Federal, state partnership aims to expedite port, infrastructure projects

Projects that could receive support through the agreement include port upgrades, expanding capacity for freight rail and developing inland port facilities for increased warehouse storage.

By Max Garland • Nov. 1, 2021

Whenever precision and professionalism are high priorities, high touch is the way to go

With high touch moves, careful coordination of resources, schedules, people and specialized knowledge need to work together seamlessly in order to deliver the goods without a hitch. 

Nov. 1, 2021

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Labor constraints push Amazon to redirect inventory

Labor, not storage space, was Amazon's primary capacity constraint in Q3, CFO Brian Olsavsky said. The company aims to hire 150,000 workers to handle the busy holiday season.

By Max Garland • Oct. 29, 2021

Union Pacific steps up efforts to ease West Coast port congestion

The railroad is adding incentives for weekend drop offs and supporting the Port of Long Beach as it looks to move cargo out via rail instead of truck.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2021

UPS says it's ready for peak season. Will the rest of the supply chain be?

Difficulties obtaining parts, snags in the production process and lengthy transportation delays could create a choppy and unpredictable flow of volume from shippers to last-mile carriers during peak.

By Max Garland • Oct. 27, 2021

Saks turns to GXO fulfillment center to meet e-commerce demand

The 400,000-square-foot facility is another example of direct-to-consumer retailers outsourcing logistics.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2021

Port congestion is slowing flow of packages into UPS' network

One of the company's hubs near the ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach has the capacity to handle 70 containers, but it’s "only getting about 50 of those containers," CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 26, 2021

6 charts show the effects of Vietnam's lockdowns on supply chains

Brands with high exposure to Vietnam are seeing port delays, canceled orders and slow capacity recovery after months of COVID-19 related restrictions.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2021

Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses

The new services expand the company's omnichannel scope and offer sellers more fulfillment options

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2021

LaserShip and OnTrac must fill middle mile to become a true national carrier

A bolstered linehaul network could attract new customers. But regionals have their own advantages in today's last-mile market.

By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2021

JB Hunt banks on new intermodal equipment to speed supply chains

Shippers and retailers tell J.B. Hunt they have a "pent-up need to increase" inventories across their systems, CEO John Roberts said.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 21, 2021

Trucking expects LTL, TL rates to soar through 2021

Capacity constraints will push up prices on the LTL side, as the top 10 carriers control 75% of all LTL freight, according to the Cowen/AFS index.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 20, 2021

XPO Logistics adds capacity near Chicago amid intermodal congestion

A new 150,000 square-foot LTL facility will service industrial parts and other palletized freight, and help XPO manage a rebound in demand from manufacturers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2021

Amazon Logistics now ships more US parcels than FedEx: Pitney Bowes

The company's logistics arm has grown in parcel volume and revenue, outpacing FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service every year since 2014.

By Max Garland • Oct. 19, 2021

Walmart and Target say they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze

The retail giants outlined proactive measures they have taken to get goods into the country and onto shelves. For their smaller peers, the pressure is tighter.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 18, 2021

Air cargo delays likely at Hong Kong terminal amid COVID-19 outbreak

The expected slowdown brings another challenge for shippers, who already face limited capacity and high spot rates trying to move freight from Asia into the U.S. for the holiday season.

By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2021

Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises

A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021

7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains

The goal is to transition quickly to round-the-clock operations, but "it's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," the Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka said.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 15, 2021

Lineage Logistics adds 790K pallet positions with latest acquisition

The company has been on an acquisition spree as it seeks to expand its services. Now, Kloosterboer Group will expand its cold storage capabilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2021

LaserShip, OnTrac deal sets regional parcel carriers up as FedEx, UPS alternatives

While the networks will not fully combine in time for the holidays, the $1.3 billion move helps LaserShip become another option for parcel deliveries in 2022.

By Max Garland • Oct. 14, 2021

ArcBest's MoLo acquisition bolsters presence in crowded freight brokerage market

MoLo's expertise on truckload brokerage has helped the company maintain high service metrics in a volatile market.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 13, 2021

7 ways to optimize budgets as transportation costs rise

Prolonged high prices force manufacturers and retailers to figure out how to make their budgets work. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 13, 2021

Kroger steps up same-day delivery with new automated fulfillment centers

The grocer is adding more fulfillment facilities powered by technology partner Ocado as it looks to increase the coverage and speed of its delivery services.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 13, 2021

Lamb Weston passes on freight costs as rate inflation continues

Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021

East Coast port volumes rise as some importers avoid West Coast congestion

Delays at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have sent importers looking for other options, but that is leading to congestion at East Coast ports, said Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, in an emailed analysis.

By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2021