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American Eagle touts Quiet Logistics deal as ‘the anti-Amazon’
The acquisition has contributed to an approximately 35% reduction in delivery times, executives said on an earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 8, 2022 -
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Manufacturing orders down, prices up amid war in Ukraine, China shutdowns
Persistent extended lead times, which have pushed many companies to place orders in advance, could ease sometime in the summer, said ISM’s Timothy Fiore.
By Colin Campbell • April 7, 2022 -
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How PepsiCo plans to use EVs to meet sustainability goals
The food and beverage giant is working on a “large-scale rollout and implementation of electric vehicles” as it looks to reduce direct emissions by 75% by 2030.
By S.L. Fuller • April 6, 2022 -
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US awards $2.7B to fortify ports, waterways
The funding for 300 U.S. Army Corp of Engineers projects aims to improve supply chain resiliency in the face of climate change.
By Colin Campbell • March 31, 2022 -
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STB poised to decide reciprocal switching rules as shippers, railroads remain at odds
Shippers want regulation to combat service declines. Railroads say it will cause new headaches and potentially more congestion.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 30, 2022 -
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By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for supply chains
The president’s requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.
By Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022 -
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Tracking the air cargo industry’s response to Russia’s war on Ukraine
Latvia-based airline airBaltic is using a multimodal transportation system to deliver cargo from Kyiv to major European hubs.
By Max Garland • Updated May 12, 2022 -
JB Hunt, BNSF partner to boost intermodal capacity
The companies have begun collaborating on how to optimize flows and manage capacity using properties near key facilities in Southern California and Chicago.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 23, 2022 -
Canadian Pacific work stoppage ends as railroad, union enter arbitration
The agreement avoids additional supply chain pain for businesses already beset by rising shipping and commodity costs.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 22, 2022 -
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Shenzhen charters freighter to reduce Hong Kong border snags
China’s efforts to curb COVID-19’s spread have already put pressure on air cargo rates and forced carriers to adapt.
By Max Garland • March 21, 2022 -
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TL spot rates climb as Canadian Pacific shuts down due to labor dispute
The railroad locked out workers and is halting operations after failing to reach an agreement with the union.
By Max Garland • Updated March 20, 2022 -
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Port of Los Angeles container volumes could ‘soften’ this spring
The ripple effects of factory shutdowns in China might benefit port operations, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a briefing.
By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022 -
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Costco grows its LTL arm to fulfill 85% of big-and-bulky home deliveries
The retailer’s acquisition of a middle- and final-mile carrier as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold has allowed it to take more control over its delivery process.
By Max Garland • March 16, 2022 -
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White House plans to launch supply chain data-sharing portal
The Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Transportation, aims to produce a proof-of-concept freight information exchange by the end of summer.
By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022 -
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Party City adopts new logistics practices to shorten lead times
The strategies include leasing containers and chartering ships.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 15, 2022 -
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Ukraine crisis, rising fuel costs drive up air cargo surcharges
Airspace restrictions have also rendered some flights between Asia and Europe economically infeasible, said Flexport executive Neel Jones Shah.
By Max Garland • March 11, 2022 -
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‘Every ship is full’: Ocean issues expected to continue through 2023
Low capacity and vessel delays are here to stay, industry insiders said at the TPM22 conference in Long Beach, California.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 9, 2022 -
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Ocean carriers, ports want to grow the South Atlantic Chassis Pool
A rise in volumes has the ports looking for ways to expand equipment availability and improve efficiency. Their plan is to give the pool manager more control.
By Colin Campbell • March 9, 2022 -
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White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US
President Joe Biden said the actions would “inflict further pain on Putin, but there will be cost as well here.”
By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022 -
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Weber: Ocean shipping rates ‘four times historical averages’
The outdoor cooking products maker is resorting to the spot market and is paying up to $16,000 on average per container.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2022 -
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White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks
The Biden administration looks to expand zero-emission technology as it announces a proposal to dramatically curb truck emissions by 2031.
By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022 -
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Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd asked to provide rate information to US lawmakers
Carriers are under scrutiny as ocean rates for shipments from Asia have climbed 204% YoY for the West Coast, according to Freightos.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Apex LogisticsSpeaking volumes—What freight forwarders hear from small/medium-sized enterprises
How SMEs can optimize a freight forwarder partnership to gain capacity.
March 7, 2022 -
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Fuel surcharges loom for shippers as Ukraine crisis drives up oil prices
As the price of oil surpasses $100 per barrel, trucking companies are expected to pass on the costs.
By Jim Stinson • March 4, 2022 -
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Long flights, grounded fleets: How the war in Ukraine could alter heavy airfreight capacity
Many planes capable of transporting heavy goods are part of fleets from Ukraine and Russia.
By Max Garland • March 4, 2022
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