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Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins
After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack
The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
The 2023 peak shipping season is shaping up to be radically different for each company.
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Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 28, 2023
Port of Savannah cargo volumes dip 19% YoY in October
Despite the drop, TEUs were up 11% month-over-month at the Southeastern port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Courtesy of DB Schenker
Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike
Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office
The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council
After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 12% YoY in October
Despite the overall drop, the port saw a 4% increase in loaded export containers processed at the port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 7% in October
In recent months, San Pedro Bay ports have increased their U.S. market share of containerized imports from Asia.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 15, 2023
Port of Brunswick adds Mexico service as Georgia auto shipments skyrocket
Besides the Gold Star service offered by Zim, CMA CGM also started a new short-sea service carrying vehicles from Mexico to the Southeastern port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Courtesy of Pacific Maritime Association
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise nearly 15% in October
The increase in volumes processed comes as the San Pedro Bay port works to recapture market share.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Courtesy of Grupo México Transportes
Intermodal shippers to get another US-Mexico option in January
J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion to raise rates for second time this year
The year-end increase is effective almost a month sooner than the one the LTL carrier executed at the beginning of this year.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Provided by The Port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports offering $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks
The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal
The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 08, 2023
Georgia Ports Authority cargo volumes fell 8% in September
Despite the volume decline, the port said it saw its busiest September ever, outside of the pandemic-related spike.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Retrieved from Port Everglades on October 02, 2023
Port Everglades cargo volumes fell 5% in September
The port joins others on the East Coast in reporting fewer shipments.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 8, 2023 -
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Feds award $653M for 41 port projects
Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help bolster supply chain infrastructure around the country.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Canal de Panama. (2013). "Panama Canal Miraflores Locks" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Panama Canal.
Panama Canal restrictions to stretch into 2024 as low water levels persist
The constraints have had a limited impact on cargo due to more blank sailings and earlier peak season activity, analysts say.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Retrieved from Maersk on November 03, 2023
Maersk plans thousands of job reductions, says ocean market is ‘worsening’
Looking ahead, the company expects further headwinds as market conditions worsen, CEO Vincent Clerc said in an earnings call.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 3, 2023 -
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Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service
Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Jacksonville Port Authority on October 02, 2023
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes rise 16% in September
Cargo volume growth at Jaxport came from the addition of two new services and an upsize in vessel in one service, a spokesperson said.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 22% in September
The year-over-year decline reflects a resettling of cargo volumes, the port said.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Marion Bull on September 29, 2023
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes drop 12% in September
The year-over-year drop came as the port operator anticipates a slower peak season.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from Workhorse via LinkedIn on October 25, 2023
Workhorse Aero looks to add Horsefly drone to UPS Flight Forward FAA certificate
The approval and partnership would allow Workhorse to scale faster towards its last-mile delivery goals.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Retrieved from Northwest Seaport Alliance on September 20, 2023
Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes soar in September
The Seattle and Tacoma ports saw volumes rise 22% compared to the previous year, reversing a 19-month-long-trend.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 25, 2023
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