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Rail border crossings reopen at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection had shut down the vital trade gateways in the wake of surging immigration activity.
By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 22, 2023 -
Shipping lines avoid Suez Canal as Red Sea attacks continue
Carriers' move to reroute or pause vessel transits could add time and monetary costs for shippers.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Mario Tama via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Deep Dive
Mexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making
Decades of investments in logistics infrastructure, trade deals and becoming a manufacturing hub are paying off as shippers look to nearshore production.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Forward Air plans general rate increase of 5.9%
The new rate will be tendered on shipments beginning Feb. 5, the carrier announced last week.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Shein, Temu drive 5% air freight spike in November
Shipments from the fast fashion companies are frequently dominating export routes from China and Hong Kong, according to Xeneta’s chief airfreight officer.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 18, 2023 -
UPS and FedEx’s tough year in 6 charts
Data shows both carriers faced waning package volumes as pricing power shifted in their customers' favor.
By Max Garland • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Deep Dive
6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting
Political risk, emissions and lead times are just some of the drivers pushing companies toward onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Retrieved from GAO.Q&A
10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head
Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Teamsters, UPS avoid peak season strike in Louisville
The parcel giant reinstated dozens of terminated union workers at a package sortation hub after a call with the union Friday.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Amazon cuts referral fees for some apparel sellers
The retailer said the changes are meant to improve the speed of delivery and reduce total costs.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.
By Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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Can robots help workers meet growing fulfillment demands?
How have 3PLs and retailers used autonomous mobile robots to handle peak season e-commerce growth?
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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 Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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 Max Garland • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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 Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023 -
‘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 Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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 -
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 Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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 -
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 Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023 -
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 Max Garland • Dec. 4, 2023 -
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 Max Garland • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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 Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2023