Logistics


  • President Donald Trump walks to the Rose Garden of the White House on Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    US reviews China’s compliance with 2020 trade pact

    The White House opened a Section 301 investigation examining whether China fulfilled provisions within an agreement signed during the first Trump administration.

    By Oct. 24, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    UP, NS say a merger will cut carload transit times. Shippers aren’t convinced.

    Carload trip duration and equipment utilization haven’t improved meaningfully despite several other mergers in the last few decades, one expert said.

    By Bill Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Ahold Delhaize invests $860M to build North Carolina distribution center

    The facility will primarily support the Food Lion banner and marks the company’s fourth facility in the state.

    By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 24, 2025
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    Amazon links up with USPS for doorstep returns

    Pickups from the Postal Service have been available for some customers since this summer, per the e-commerce giant.

    By Oct. 23, 2025
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    How UPS, FedEx and DHL Express handle customs hangups post-de minimis

    As parcel carriers try to help shippers navigate U.S. regulatory changes, experts say there are ways to limit negative customs outcomes, such as package disposals.

    By Oct. 22, 2025
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    Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

    The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

    By Oct. 22, 2025
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    FedEx, UPS pricing tweaks set up ground shipping rates for record 2025

    Fuel surcharge pressures and new rounding rules are challenging shippers ahead of peak season, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By Oct. 22, 2025
  • President Donald Trump walks down a hallway toward the East Room of the White House on July 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
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    US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301

    The Trump administration is also proposing to suspend all or some applications of CAFTA-DR benefits to the country, such as tariff concessions.

    By Oct. 21, 2025
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    Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

    However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

    By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Target taps Chevrolet EV fleet for deliveries in Dallas area

    The retailer is pushing to make its last-mile operations more efficient and sustainable via a program using BrightDrop electric vans.

    By Oct. 21, 2025
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    Supreme Court urged to block Trump’s tariffs ahead of November hearing

    Small businesses and states suing the president claimed levies implemented under a 1977 emergency powers act amounted to a $3 trillion tax increase on Americans.

    By Oct. 21, 2025
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    Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp

    The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.

    By Oct. 20, 2025
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    US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

    Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

    By , Oct. 18, 2025
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    Amazon hiking fulfillment fees in 2026

    The e-commerce giant will raise average prices on Fulfillment by Amazon, Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment shipments.

    By Oct. 17, 2025
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    FedEx, Amazon slated for 2025 holiday volume gains: ShipMatrix

    Deliveries are projected to jump 5% from last year's peak season, although UPS and the Postal Service volumes are expected to stay flat.

    By Oct. 17, 2025
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    Shippers expect a holiday peak season despite frontloading efforts: JB Hunt

    A large amount of freight that was imported to avoid tariffs still hasn’t moved through the inland supply chain, per EVP of Sales and Marketing Spencer Frazier.

    By Oct. 17, 2025
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    Deep Dive // Trump tariffs

    What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

    Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

    By Oct. 16, 2025
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    Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan

    The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.

    By Oct. 16, 2025
  • Three U.S. Post Service workers sort packages at a distribution center.
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    USPS plans to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers next month

    Half of the additions will be in California as the agency further consolidates work handled by delivery units into larger facilities.

    By Oct. 16, 2025
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    Ocean rates hit lowest levels since late 2023

    The dip in prices comes as maritime shippers contend with U.S. fees on China-linked vessels and a ceasefire pact that could help reopen Red Sea transport.

    By Oct. 15, 2025
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    US weighs penalties on nations favoring IMO’s maritime decarbonization plan

    Vessels for countries supporting the Net-Zero Framework, a tax aiming to trim shipping emissions, could face blocked port entries or visa restrictions.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    Trump tariffs

    US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes

    The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    How a cookware company is using Amazon’s supply chain services

    Avacraft is simplifying inventory management and documentation processes with support from the e-commerce giant’s offerings, CEO Asha Kangralkar said.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    Built for panic, rebuilt for purpose: Rethinking inventory and space

    Responding to the supply chain instability of the last few years has left many organizations with ad hoc inventory storage systems - how to overcome this?

    Oct. 13, 2025
  • President Donald Trump walks outside the White House on Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Trump tariffs

    Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

    The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

    By Updated Oct. 14, 2025