Logistics

  • An MSC airplane at Indianapolis International Airport.
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    MSC Air Cargo expands service with third 777 freighter

    The new aircraft will support its existing flights and add a new route between Hong Kong and Texas.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
  • UPS package handlers move shipments from a conveyor belt into package cars at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    Teamsters threaten UPS strike in Louisville after layoffs

    The union's leader gave the delivery giant until Monday to rectify the situation impacting a subset of workers at a package sortation hub.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Top 10 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Ocean CEOs vow to decarbonize maritime shipping

    Leaders from Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other shipping lines called for an end date to building vessels powered only by fossil fuels.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
  • Three Amazon workers in a warehouse prepare orders.
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    Amazon seller fees target low inventory, inbound transportation costs

    The company said the added fulfillment charges will average $0.15 per unit sold once they take effect next year.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    ‘A massive undertaking’: Singing Machine shifts from in-house logistics to 3PL

    ​The karaoke products company now uses Logistics Plus to save costs after a transition that overhauled its customer fulfillment operations.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    NLRB rules against Amazon in New York fulfillment center union organizing case

    The National Labor Relations Board alleges the company unlawfully retaliated against some employees, including by changing work assignments.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 6, 2023
  • A bright yellow sign against a blue roof says "Best Buy" in bold black letters.
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    Best Buy increases reliance on distribution centers for customer delivery

    By reducing the share of online orders shipped from stores, the retailer's employees can focus more on customer-facing services, its CEO said.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup

    The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.

    By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers

    The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Wish launches small parcel delivery service

    WishPost Smart Parcel will allow shippers who don't sell on the e-commerce platform to use its logistics capabilities.

    By • Dec. 4, 2023
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    FedEx, UPS snag Black Friday volume share from regional carriers: Shipium

    National providers' peak season gains indicate their rate discounting efforts are paying off, the shipping platform's CEO said.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Air cargo spot rates perk up in October

    While prices are picking up, freight forwarders still don’t expect major improvement in the market until the second half of 2024, according to Clive Data Services.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
  • People congregate outside of the LDJ5 Amazon Sort Center on April 25, 2022 in New York City.
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    Amazon ramps up warehouse sublease listings

    The company listed roughly 1.5 million square feet for sublease in October, the most in over a year, according to CoStar.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
  • Estes Express Lines' headquarters is in a former life insurance building on West Broad Street in Richmond.
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    Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

    The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Why a beverage alcohol distributor launched a 3PL

    Ankaa Global Logistics caters its services to suppliers working with parent company Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits or other wholesalers.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

    Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
  • President Joe Biden gives remarks on his Trucking Action Plan on the South Lawn of the White House in front of a pair of trucks.
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    White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office

    The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
  • A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams storefront.
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    How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare

    After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Walmart adding parcel stations for faster delivery, greater density

    The retailer plans to have more than 40 stations, described as mini post offices, in its stores by the end of 2023.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
  • Pitney Bowes has deployed four of the AmbiSort B-Series systems in its network so far.
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    How Pitney Bowes is preparing for the 2023 peak season

    Much is at stake for the shipping provider's e-commerce logistics segment to reliably deliver for the holidays. Automation will play a big role.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    "Milk Cartons" by Eric Chan is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Schumer calls for USDA investigation into nationwide milk carton shortage

    The New York senator is calling for help “to find packaging alternatives” and resolve the issue. Many point to Pactiv Evergreen as the source of the supply chain snarl, although no official cause has been confirmed.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Retrieved from Google on Nov. 15, 2023.

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    UPS expanding childcare program to boost warehouse retention

    The initiative at a California hub offers on-site day care in emergency situations, which will expand to more company facilities in 2024.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Sponsored by Fibre Box Association

    Corrugated box industry cuts a box’s greenhouse gas emissions in half

    Corrugated boxes’ environmental impact substantially reduced, greenhouse gas emissions cut in half.

    Nov. 20, 2023
  • A general view of atmosphere at the New York Magazine + Bloomingdale's celebration of the new Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Shop-in-Shop at Bloomingdale's on March 8, 2018 in New York City.
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    After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

    Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
  • The Roll-on/Roll-off vessel Sebring made the first call in Gold Star’s new service between Altamira, Mexico, and Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Port of Brunswick, Georgia.
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    Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 15, 2023
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    Port of Brunswick adds Mexico service as Georgia auto shipments skyrocket

    Besides the Gold Star service offered by Zim, CMA CGM also started a new short-sea service carrying vehicles from Mexico to the Southeastern port.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023