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How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season
Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 22, 2023 -
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FedEx gains volume from UPS labor talks, Yellow bankruptcy in Q1
The carrier added 400,000 more packages a day by August's end as shippers fretted over a potential UPS strike.
By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.
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August air cargo spot rates hit lowest level since pandemic
Falling rates amid soft demand are dampening airlines’ hopes of a peak season, according to Clive Data Services.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Walmart wants employees to make more last-mile deliveries
The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.
By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season
Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.
By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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DHL eCommerce opens consolidated distribution center near CVG airport
The $74 million facility is part of the company’s five-year growth plan as it looks to automate its U.S. facilities and increase its network footprint.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Amazon, Maersk renew biofuel shipping partnership
A new wrinkle in the logistics giants' ongoing efforts is the ability for Amazon to move goods on methanol-enabled ships.
By Alejandra Salgado • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Canadian National, Norfolk Southern add US-Canada intermodal service
The railroads’ joint venture will provide connections from Kansas City and Atlanta to several points across Canada beginning Oct. 2.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2,000 trucks by year’s end
The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 18, 2023 -
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Amazon asks sellers to bring Black Friday inventory in early
Fulfillment center employees will shift their focus from receiving to order processing in November, the company told sellers.
By Max Garland • Sept. 18, 2023 -
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Amazon Shipping has price edge over top carriers, execs say
The service won’t add peak season fees this year, unlike FedEx and UPS.
By Max Garland • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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Supply Chain by Amazon: 5 takeaways from its annual seller conference
The end-to-end set of services' capabilities will continue to expand, company executives said at Amazon Accelerate.
By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Flexport
Flexport’s new product launch builds on Shopify Logistics acquisition
Flexport Revolution advances the company's push to provide fulfillment services tailored for small- and medium-sized businesses.
By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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2023 UPS-Teamsters negotiationsUPS, Teamsters deal could ramp up wage pressure for logistics firms
Rival FedEx has already laid out plans to increase wages for its employees in October.
By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative
Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.
By Alejandra Salgado • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Amazon unveils end-to-end supply chain services
Through Supply Chain by Amazon, sellers can have Amazon handle their logistics from manufacturers to customers.
By Max Garland • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck
The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Yamaha deploys project44 solutions for improved ocean and port visibility
The musical and audio equipment maker said pandemic supply chain disruptions spurred it to rethink its logistics management approach.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 11, 2023 -
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Walmart scaling fulfillment services for third-party sellers
At its first seller summit, the retailer also announced plans to open Walmart Marketplace to businesses in Chile.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 11, 2023 -
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UPS gains critical exemption to operate drones beyond line of sight
A new ground-based surveillance system will allow UPS to fly Matternet M2 drones without a visual line of sight throughout the route, setting the stage for increased delivery activity.
By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2023 -
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UPS unveils 5.9% shipping rate increase, higher peak season surcharges
The rate hike applies to Ground, Air and International services and will take effect Dec. 26.
By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2023 -
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Dollar General automates South Carolina distribution center
The technology will enable the retailer to process thousands of additional SKUs from its warehouse and improve storage.
By Alejandra Salgado • Sept. 8, 2023 -
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STB proposes reciprocal switching rule in push for improved rail service
The new rule would provide shippers a path to switching shipments to another nearby railroad if service levels are not adequate.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels
Increased shipping restrictions and higher prices could be “especially problematic” as corn and soybean harvests advance, the USDA reported.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Courtesy of Flexport
Flexport CEO Dave Clark resigns, founder Ryan Petersen takes over
In a statement Wednesday, Clark said Petersen is best suited to lead the company as it shifts its focus back to "growth in the core freight business.”
By Max Garland • Sept. 7, 2023
