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    CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch

    The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    UPS growing RFID usage to boost shipper visibility, trim manual scans

    The carrier will equip U.S. hubs with RFID sensors and customers with label printers as it looks to connect nearly all of its packages with the technology, an executive said.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Trendline

    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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    Iran war is ‘a concern, but it’s not a worry,’ Los Angeles port director says

    Transpacific trade remains solid despite Middle East tensions as retailers have already begun replenishing summer inventory, per a port press briefing Monday.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    FedEx Freight counting on scale to deliver revenue growth

    The LTL carrier, preparing for a June spinoff from FedEx, is targeting higher-growth customer segments "that align with our offerings," an executive said.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains

    Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy supply chain management.

    By Shefali Kapadia • April 13, 2026
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    Norfolk Southern focuses on freight growth in latest partnership

    Jaguar Transport Holdings will assume local switching operations for the rail giant at a Georgia facility that supports shippers reliant on truck-to-rail services.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    FedEx One Rate prices to jump in April

    Increases vary based on shipping characteristics but generally hover around 7%, although some package types will be hit harder, one expert said.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    Building resilient supply chains in an era of constant disruption

    How manufacturers are building more resilient, adaptable supply chains in a volatile world.

    April 13, 2026
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    Strategic intermodal integration: Efficiency, visibility and the new length-of-haul

    With fuel volatility and tightening capacity, intermodal is key for resilient, modern supply chains.

    April 13, 2026
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    CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns

    The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Georgia Ports Authority to open inland port, targeting manufacturers

    The port aims to serve 330 Georgia producers in industries like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt

    The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

    The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    FedEx, pilots union reach tentative contract agreement

    The deal, which would raise pilots’ hourly wages by nearly 40%, is the second tentative pact between the two parties during a multiyear negotiations process.

    By • April 9, 2026
  • Packages move down a conveyor belt at an Amazon same-day delivery facility in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 2, 2024.
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    Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities

    Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    USPS to shift some volume as it installs new sortation equipment

    The Postal Service will temporarily send affected packages to alternate locations amid a push to modernize its infrastructure.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Trump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran

    The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump's power to issue broad levies.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Iran war sways air cargo contract negotiations

    The rising cost of jet fuel pushed rates from Northeast and Southeast Asia to North America up by mid to high double digits, Xeneta reported.

    By • April 7, 2026
  • A U.S. Postal Service worker unpacks packages from a truck on December 02, 2019 in San Francisco, California.
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    Postal Service, Amazon reach scaled-back delivery deal

    The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    How UPS is using AI, from shipper pricing to customs clearance

    As the carrier embraces AI and data analytics across its operations, it's training employees on how to better wield new technologies, a UPS executive said.

    By • April 6, 2026
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    UPS sets limits on driver buyouts in deal with Teamsters union

    The carrier has agreed to cap the number of buyout payments to 7,500 drivers under a program it says has received "strong interest across the country."

    By • April 6, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    How FedEx, UPS shippers can limit fuel surcharge pressures

    Securing discounts, trimming overall delivery charges and tapping alternative carriers are among the methods customers should explore, experts said.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper

    Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment

    The increase, averaging 17 cents per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    FedEx’s next AI leap to feature RFID, robotics

    The carrier is scaling its use of physical assets powered by AI to strengthen network reliability and improve connectivity with shippers, a FedEx executive said.

    By • April 1, 2026