Logistics

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    Reshoring and foreign direct investment added 247K manufacturing jobs in 2025

    The result “essentially matched” the previous year, per the Reshoring Initiative, which expects 25% growth in reshoring-related jobs in 2026.

    By Jeff Kinney • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Norfolk Southern, Schneider National team to scale East Coast intermodal reach

    The railroad’s potential merger with Union Pacific is “the icing on the cake” of the partnership, Schneider CEO Jim Filter said. 

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Why more inventory won’t fix your supply chain’s fill rate

    Record inventory but still missing fill rate targets? The problem isn't supply or forecasting; it's your supply chain decision layer. Here's how to fix it.

    By Susana Castello Gonzalo and Alex Bowen • Nov. 2, 2026
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    UPS aims to double RFID-labeled volume from customer locations

    The carrier expects 6 million packages a day will benefit from the offering in 2027, increasing shipper visibility in the process, CEO Carol Tomé said.

    By • Oct. 30, 2026
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    FedEx drawing parcel-focused shippers to its air freight services

    Air freight demand from traditionally parcel-centric customers is rising as the carrier pushes for more business in high-value segments like AI and data centers.

    By • Oct. 29, 2026
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    OPI, Nioxin owner appoints chief supply chain officer

    Javier Huerta will oversee The Wella Company’s sourcing, manufacturing and logistics capabilities, effective Dec. 1

    By • Oct. 29, 2026
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    Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation

    Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.

    By Jim Tyson • Updated Oct. 28, 2026
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    Coty pursues less air freight, more ocean and rail transport

    The beauty giant has cut air cargo by 48% since 2019 as the company looks to trim emissions in its supply chain.

    By • Oct. 28, 2026
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    UPS gears up for peak season with less Amazon volume in tow

    The carrier expects U.S. volume to dip year over year in Q4, but packages from other customer segments are projected to boost revenue.

    By • Oct. 27, 2026
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    USTR weighs extending pause on China-linked vessel fees to January

    The suspension is currently set to lift Nov. 9, but the agency said more time would allow the U.S. and China to further negotiations.

    By • Oct. 26, 2026
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    USPS to debut weekly fuel fee in 2027, matching FedEx, UPS practices

    The surcharge for package shipping services will be tied to diesel and jet fuel prices, which have been climbing this year.

    By • Oct. 26, 2026
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    Inside FedEx’s Network 2.0 overhaul

    A facility in a Dallas suburb offers a glimpse into FedEx’s newly integrated approach for sorting and delivering packages across the country.

    By , • Oct. 26, 2026
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    UPS plans 5.9% rate increase on Dec. 21

    The carrier's average rate bump will match FedEx's upcoming increase, but UPS also has additional changes in store.

    By • Oct. 26, 2026
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    CSX sees rail conversion opportunities from battered trucking market

    The railroad is reviewing shipper truckload files to provide service and cost comparisons for intermodal opportunities.

    By • Oct. 26, 2026
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    Trump tweaks Canada tariffs, removing certain goods while adding others

    Plywood and certain packaging materials are among the products that will no longer face the 50% tariff, effective Oct. 30. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2026
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    DHL boosts US-Asia cold chain connectivity for healthcare shippers

    For temperature-sensitive goods, DHL Global Forwarding has added air freight corridors connecting Cincinnati with key hubs in Asia.

    By • Oct. 23, 2026
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    Stord expands network with AMS Fulfillment purchase

    The acquisition bolsters Stord's presence in key East Coast and West Coast hubs while building upon other recent deals.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Extended peak season drives high dwell times at San Pedro Bay ports

    The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association said record volumes in September pushed up the time cargo remained idle, both for rail and truck transport.

    By • Oct. 21, 2026
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    Trump’s 50% Canada tariffs challenged in court

    A lawsuit filed Tuesday with the Court of International Trade alleges the president exceeded his power in using a 96-year-old statute to impose tariffs.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    How Whataburger’s CSCO diversified suppliers to curb inflation — and fought fires along the way

    The burger chain has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Bluffworks targets lower fulfillment costs after provider switch

    The travel apparel brand’s CEO spoke to Supply Chain Dive on making the switch to Cart.com after invoicing failures from its previous fulfillment partner.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Walmart approves 8 more parcel carriers for seller-fulfilled shipping

    The retailer's marketplace now allows businesses to use DoorDash, UniUni and others if they are managing deliveries themselves.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Port of Savannah to build 3.5M TEU container terminal

    The port expects to be able to handle 12 million TEUs annually once construction is complete.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Supply chain visibility tells you what happened. Can you see what it cost?

    Supply chain visibility can tell you what happened. Transportation Financial Intelligence™ helps explain what it cost, why it happened and what should happen next.

    Oct. 19, 2026
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    From library to logistics: Cathy Morrow Roberson shares career insights

    “There are so many more opportunities today than there were when I started my business," the managing director of Logistics Trends & Insights told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • Oct. 16, 2026