-year social justice project with the International Labour Organization will focus on three main coffee sourcing countries: Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
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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.
Updated March 6, 2026 -
WD-40 braces for Iran war impact on supply costs
As oil prices rise, the company said higher raw material prices take between 90 and 120 days to affect its margins.
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CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch
The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.
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How AI is changing food supply chains
As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.
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Iran war is ‘a concern, but it’s not a worry,’ Los Angeles port director says
Transpacific trade remains solid despite Middle East tensions as retailers have already begun replenishing summer inventory, per a port press briefing Monday.
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UPS growing RFID usage to boost shipper visibility, trim manual scans
The carrier will equip U.S. hubs with RFID sensors and customers with label printers as it looks to connect nearly all of its packages with the technology, an executive said.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse hones in on inventory timing
The retailer said its spring season inventory is set to arrive later in a bid to boost product turnaround and productivity.
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PVH expects improved tariff mitigation results in 2026
The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger plans to offset 60% of the financial impact of levies this year, doubling the percentage it achieved in 2025.
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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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FedEx Freight counting on scale to deliver revenue growth
The LTL carrier, preparing for a June spinoff from FedEx, is targeting higher-growth customer segments "that align with our offerings," an executive said.
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From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains
Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy supply chain management.
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FedEx One Rate prices to jump in April
Increases vary based on shipping characteristics but generally hover around 7%, although some package types will be hit harder, one expert said.
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Norfolk Southern focuses on freight growth in latest partnership
Jaguar Transport Holdings will assume local switching operations for the rail giant at a Georgia facility that supports shippers reliant on truck-to-rail services.
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CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns
The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.
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Georgia Ports Authority to open inland port, targeting manufacturers
The port aims to serve 330 Georgia producers in industries like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products.
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Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries
MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.
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FedEx, pilots union reach tentative contract agreement
The deal, which would raise pilots’ hourly wages by nearly 40%, is the second tentative pact between the two parties during a multiyear negotiations process.
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Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt
The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.
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Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war
The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.
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Deep Dive
Tariff refund process still unclear for many companies
While some have filed lawsuits and administrative claims, others are waiting for more certainty, experts said.
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Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities
Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.
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How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments
Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.