UPS-Teamsters deal: 9 reactions from Biden, industry groups

Federal officials, industry experts and retail groups all expressed relief over the tentative agreement reached Tuesday.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2023

California ports get more than $700M in federal grants

Many of the grants are specifically designed to help speed the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2023

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Lowe’s expands same-day delivery nationwide with OneRail

The expansion aligns with the company's "Total Home Strategy" to drive long-term financial growth, Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison said.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2023

Vizient taps DHL Supply Chain for healthcare logistics services

The new agreement helps the healthcare consultancy add logistics services, while DHL Supply Chain gets access to a growing list of clients in life sciences.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2023

Maersk expands air freight services with Atlanta gateway

The 123,000-square-foot facility is part of the shipping giant’s push to bolster its end-to-end logistics solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • July 25, 2023

Chocolate maker ahead of cost savings schedule as it slashes inventory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has already achieved 60% of its annual cost saving target introduced last quarter, according to its CEO.

By Max Garland • July 25, 2023

UPS, Teamsters reach tentative agreement on national contract

The tentative deal is a welcome development for shippers, but it still needs to be reviewed and voted on by union-represented employees.

By Max Garland • Updated July 25, 2023

Why some UPS shippers haven’t diverted volume even as a potential strike looms

As many businesses firm up contingency plans, others are maintaining their current delivery activity with UPS, according to parcel shipping experts.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

FedEx Express pilots reject tentative contract agreement

The company said the results have no impact on service, and negotiators will eventually return to the bargaining table.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, trade group warns

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday urged the carrier and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2023

FedEx invests in artificial intelligence platform Vue.ai

The collaboration aims to create smarter supply chains by increasing the use of AI among large enterprises.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

Teamsters call off Yellow strike at the 11th hour

The Central States Pension Fund granted the LTL carrier another 30 days to make $50 million in pension and benefit payments.

By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2023

OnTrac expands into major Texas markets

The parcel carrier's growing delivery network can now reach 80% of the U.S. population.

By Max Garland • July 20, 2023

UPS, Teamsters to resume contract negotiations next week

A return to the bargaining table is welcome news for shippers, as the union says it will strike Aug. 1 if a tentative deal isn't reached.

By Max Garland • July 19, 2023

How Farmers Business Network sped up deliveries to growers in US, Canada

Improving shipping times to farms requires a different calculus than what's needed for home deliveries.

By Max Garland • July 19, 2023

‘Automation mode’: OSM Worldwide adds new sorting systems to speed fulfillment

President James Kelley said the Postal Service consolidator has made big investments to keep packages flowing in a tough hiring environment.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023

FedEx lands former Atlas Air leader as new CFO

John Dietrich will succeed the retiring Mike Lenz on Aug. 1 as the company continues to trim costs in its Express aircraft fleet.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023

How Canada’s West Coast port labor negotiations unfolded: a timeline

The saga included a 13-day strike, an illegal work stoppage, a voted-down proposed settlement and two tentative deals before parties ratified a 4-year contract.

By Edwin Lopez • July 18, 2023

General Mills adds warehouse automation to streamline supply chain

The company implemented warehouse automation in four locations and has "other projects in the works,” a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 17, 2023

UPS will train managers to help deliver packages if Teamsters strike

The union can still effectively halt operations if a tentative contract agreement isn’t reached by July 31, General President Sean O’Brien said Sunday.

By Max Garland • July 17, 2023

UPS-Teamsters negotiations roundup: Employees told to ‘protect’ volume, labor official weighs in

While the company aims to quell customer concerns as the deadline nears, the union is readying its members for a strike via practice pickets.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2023

Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say

Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

By Larry Avila • July 13, 2023

‘Fear of missing out’ drives air cargo spot rates to plummet 41% YoY in June

The global air freight rate averaged $2.31 per kilogram last month, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • July 13, 2023

UPS will have trouble passing on any Teamsters wage hikes to shippers

More carrier options and soft demand will make it hard to raise rates to counteract higher labor costs, experts say.

By Max Garland • July 12, 2023

Blank sailings hit record low in pandemic era: Sea-Intelligence

The milestone is good news for shippers, who can take advantage of more freight capacity, according to the report.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023