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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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How to navigate carrier-shipper relationships during peak season
Sharing demand and capacity forecasts will help provide strong holiday delivery service, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.
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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 21% in August
The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport.
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Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes dipped 22% in August
Although container volumes dropped YoY, the total amount of TEUs processed increased compared to July.
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Government shutdown would largely spare trucking regulators
While Congress' inability to fund the government by Oct. 1 could affect air traffic and some rail workers, trucking agencies have their own source of funds.
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UPS to buy MNX Global Logistics as it grows healthcare portfolio
The proposed deal will also provide UPS with added technology and reach, as MNX already serves more than 100 countries and territories.
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AI will revolutionize packaging, but strong controls are needed: Pack Expo speakers
“Packaging is the hardest piece to corral” due to the complexity of the sector’s data, said Specright founder and CEO Matthew Wright.
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Only 38% of businesses are tracking Scope 3 emissions: IBM report
Greenhouse gases in supply chains represent the largest source of most industries’ carbon footprint, but many firms are just beginning to account for them.
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory names head of supply chain, manufacturing
Scott Ouellet was appointed to the position effective Sept. 18.
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Deep DiveThe ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain
From pollution to human rights violations, new European laws are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.
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Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims
The beverage giant disputed the claim, saying the third-party operations in question are not suppliers for the product.
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Flexe lays off 33% of its workforce
The 131 job cuts are expected to begin in November in Seattle.
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FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots
The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.
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Zipline’s drone delivery plans expand with key FAA exemption
The company joins the likes of UPS in being able to operate commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight.
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FTC, 17 states sue Amazon for ‘exploiting its monopoly power’
The e-commerce giant defended the practices outlined in the lawsuit, saying they “spur competition and innovation across the retail industry.”
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‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo
Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.
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COVID-19 test makers get federal funds to boost production capacity as cases rise
A dozen domestic test manufacturers will get $600 million from the U.S. government to aid in the efforts.
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Amazon expanding program in which items ship without added packaging
The company can help sellers redesign products' packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.
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Union Pacific speeds up cross-border intermodal transit times
Railroads are seeking competitive advantages like faster service to secure business from the rising nearshoring wave.
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FedEx isn’t worried about the US Postal Service’s lack of peak season fees
The vast majority of FedEx shippers aren't on the hook for holiday surcharges because they don't have enough volume to qualify, an executive said.
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Walmart GoLocal teams up with air cargo platform for faster transit times
The SmartKargo partnership expands the delivery service's capabilities for retailers and e-commerce companies.
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Macy’s supplier diversity program seeks applications for 2024 class
Established in 2011, The Workshop at Macy’s program has supported over 220 graduate brands as the retailer tries to increase representation in its vendor base.
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Rent the Runway secures new UPS deal to reduce transportation costs
Through the agreement reached last month, UPS will handle most of the online apparel rental company’s shipping needs.
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Chick-fil-A expands supply chain footprint with North Carolina distribution center
The 120,000-square-foot facility, owned by the restaurant chain’s distribution subsidiary, is slated to open in Q3 2024.
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MycoWorks begins production of mushroom biofiber at new South Carolina facility
The factory could produce millions of square feet of the firm’s leather alternative material each year.
