Butter prices soar to record highs

Supply is constrained going into the holiday baking season due to lower production and increased summer demand for ice cream and other products.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2023

Hy-Vee to deploy micro-fulfillment centers from Takeoff Technologies

The automation company expects to supply over 20 online grocery facilities to the grocer through a multiyear deal, with the first sites set to open in 2024.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2023

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Convoy closes, unable to find buyer

The logistics startup’s CEO and co-founder blamed weak freight and capital markets in a layoff letter to employees. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 19, 2023

Amazon to integrate drones into fulfillment network for faster delivery

Prime Air drones will deploy at same-day delivery sites rather than standalone facilities as the company scales its use of the emerging transportation method.

By Max Garland • Oct. 19, 2023

Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center

The 900,000-square-foot facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 19, 2023

American Eagle hires new supply chain chief

Sarah Clarke, previously with Calvin Klein brand owner PVH, will oversee everything from sourcing to distribution at the apparel company.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

FedEx scaling program that reduces air fleet downtime

The logistics giant plans to expand the use of Mojix's inventory tracking platform, which keeps tabs on aircraft parts, beyond the U.S.

By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2023

Long-term air freight commitments rise in September

The increase comes as shipper confidence in the global air freight market stabilizes, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2023

US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 4, 2025

For Supply Chain by Amazon to succeed, sellers have to trust it

Businesses must be willing to cede more of their supply chain management to the e-commerce giant amid increased scrutiny over its fulfillment services.

By Max Garland • Oct. 16, 2023

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

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