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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 -
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestion7 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 -
A Lineage Logistics groundbreaking in North Charleston, South Carolina in 2014. The image is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Retail imports surged to historic highs in 2021, bringing port congestion too
A forecast by Hackett Associates suggests U.S. ports will have to process 4 million more TEUs in 2021 than they did in 2020.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 8, 2021 -
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Ocado invests in self-driving startup Wayve to automate grocery delivery
The UK-based company has automated a significant portion of the storage, picking and packing processes. Now it's determined to do the same for delivery and logistics.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2021 -
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Union Pacific to test robotic cranes at Chicago intermodal hub
The cranes will semi-autonomously load and unload containers at the Joliet terminal, which has been struggling to keep up with a flood of shipments.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Coca-Cola thinks 'outside the box,' books bulk vessels to ship supplies
Using three bulk vessels, Coca-Cola is moving 2,800 TEUs of material to keep production lines running across the world.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2021 -
Deep Dive
The rise of LTL: How e-commerce changed the middle mile
Businesses are shipping smaller quantities of freight more frequently, giving logistics professionals more to manage in increasingly complex networks.
By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Walmart's delivery service lands Home Depot as its first customer
The deal gives Walmart GoLocal a client with billions of dollars' worth of online orders to fulfill.
By Max Garland • Oct. 6, 2021
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