Logistics
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Maersk, HMM, ZIM to charge 'street turn' fees in the US
As some shipping lines announce new fees for round-trip use of containers and chassis, others prepare to digitalize the process.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 16, 2019
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In the flu shot supply chain, lives are on the line
Few states have systems that allow them visibility into how many vaccines have been administered, making restocking and public health efforts less efficient.
By Rich Weissman • Jan. 15, 2019
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Available warehouse space at lowest level since 2000
Only 7% of industrial real estate is currently available as e-commerce has driven demand for more warehouse space.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 15, 2019
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UPS adds Saturday pickup, faster delivery for exporters
Shipments picked up on Saturday can be delivered as soon as Monday, one day faster than in the past.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 15, 2019
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UPS and Amazon: A tale of 2 last-mile sustainability strategies
Carriers and retailers view sustainability from different vantage points, influencing their decisions on adopting goals and strategies for the last mile.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 15, 2019
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Walmart plans high-tech consolidation center
The facility in Colton, California, will receive shipments from suppliers before sending them to distribution centers and reduce the numbers of orders suppliers have to fulfill from 42 to 1.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 14, 2019
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EPA: Pharmaceuticals in reverse supply chain are hazardous waste
A new regulation could prompt uncertainty as players in the pharmaceutical supply chain evaluate compliance.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 14, 2019
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FedEx pilots home delivery service for bulky goods
The carrier joins the likes of XPO Logistics seeking to take advantage of a bustling e-commerce market for furniture and appliances.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 14, 2019
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Think peak season was hard work? UPS exec says 2019 will be harder
Flexible capacity and collaborative planning will be paramount for growth this year, as retailers and 3PLs face a peak season five days shorter than in 2018.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 14, 2019
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What drives retailers to seek supply chain visibility?
The majority of retailers appear to have gotten the message that visibility is a must whether trying to withstand new tariffs or exploring new fulfillment models.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2019
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JB Hunt acquires 'big and bulky' last-mile provider
In acquiring Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery, J.B. Hunt gains 14 warehouses and more than 1,000 independent contractors, carriers and delivery drivers capable of completing over 2 million annual deliveries.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 11, 2019
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DHL taps robotics to boost productivity 25%
The company hired "around 5,000-plus" seasonal employees and invested in automated recruitment processes to cope with high demand at the end of the year.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 10, 2019
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UK airports invest in anti-drone technology
Airports around the world are vulnerable to drone incursions that could snarl passenger and freight traffic for days.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 09, 2019
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FedEx, UPS, USPS all above 97% on-time deliveries in peak season
The three carriers made concrete efforts to boost capacity and these stats are the first indication of investments paying off.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 09, 2019
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Modern warehouses adapt to the new reality of e-commerce
Construction, customization, technology and location are all evolving to meet consumer demand.
By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 08, 2019
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Pending air quality regulations have warehouse, trucking industries feeling cautious
California regulators want to significantly reduce truck fleet emissions by 2023, but how to make that happen is yet to be determined.
By Cindy Dubin
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Intermodal rail growth drives warehouse construction near hubs
As intermodal rail volumes grow, inland hubs are gaining significance in the supply chain, and developers are responding.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 08, 2019
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Amazon adds keyless garage entry for parcel deliveries
Digital locks can prevent package theft and encourage e-commerce orders, but privacy concerns linger among consumers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 08, 2019
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New Segway robot joins autonomous delivery race
The delivery potential of the "Loomo" remains unclear, but Segway-Ninebot CEO Luke Gao insists it will help solve the last mile in crowded cities.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 04, 2019
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DoorDash hits the road with autonomous vehicle delivery
The company partnered with GM's Cruise Automation to test self-driving vehicles for grocery and restaurant delivery in San Francisco.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 04, 2019
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How Walmart hired 1,400 drivers last year
Shorter hiring cycles and referral bonuses helped Walmart meet its driver needs in a tight labor market.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 03, 2019
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UK preps emergency supply chain as Brexit nears 'cliff-edge scenario'
The country's Department for Transport awarded three freight contracts for carriers to ease congestion in case the U.K. leaves the EU in March without a new trade deal.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 03, 2019
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China will build 150 high-tech logistics hubs by 2025
Major seaports as well as inland cities will help facilitate fulfillment in the world's largest e-commerce market.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 02, 2019
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Tesla had quite a year in 2018
Though founder Elon Musk’s antics on Twitter were often the lead story in 2018, the company’s supply chain difficulties also made headlines.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018
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Supply Chain Dive's 10 best stories of 2018
Stories of transformation and disruption prevailed in the supply chain landscape.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 21, 2018