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TrackerUS ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up
The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.
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Sponsored by Geek+ RoboticsCan robots help workers meet growing fulfillment demands?
How have 3PLs and retailers used autonomous mobile robots to handle peak season e-commerce growth?
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Teamsters threaten UPS strike in Louisville after layoffs
The union's leader gave the delivery giant until Monday to rectify the situation impacting a subset of workers at a package sortation hub.
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‘We need everyone on this journey’: How PepsiCo is reducing water use in its supply chain
The beverage giant is focused on efficiency in its operations and working with communities, Pepsi’s senior director overseeing water strategy told Supply Chain Dive.
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Why Hormel is investing $200M in its supply chain
The three-year strategy to modernize operations includes a plan to overhaul the CPG's Barron, Wisconsin, plant to better support brands.
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CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms
The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.
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Stewart’s launches coffee delivery subscription
Customers can get bagged or specialty coffee delivered to their homes every week, every two weeks or every month.
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Ocean CEOs vow to decarbonize maritime shipping
Leaders from Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other shipping lines called for an end date to building vessels powered only by fossil fuels.
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Deep Dive5 tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change
As weather damage increases, firms can upgrade buildings with storm shutters, flood barriers and fire-suppression systems, among other moves to reduce premiums.
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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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Best Buy to offer deliveries via DoorDash
The partnership marks the first national consumer electronics retailer available on the DoorDash marketplace.
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‘A massive undertaking’: Singing Machine shifts from in-house logistics to 3PL
The karaoke products company now uses Logistics Plus to save costs after a transition that overhauled its customer fulfillment operations.
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Amazon seller fees target low inventory, inbound transportation costs
The company said the added fulfillment charges will average $0.15 per unit sold once they take effect next year.
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Port Houston cargo volumes dip 2% in October
Despite the year-over-year decrease, the port reported its busiest month ever for loaded exports.
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Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing
In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.
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Best Buy increases reliance on distribution centers for customer delivery
By reducing the share of online orders shipped from stores, the retailer's employees can focus more on customer-facing services, its CEO said.
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NLRB rules against Amazon in New York fulfillment center union organizing case
The National Labor Relations Board alleges the company unlawfully retaliated against some employees, including by changing work assignments.
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Peak season customer experience falters when last mile is forgotten
Looming parties and gift-giving occasions make holiday deliveries sensitive, but open communications can ease consumers’ concerns.
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Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility
The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.
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Port Everglades’ October cargo volumes dip 6% year-over-year
The port saw an 8% month-over-month increase.
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Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities
The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.
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Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
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Staples cyberattack affected online order deliveries
The retailer restored several systems last week, and its supply chain is operating normally, a spokesperson told Cybersecurity Dive.
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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 6% in October
The year-over-year decrease shows a continuous drop in volumes in the past twelve months.
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Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup
The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.
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Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing
The apparel company has been cautious in its own purchasing while trying to meet the needs of department stores and other retailers.
