Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

By Nate Delesline III • June 20, 2023

Electrolux streamlines air freight booking process

The electronic appliances shipper tapped Freightos’ Enterprise solution to improve shipment visibility and predictability.

By Kelly Stroh • June 20, 2023

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

UPS workers authorize strike in thick of Teamsters contract negotiations

Although expected, the vote allowing union leaders to call a strike ramps up pressure on the company to reach a new agreement.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2023

9 industry reactions to the West Coast port labor deal

President Joe Biden, several ports and industry trade groups all expressed relief and support for the tentative deal.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2023

Improved autonomy leads to profitable robot deliveries for Cartken

The company’s sidewalk-roaming robots are now able to navigate complex situations on streets "with basically no intervention," its CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 15, 2023

Ocean carrier reliability keeps improving, but momentum is slowing

Performance among carriers is still at times much lower than pre-pandemic levels, said Vespucci Maritime CEO and Partner Lars Jensen.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 15, 2023

PMA, ILWU reach tentative deal on 6-year contract

The agreement comes after 13 months of negotiations and some help from Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.

By Edwin Lopez • June 15, 2023

Ship wait times rise at Seattle, Long Beach, other ports after slowdowns

Longer vessel load and unload times, as well as a growing number of West Coast-bound ships, have combined to create sizable ship backups at many major port gateways.

By Edwin Lopez • June 14, 2023

FedEx to close sites in Texas, Georgia

About 120 employees, primarily couriers, will be impacted by the two Sept. 4 closures.

By Max Garland • June 14, 2023

Acting Labor Secretary Su joins port contract talks in San Francisco

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the visit shows the negotiations are a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2023

Chamber of Commerce asks Biden to appoint a mediator in PMA, ILWU contract talks

The last time a president appointed a mediator to intervene was in 2002, when ports shut down for eleven days.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2023

Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season

The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.

By Max Garland • June 13, 2023

Ameriflight to launch healthcare, e-commerce drone deliveries

The cargo carrier obtained FAA approval and plans to start operations within 90 days.

By Kelly Stroh • June 13, 2023

Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?

Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2023

Sustainability and green logistics: reshaping the supply chain

The rise of sustainable practices and green logistics is revolutionizing supply chain. Companies are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt environmentally friendly practices in their logistics operations.

June 12, 2023

White House comments on port disruptions as trade groups call for intervention

Trade associations were quick to send out a message urging President Biden to push for a labor resolution after several terminal closures occurred over some West Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2023

FedEx to close Mississippi facility, cut dozens of couriers

Some employees will be relocated to a FedEx facility nearby, according to a WARN notice.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2023

UPS drivers will gain ‘millions of packages’ under SurePost deal, Teamsters say

The tentative agreement amid national contract talks would lead to half of SurePost deliveries being made by company drivers, the union's leader said.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2023

DHL relocates e-commerce facility to Kansas City, adds automation

The $18 million investment is expected to help increase throughput with two automated parcel sorters.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 8, 2023

CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO

Dave Bozeman is expected to take over leadership at the brokerage June 26.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023

Pharmaceutical supply chains raise data concerns as traceability law nears final step

Companies have had ten years to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, but some fear the industry is not ready for the Nov. 27 deadline.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 7, 2023

Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023

Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit

The canal authority said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2023

Veho launches service in 11 northeast markets

The next-day delivery provider's expansion makes it a more attractive option for shippers wanting to reach customers throughout the East Coast, its chief revenue officer said.

By Max Garland • June 6, 2023

2 terminals at Port of Long Beach close truck gates

As one gate closure extends until Tuesday, and another pops up in Los Angeles, industry observers warned the sudden closures could lead to congestion and other fallout.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza • Updated June 5, 2023