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Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic
Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Winter storms squeeze capacity, drive spot rates up 20 cents
Long-haul deliveries and outbound volumes dropped in Texas markets, but analysts said effects may be just a "blip" on the long-term freight market radar.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Courtesy of Spirit Aerosystems
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems consolidates warehouse space with digital logistics center
The new Global Digital Logistics Center brings what was 500,000 square feet of warehouse space into a seven-story, 150,000-square-foot facility.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Tyson to use real-time data for visibility in warehouse shipments, volume
Data is helping Tyson identify its highest dwell times by facility — its own and those belonging to customers — as well as informing what mitigation actions to take.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart
Experts say store-based fulfillment partnerships are a good fit for retailers that see modest online demand and don't wish to invest in structural changes to support e-commerce.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Amazon hands over delivery data to researchers for MIT route planning contest
Participants will take into account driver know-how for route-planning algorithms that fit modern, last-mile delivery environments.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Winter storm slams Texas food supply chains, logistics networks
Even with improving road conditions, logistics managers may experience capacity challenges and delayed shipments.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'
There's a limit to how much the retailer can pick, fulfill and ship from stores, the CEO said. Walmart is banking on automation to change that.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of DSV Panalpina
DSV Panalpina ready for 'M&A adventures'
The CEO said its preferred acquisition is a large, global forwarder with similar characteristics as DSV, as the company seeks a larger share of the fragmented market.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 11, 2021 -
E-commerce warehouse productivity could improve up to 20% with greater automation: Prologis
Researchers estimate that the adoption of automation could reduce the demand for industrial real estate as existing facilities become more productive.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Inflection point: Contract rates overtake spot rates
An ongoing driver shortage coupled with consumer demand will keep spot and contract rates elevated — and could make 2021's first half look a lot like the last half of 2020.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Peloton
Peloton will incur 10 times its usual transportation costs as it ships by air, expedited ocean
The fitness equipment company is spending $100 million to speed deliveries to frustrated consumers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of Sysco
Sysco plans warehouse, driver hiring push to prep for pandemic recovery
Volumes were low in December, but the company wants to be ahead of the curve. It's thinking ahead to SKU rationalization as a way to improve throughput.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 5, 2021 -
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Home Depot opens automated Dallas fulfillment center with hydrogen-powered forklifts
The facility is part of the retailer's $1.2 billion supply chain investment and includes six miles of mechanized lines.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 4, 2021 -
Amazon says fulfillment, logistics expansion will help it return to 1-day delivery
Additional square footage allows Amazon to handle more shipments internally and have greater control from point A to point B.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Warehouse hiring data shows how supply chains flexed up for peak
Employment in the sector was up nearly 9% YoY in December to reach more than 1.29 million workers.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 2, 2021 -
UPS prepares for long-term capacity squeeze, moves toward 'personalized pricing'
The peak season capacity shortfall experienced in 2020 is expected to continue in the new year, CEO Carol Tomé said Tuesday.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 2, 2021 -
High-stakes hemp logistics put specialty fleets, willing drivers in demand
Some drivers are hesitant to transport hemp, because laws may vary from state to state. But the rewards are great if it's done right, one trucking executive said.
By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Prologis expects US warehouse rental rates to rise 5% in 2021
The company's leaders project e-commerce channels will generate demand for 200 million square feet of real estate space in the coming years.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola, Walmart team up to deliver coffee-flavored soda via drone
Companies testing commercial drone delivery have often turned to food and other smaller items, as the light weight accommodates the vehicle's relatively small payload.
By Robert Williams , S.L. Fuller • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Courtesy of XPO
XPO CEO: More acquisitions possible once spinoff is complete
Bradley Jacobs turned XPO into a trucking powerhouse over the years by growing the LTL company organically and through absorbing other firms.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 27, 2021 -
UPS sells Freight segment to TFI for $800M
The move is in line with CEO Carol Tomé's "better, not bigger" approach.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Pandemic parcel dynamics drive a new shipper hierarchy
In a world where parcel carriers choose which volume they carry, some shippers will win capacity and some will lose. Skill and investment will determine the winners.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Permission granted by Roadie, Heather Hughes
Gig economy emerges as key part of the parcel ecosystem
During the pandemic, Instacart, Postmates, Roadie, Shipt and others have moved into new roles, in many cases integrating into retailers' parcel portfolios as an alternative to traditional carriers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 25, 2021 -
The past, present and future of pandemic e-commerce logistics
An erratic peak season gives way to the proliferation of same-day logistics startups and an emerging new hierarchy among shippers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 25, 2021
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