Flexport to cut 20% of workforce as it eyes return to profitability

Layoffs are expected to begin Friday, Oct. 13, CEO Ryan Petersen told employees.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023

Supply chain conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Nov. 2, 2023

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

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Maersk grows air cargo network with LAX gateway

The shipping company opened a 130,000-square-foot facility at the airport, tripling its West Coast handling capacity.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023

UPS reduces some rural area service in efficiency push

Shipments in certain ZIP codes will spend an extra day in transit, but less than 1% of volume is impacted, according to the carrier.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2023

Peak has passed for maritime import volumes: forecast

The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates lowered their forecast based on August figures, noting maritime flows are starting to slow.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2023

Ocean carriers to implement carbon emission surcharges in 2024

CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rolling out the fees to comply with new European Union regulations aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 12, 2023

Which delivery providers have peak season surcharges in 2023?

While UPS and FedEx are rolling out higher holiday fees compared to last year, some carriers aren't partaking in the annual tradition.

By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2023

How low Mississippi River water levels could disrupt grain harvests, again

Back-to-back years of drought are clogging the critical shipping artery and pushing some farmers to new modes of transportation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2023

Uber rolls out package returns service

The offering involves a courier dropping off up to five packages at a local FedEx, UPS or U.S. Postal Service location.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2023

Port of Savannah cargo volumes dip 28% in August

The port’s efforts to refurbish berths limited shipments, said Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 10, 2023

Amazon reopens Seller Fulfilled Prime enrollment, nixes planned fee

The company said it removed the added charge over concerns it would impact program participation.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2023

THG shifts e-commerce sales approach to cut logistics costs

The company’s beauty division is focusing its efforts on markets close to existing distribution hubs in hopes of building “a simpler, more profitable business.”

By Max Garland • Oct. 9, 2023

PortMiami cargo volumes drop 9% in August

The port has seen an on and off trend in volumes all year, the port operator told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 9, 2023

Port Everglades cargo volumes dip 14% in August

The Florida-based port's cargo traffic is returning to pre-COVID levels, CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2023

Flexport plans to cut up to 30% of workers: reports

The freight forwarder already laid off a fifth of its workforce earlier this year as it dealt with the effects of a macroeconomic downturn.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 6, 2023

Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes dip 2% in August

Cargo volumes at Jaxport typically fluctuate by less than 5% due to its mix of trade lanes, a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 5, 2023

FTC vs. Amazon: 4 takeaways on how the company’s fulfillment services affect sellers

The complaint says sellers are cornered into using Fulfillment by Amazon, squeezing out alternative providers. Here’s how.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2023

Parcel carriers’ on-time performance recovers to pre-COVID levels: project44

The improvement suggests delivery providers are entering the peak shipping season in ideal conditions, the company said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2023

South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes drop 9% in August

The ports anticipate a slower peak season due to lower consumer demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2023

Peak season hiring roundup: Amazon ups recruiting goal, UPS stays flat

Companies once again want added holiday help for their warehouse and transportation operations, although some have less ambitious hiring goals in 2023.

By Max Garland • Oct. 3, 2023

Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts

Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2023

UPS leans on automation to boost throughput, handle repetitive tasks

The improvements target challenging facility processes like unloading trailers, sorting small packages and moving irregularly sized shipments.

By Max Garland • Oct. 2, 2023

Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 16% in August

Despite lower annual container volumes during the month, the port saw total TEUs rise 12% when compared to 2019 levels.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

How to navigate carrier-shipper relationships during peak season

Sharing demand and capacity forecasts will help provide strong holiday delivery service, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2023

Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 21% in August

The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023