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    Supply chain management programs are undergoing a digital makeover

    University courses in data analytics and AI are preparing future supply chain professionals for an evolving industry.

    By Craig Guillot • July 29, 2025
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    UPS explores reuniting with Postal Service for Ground Saver

    The service, which used to rely on the USPS before a breakup this year, posed challenges for UPS in Q2 due to higher-than-expected costs.

    By Updated July 30, 2025
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    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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    Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern agree to merge

    The two companies aim to close the transaction in early 2027, bringing together 50,000 route miles to form “the first transcontinental railroad” in the U.S.

    By July 29, 2025
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    Veho, GLS US launch parcel delivery services in new markets

    Veho kicked off coverage in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and St. Louis while GLS is now delivering in Dallas.

    By July 28, 2025
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    Shippers want technology innovation from their transportation providers

    Carriers with a robust tech stack are in high demand for shippers, according to a new survey.

    July 28, 2025
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    US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

    Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

    By July 27, 2025
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    FedEx plans dimensional weight tweaks that could impact pricing

    The carrier will round up any fraction of an inch to the next inch for dimensional weight calculations starting Aug. 18.

    By July 25, 2025
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    EU preps latest round of US tariff countermeasures

    The European Commission plans to install duties of up to 30%, starting Aug. 7, if the bloc cannot reach a deal with the U.S. by the end of the month.

    By Updated July 25, 2025
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    Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs

    The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.

    By July 24, 2025
  • Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks

    “There are no assurances that we'll reach an agreement, but we are talking,” UP CEO Jim Vena said.

    By July 24, 2025
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    BNSF launches expedited Los Angeles-to-Houston rail service

    The railway operator can cut transport times for shippers by as much as 48 hours using the new service, according to a spokesperson.

    By July 24, 2025
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    International Paper to close California container facility

    The Buena Park shutdown, slated for the first week of August, is the latest in a string of closures that have affected about 2,500 U.S. employees since October 2024.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2025
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    US, Philippines strike tariff deal

    If finalized, the agreement would lower tariffs on imports from the Philippines to 19%, down from a 20% rate previously planned by the Trump administration.

    By July 23, 2025
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    Air cargo prices lose more altitude in June

    Most trade lanes recorded year-over-year rate declines as tariff uncertainty and excess capacity spurred a broad market slowdown, Xeneta reported.

    By July 23, 2025
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    US, Japan reach deal on tariffs, market access

    If finalized, the agreement would place a 15% duty on imports from Japan, including for cars and auto parts.

    By Updated July 24, 2025
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    US, Indonesia agree to tariff deal framework

    Provisions of the proposed pact include a 19% tariff on imports from Indonesia and the removal of export restrictions for critical minerals.

    By July 22, 2025
  • Chocolate maker tweaks freight pricing for fresher store inventory

    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's efforts to boost franchisee order frequency is one of several supply chain changes the company has undertaken in recent months.

    By July 22, 2025
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    Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

    The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

    By July 22, 2025
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    Cargo theft moves into focus as Congress mulls how to fight organized retail crime

    “This threat has evolved to our supply chains, exposing significant vulnerabilities,” Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting last week. 

    By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2025
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    Yamaha Motor Manufacturing enlists 3PL to manage distribution operations

    The recreational vehicle maker is partnering with DHL Supply Chain to boost capacity and improve logistics visibility and efficiency.

    By July 22, 2025
  • A UPS worker in Manhattan delivers packages on his daily rounds on July 24, 2023 in New York City.
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    Ground delivery costs hit record high as UPS, FedEx discounts wane

    Shippers are transitioning their lower-value volume to slower economy services to blunt the impact of higher fees, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By July 22, 2025
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    How transportation providers help drive sustainability in the supply chain

    As shippers prioritize carbon reduction, transportation providers must support their efforts.

    July 21, 2025
  • A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver sits in his delivery truck on January 31, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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    UPS driver buyout offers: Carrier eyes Aug. 31 start to separations

    The payout will equal $1,800 per year of service with a $10,000 minimum as the delivery giant looks to streamline its network.

    By July 18, 2025
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    Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot

    WattEV's latest electric truck charging station continues the port's zero-emission efforts.

    By July 18, 2025
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    US Postal Service’s new CEO stands against privatization

    David Steiner told employees that the agency can "justify and preserve" its independence by meeting expectations in terms of performance and finances.

    By July 18, 2025