Logistics: Page 27


  • A commanding general views the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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    Retrieved from U.S. Army on April 05, 2024
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    Baltimore port channel set to fully reopen by end of May

    The Army Corps of Engineers is working to open a temporary channel for auto and farm equipment shipments by the end of April.

    By April 5, 2024
  • Aggregated returns arrive at a Happy Returns hub for processing.
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    UPS’ Happy Returns inks partnership with Two Boxes

    The integration will help warehouse operators using Two Boxes’ returns processing software handle volume from Happy Returns more efficiently.

    By April 3, 2024
  • Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    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
  • An ocean vessel takes berth at an ocean terminal,
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    Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects up to $10M impact from Baltimore bridge collapse

    The Norway-based ocean carrier said it's rerouting cargo as the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts its vessel operations.

    By April 3, 2024
  • A FedEx employee sorts boxes on the sidewalk on November 21, 2019 in New York City.
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    FedEx, UPS adding delivery fees in parts of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago

    The surcharges from both carriers will take effect this month in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., many covering major urban areas.

    By April 3, 2024
  • A red train displaying the Canadian Pacific logo moves along a track.
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    Federal regulators mandate two-person crews for Class I railroads

    Rail industry executives and labor unions have clashed on the issue for the past two years.

    By April 2, 2024
  • Walmart truck distribution center
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    Walmart letting businesses tap into its route optimization tech

    The move to sell its proprietary AI-driven software contributes to the retailer’s business diversification strategy.

    By April 1, 2024
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    UPS wins US Postal Service air cargo contract, usurping FedEx

    The delivery giant will ramp up its activity with the agency after a transition period, eventually moving the majority of its domestic air cargo.

    By April 1, 2024
  • Workers in Hard Hats and Safety Vests Stand in Container Terminal.
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    Stop doom-scrolling your supply chain

    Disruption is the reality of the modern world. How can you ensure your supply chain handles it without total fallout?

    April 1, 2024
  • A cargo ship struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024.
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    How auto supply chain managers can navigate the Baltimore port stoppages

    Alternative port assessments, along with contract and obligation reviews, are among the steps experts say shippers should consider.

    By March 29, 2024
  • A sign shows the Port of Baltimore Seagirt Cargo area outside the Baltimore Port.
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    Port of Baltimore crisis: What supply chain managers need to know

    Supply Chain Dive asked experts how rerouting by land and sea could work after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

    By March 29, 2024
  • A Walmart paper mailer.
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    Walmart hikes return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders

    The retailer didn't disclose the extent of the increase, which it attributed to "changing market conditions."

    By March 29, 2024
  • A UPS delivery truck drives through an intersection on June 12, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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    5 takeaways from UPS’ 2024 investor and analyst day

    Company officials provided details on the company's future with Amazon, the evolution of its pricing technology, growth in healthcare and more.

    By March 28, 2024
  • Cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    East Coast ports say they are ready for Baltimore cargo

    The Port of Virginia and the Port of New York and New Jersey can serve as alternative ports for ships that were destined to Baltimore.

    By March 28, 2024
  • A Wing drone is in flight.
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    5 ways drone delivery providers are advancing in 2024

    Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.

    By March 28, 2024
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    Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption

    CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.

    By March 27, 2024
  • A sign shows the Port of Baltimore Seagirt Cargo area outside the Baltimore Port.
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    How the Baltimore bridge disaster is impacting supply chains

    The port is opening up alternate channels for vessel traffic, while stakeholders are adapting with their own workarounds.

    By Updated June 13, 2024
  • In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    Baltimore truckers, dockworkers brace for Key Bridge collapse effects

    The downed bridge is marooning the Port of Baltimore and threatening the region's supply chain.

    By March 27, 2024
  • UPS employees load boxes from a posi-sorter chute into an air container at UPS Worldport on January 3, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS plans to close around 200 US facilities, shift volume to automated hubs

    The company is consolidating locations as part of its "Network of the Future" initiative, which aims to reduce its labor needs and save $3 billion by 2028.

    By March 26, 2024
  • An image of a Maersk warehouse,
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    Maersk seeks bigger stake in booming cross-border market

    A new Tijuana, Mexico, facility will target the technology, automotive, retail and lifestyle sectors.

    By March 25, 2024
  • Ocean shipping vessel heads toward the Pacific Ocean after passing through the Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks
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    At the Panama Canal: Booking slots open up at a waterway on the mend

    The canal authority increased daily booking slots to 27 and is implementing long-term solutions like cross-filling.

    By March 25, 2024
  • A truck drives near shipping containers stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023.
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    Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes leap 60% YoY in February

    Risks ranging from Red Sea disruptions to Panama Canal restrictions keep fueling shipper diversions to the West Coast port.

    By March 22, 2024
  • A FedEx cargo plane carrying pallets of baby formula arrives at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    FedEx could be ‘weeks away’ from US Postal Service contract decision

    The company is pursuing a new air transportation deal that would align with its ongoing network overhaul, Chief Commercial Officer Brie Carere said.

    By March 22, 2024
  • A GXO warehouse facility.
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    GXO doubled its use of warehouse vision tech in 2023

    The solution helps automate validation and reduce errors in the company’s facilities.

    By March 22, 2024
  • A FedEx worker makes a delivery on September 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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    FedEx charges ahead with Network 2.0, rolling out to dozens more locations in 2024

    The plan to integrate its separate Express and Ground delivery networks will help close a key gap with UPS, one executive said.

    By March 22, 2024
  • An OnTrac delivery vehicle.
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    Can 7-day delivery give OnTrac an edge in a soft market?

    The service's success will hinge on shippers' own capabilities and how much consumers value Saturday and Sunday deliveries.

    By March 21, 2024