Logistics


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    US imposes tariffs over forced labor before global duty ends

    Imports from 60 trading partners will be subject to either a 10% or 12.5% tariff, effective Friday, the same day Section 122 levies will expire.

    By July 23, 2026
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    FedEx unveils 2026 peak season fees, higher home delivery prices loom

    The carrier's holiday surcharges, which apply across various shipping services, will be higher than they were last year.

    By July 23, 2026
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    Inside the trends affecting logistics management

    Rising fuel costs, a post-de minimis world and a looming rail merger are among the challenges logistics managers are facing.  

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    MSC, CMA CGM introduce fresh Panama Canal surcharges

    The ocean carriers said the fees were necessary due to operational constraints and lower water levels at the major waterway.

    By July 23, 2026
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    Tractor Supply taps Instacart for same-day delivery

    The partnership adds to various last-mile upgrades the retailer has deployed in recent months.

    By July 22, 2026
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    Trump maps out 200% tariffs for generic pharmaceuticals

    The president said Tuesday he would maintain duty-free treatment for qualifying goods the next two years before hiking the tariffs in ensuing years.

    By July 22, 2026
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    USPS launches smart locker service for local transactions

    Local XChange offers a secure package storage option for buyers and sellers on online marketplaces, the agency said.

    By July 22, 2026
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    Maersk to open $100M fulfillment hub in Massachusetts

    The 617,000-square-foot facility near Boston, which will serve a large e-commerce customer, is set to open in August.

    By July 22, 2026
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    Best Buy names chief fulfillment and operations officer

    Duane Scarboro is responsible for sourcing, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery and service in the new role, which went into effect last week.

    By July 21, 2026
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    US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports

    The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

    By Updated July 21, 2026
  • A UPS worker in Manhattan delivers packages on his daily rounds on July 24, 2023 in New York City.
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    Fuel surcharges wallop FedEx, UPS shippers as Amazon looms

    With customers facing elevated fees and seeking discounts, Amazon’s delivery services could impact market pricing in the long term, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By July 20, 2026
  • Maersk Head of Transpacific Market for Ocean Ranole Beng speaks during an online Supply Chain Outlook event alongside IMC Logistics Chief Strategy Officer Donna Lemm and hosted by Supply Chain Dive reporter Alejandra Carranza.
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    Logistics resiliency is critical as disruptions pile up in 2026

    “It is increasingly difficult to really predict where that next disruption is going to come from,” Ranole Beng, Maersk's head of Transpacific market for ocean, said in a virtual panel.

    By July 20, 2026
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    Tariffs, Iran war prompt ocean shippers to scrap tradition

    The Port of Los Angeles logged over 1 million TEUs in June, but ocean shipping faces a murky second half of year, Executive Director Gene Seroka says.

    By July 17, 2026
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    Walmart bets on AI and digital twins to shape its supply chain strategy

    The technology helps the retailer get products around the world, despite global conflict or weather challenges, Walmart's Indira Uppuluri said.

    By Paige Gross • July 16, 2026
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    US tags Brazil imports with 25% tariff

    The fresh levy will go into effect July 22 with exemptions for a list of goods, including those covered by Section 232 duties.

    By July 16, 2026
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    DHL Global Forwarding expands Transpacific air cargo capacity with new route

    The thrice-weekly Bangkok-Cincinnati service connects manufacturing regions in Southeast Asia to U.S. hubs.

    By July 15, 2026
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    Rapid delivery cements itself as a ‘mainstream’ grocery option, report says

    Retailers are partnering with Instacart and DoorDash, while major retailers like Walmart and Amazon operate their own services.

    By Peyton Bigora • July 15, 2026
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    Mitsubishi Motors taps Texas port to boost US auto distribution

    The company selected Port Freeport to improve its transportation flows to Gulf and Midwest dealer partners.

    By July 15, 2026
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    Marzetti taps Schwan supply chain head for CSCO

    Mark Carter will oversee the speciality food maker's continued efforts to simplify its network and improve productivity.

    By July 14, 2026
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    Strauss, DHL Supply Chain ink end-to-end logistics deal

    The partnership, which covers warehousing, distribution and product customization, aims to streamline order processing and drive faster turnaround times for the workwear brand.

    By July 14, 2026
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    Port of Savannah-linked corridor to streamline flow of goods

    The connector with I-16 will provide more efficient transport to and from inland markets by reducing rail crossings and truck traffic, per the Georgia Ports Authority.

    By July 14, 2026
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    Should the Postal Service reassess its UPS air contract?

    The USPS Office of Inspector General suggested the agency consider if a new deal is the best path forward as it struggles to meet minimum volume requirements.

    By July 14, 2026
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    Gordie Howe bridge set to open July 27 after weekslong delay

    Projections show each hour 400 commercial vehicles could cross the new span between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, originally scheduled to debut last month.

    By July 13, 2026
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    Amazon announces 2026 holiday fulfillment fees, advises early shipping

    The company's ongoing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge will apply to the peak season fees, which start Oct. 15.

    By July 13, 2026
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    BNSF to build $4B rail facility in California

    The planned 4,500-acre Barstow International Gateway will feature transload warehouses and manage intermodal shipments.

    By July 10, 2026
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    Amazon Shipping looks to snag FedEx, UPS customers with low pricing

    Fewer surcharges are among the tactics the service is using to gain market share after opening to all businesses earlier this year, experts said.

    By July 9, 2026