Logistics


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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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    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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    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
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    FedEx, UPS delivery prices set for record-high Q4

    Easing fuel prices and a discounting activity rebound offered relief in Q3, but peak season surcharges will turn up the heat, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By • Oct. 16, 2026
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    5 trends defining consumer electronics supply chains

    Fighting the memory supply crisis is front and center, pushing companies to refine planning practices and rethink product mix and logistics tactics, experts say.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    How UNFI tackles higher fuel prices

    The wholesale food distributor is managing surging diesel costs by hedging and using an AI platform to optimize routes.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    California diesel prices remain above $8 per gallon as truckers call for relief

    Elevated costs could extend well into next year, an energy expert tells Trucking Dive.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    UPS’ Happy Returns comes to TikTok Shop

    Pacsun and Everlane are among the retailers tapping into the new integration ahead of the post-holiday returns rush.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026
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    CBP eyes earlier filing deadlines for low-cost imports, postal changes

    The proposed adjustments could spur higher shipping costs and USPS capacity issues, but trade compliance would improve, the agency said.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026
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    Panama Canal challenges drive shippers to Port of Los Angeles

    High fuel costs are also pushing shippers and carriers to shift volume to the San Pedro Bay port to avoid longer transit times.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    NYC offers $5M to move deliveries away from peak hours

    The city wants more commercial deliveries to be made at night to combat congestion, and the funding aims to help businesses achieve that goal.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    Walmart to expand Wing drone delivery to Denver, Seattle

    By next year, the retailer and partner Wing plan to offer aerial delivery from more than 270 stores across the country.

    By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 13, 2026
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    A smarter path to distribution growth

    See how flexible warehousing lets companies test new markets before making long-term commitments.

    By Joe Greek • Oct. 12, 2026
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    Golden Week slowdown may not be enough to ease Transpacific ocean rates

    While the holiday in China may keep rates stable, weather-related disruptions are keeping freight fees elevated, Freightos reported.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Nippon Express launches Transpacific air freight service to meet AI-driven cargo demand

    The company and Japan Airlines' weekly circuit connects Los Angeles with key hubs in Asia for AI and semiconductor cargo.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Federal court clears way for class-action suit against IEEPA tariffs

    By certifying a class of importers this week, the Court of International Trade seeks to ensure all businesses that paid the illegal levies receive reimbursements.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Molson Coors taps chief supply chain officer for Americas

    Matthew Hook will step into the role on Oct. 12 with a mandate of continuing to modernize operations and boost service levels.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Nippon Express aims to boost US transport reliability with 5-day service

    The delivery offering provides long-haul transit from Nippon Express warehouses near the Port of Los Angeles to any U.S. destination within 100 miles of designated metropolitan areas.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Amazon launches 2 new China-to-US air freight options

    The Air SMP and Economy Air services can speed up inventory replenishment and help with peak season preparations, according to Amazon.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Air freight shippers weary of long-term fixed contracts

    Three-month agreements represented 60% of new shipper contracts starting in Q3, up from 47% in Q2, Xeneta reported.

    By • Oct. 7, 2026
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    McCormick cites higher freight, input costs in lifting inflation forecast

    The spice and seasoning maker is mitigating the impact through pricing and productivity measures, as well as the acquisition of a Mexico subsidiary.

    By • Oct. 7, 2026
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    USTR initiates next stage of USMCA review

    The agency is seeking public comment as part of the annual review process triggered by the U.S.’ decision not to extend the pact this summer.

    By • Oct. 7, 2026
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    Why one brand adopted Amazon’s growing inventory replenishment service

    Moralve is using Amazon Global Warehousing and Distribution for more effective product allocation in markets beyond the U.S., its CEO said.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
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    How Etsy is pushing freight decarbonization

    The marketplace is among several shippers that will claim zero-emission trucking certificates to help cover added operational expenses for electric trucks.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026