Why a beverage alcohol distributor launched a 3PL

Ankaa Global Logistics caters its services to suppliers working with parent company Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits or other wholesalers.

By Max Garland • Nov. 29, 2023

Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023

Explore the 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

White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office

The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2023

How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare

After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023

Walmart adding parcel stations for faster delivery, greater density

The retailer plans to have more than 40 stations, described as mini post offices, in its stores by the end of 2023.

By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2023

How Pitney Bowes is preparing for the 2023 peak season

Much is at stake for the shipping provider's e-commerce logistics segment to reliably deliver for the holidays. Automation will play a big role.

By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2023

Schumer calls for USDA investigation into nationwide milk carton shortage

The New York senator is calling for help “to find packaging alternatives” and resolve the issue. Many point to Pactiv Evergreen as the source of the supply chain snarl, although no official cause has been confirmed.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2023

UPS expanding childcare program to boost warehouse retention

The initiative at a California hub offers on-site day care in emergency situations, which will expand to more company facilities in 2024.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2023

Corrugated box industry cuts a box’s greenhouse gas emissions in half

Corrugated boxes’ environmental impact substantially reduced, greenhouse gas emissions cut in half.

Nov. 20, 2023

After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023

Port of Brunswick adds Mexico service as Georgia auto shipments skyrocket

Besides the Gold Star service offered by Zim, CMA CGM also started a new short-sea service carrying vehicles from Mexico to the Southeastern port.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 17, 2023

US Postal Service plans 2024 rate hikes for Ground Advantage, other products

The price increases, which are slated to take effect on Jan. 21, come as the agency faces continued financial challenges.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2023

Flexport to open fulfillment center in New Jersey

The Phillipsburg site adds to the company’s existing large-scale warehouse operations in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023

UPS unveils Supply Chain Symphony platform in push for greater shipper visibility

The offering allows customers to access previously standalone data from the company's different services in one place.

By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023

Intermodal shippers to get another US-Mexico option in January

J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2023

Amazon integrates returns platform with Multi-Channel Fulfillment

Services from the startup ReturnGo will allow sellers to automate their reverse logistics for orders placed outside of Amazon's marketplace.

By Max Garland • Nov. 14, 2023

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports offering $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks

The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2023

3 key holiday strategies for suppliers: Are you ready?

The holiday season is critical, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic and stressful. The right strategies can help you stay ahead of the curve so your business can take on holiday pressure with renewed confidence.

Nov. 13, 2023

Amazon extends grocery delivery, pickup to non-Prime users

The online services are now ready at Amazon Fresh stores nationwide and will soon expand to Whole Foods’ markets.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 10, 2023

JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal

The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2023

CarParts.com preps for larger, more efficient Las Vegas warehouse

The building, slated to open in Q2 of 2024, will carry between 80% to 90% of the e-commerce company's assortment.

By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2023

FedEx, UPS 2024 rate increases: What shippers should know

The variances within the carriers’ price hikes indicate what services are seeing the most pressure from competitors, experts say.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2023

Nestlé invests in food-delivery startup Wonder Group

The investment will allow the Stouffer’s and Sweet Earth maker to capitalize on the strong recovery in the foodservice channel.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2023

Inside McCormick’s bet to build its ‘supply chain of the future’

A half-mile-long logistics center near Baltimore is helping the flavor giant operate more efficiently, get products to customers faster and reduce its environmental footprint.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2023

Feds award $653M for 41 port projects

Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help bolster supply chain infrastructure around the country.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 8, 2023