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OpinionThe problem with chartering a ship: Break bulk is a lost art
Break bulk is doable for large, well-capitalized companies, but there's no guarantee they'll achieve lower freight costs than using carriers, a Xeneta executive writes.
By Katherine Barrios • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Returns volume and costs set to climb in pricey supply chain environment, survey says
Those expenses pile onto "rising freight costs, capacity constraints and delays," the executive director of the Reverse Logistics Association said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Amazon, Walmart among 9 companies to receive FTC order for supply chain data
The information the FTC will solicit is at the forefront of supply chain managers' day-to-day operations, such as the disruptions to obtaining and transporting products.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionWalmart sees 51% increase in throughput at Southern California ports after Biden's shift to 24/7
Retailers brought a holiday wish list of additional supply chain actions to a White House meeting.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Sysco targets transportation and production emissions in sustainability goals
Supply chain activities generate 98% of the food distributor's greenhouse gas emissions, according to its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility report.
By Max Garland • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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Deep DiveTrucking's role in untangling the web of West Coast port congestion
The driver shortage has become a "scapegoat" for bottlenecks as empty containers, low yard productivity, limited space and unavailable chassis converge.
By Jim Stinson • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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On-time rates dip for USPS and UPS, climb for FedEx ahead of holidays: Convey
Staffing shortages and upstream supply chain issues are slowing deliveries for last-mile parcel carriers, Convey by project44 said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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8 industry reactions: How the infrastructure deal could change supply chains
Biden's signature paves the way for $17 billion in port infrastructure and $25 billion for airports. Here's what trade associations are saying.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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Loadsmart acquires digital tools to boost transparency between carriers, shippers
The company has been on a mission to curb inefficiencies through added visibility between shippers, carriers and 3PLs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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Fresh fruit and vegetable supply threatened by rising disruptions
Producers are confronting higher costs, fertilizer shortages and inconsistent deliveries. In some cases, it's leading to food spoilage.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Should grocers partner with ultrafast delivery firms?
Major retailers in Europe are launching commercial pilots with speedy startups, raising the possibility of similar deals happening in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 17, 2021 -
Wayfair's logistics service fuels capacity growth, strengthens carrier relations
"They need to partner with us because we have that dense network," CEO Niraj Shah said of the company's 16,000-plus suppliers.
By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Pitney Bowes boosts in-house trucking fleet to avoid spot market
Spot market transportation can cost between $3,500 to $4,000 per lane, while using in-house transportation only costs the company $600, said CEO Marc Lautenbach.
By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Google, Kroger invest in Nuro as AV delivery gains momentum
The autonomous delivery company has agreed to use computing and storage capacity from Google Cloud to support development of its self-driving vehicles.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Small businesses have their own set of supply chain challenges — and advantages
For small business owners, complex holiday logistics and a shorter supply chain mean they are doing much of the work with a shoestring staff.
By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Air cargo demand rises, rates soar as shippers prepare for peak
The cost to ship goods by air rose 155% in October when compared to pre-pandemic levels. But high ocean shipping rates and port congestion have some shippers considering airfreight.
By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Port delays across the US double in-transit inventory times for Columbia Sportswear
The brand is encountering the bulk of its logistics issues in the U.S., as deliveries in Canada and Europe "have been much more timely," CEO Tim Boyle said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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American Eagle buys Quiet Logistics, takes further control over its supply chain
The acquisition gives the company "a fighting chance to meet consumer expectations around free and fast shipping during the holidays," said Shipium CEO Jason Murray.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Schneider grows container fleet with the help of a chartered ship
The carrier added 1,600 intermodal containers in Q3 and expects to add at least another 1,600 in Q4, the CEO said.
By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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TuSimple readies autonomous runs to UPS hubs in Florida, North Carolina
Shippers expect high uptime, which TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu said was a benefit of autonomy.
By S.L. Fuller , Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Trucking can't solve the 80K driver shortage on its own: ATA
While there's more trucking companies can do, shippers play an important part in lowering wait times at ports and warehouses.
By Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2021 -
Maersk buys Senator International, advancing its air cargo ambitions
The supply chain service provider is expanding its air fleet via a combination of acquisitions, charters and newly built aircraft.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated June 2, 2022 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by UniGroup LogisticsWhenever 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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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
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