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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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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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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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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionUnion 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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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