Logistics: Page 33


  • Union Pacific Eagle Pass
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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 Updated Dec. 22, 2023
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    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 , Dec. 18, 2023
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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
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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 , Dec. 18, 2023
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    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 Dec. 18, 2023
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    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 Dec. 18, 2023
  • A FedEx worker makes a delivery on September 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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    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 Dec. 13, 2023
  • U.S. President Joe Biden, President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau hug each other.
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    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 Dec. 13, 2023
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    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 Dec. 12, 2023
  • Amanda Eversole loads a package car at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    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 Dec. 11, 2023
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    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
  • Trucks, including an armored car, pass through U.S. customs on October 17, 2016 in Laredo, Texas.
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    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 , , , 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?

    Dec. 11, 2023
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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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    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
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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
  • A white delivery truck with the red and blue FedEx logo parked at a apartment complex.
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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