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Tracking the air cargo industry's response to Russia's war on Ukraine
Latvia-based airline airBaltic is using a multimodal transportation system to deliver cargo from Kyiv to major European hubs.
Updated May 12, 2022 -
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Sponsored by UNICORBringing business back home
UNICOR, a federal program, is helping return manufacturing to the U.S.
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Tracking the shift to 24/7 supply chains
The San Pedro Bay ports could continue to dangle the threat of a container dwell fee through this summer.
Updated April 25, 2022 -
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Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management
Companies are finding workarounds as COVID-19 cases and heightened e-commerce demand continue to disrupt supply chains.
Updated May 4, 2022 -
Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the United States.
Updated May 20, 2022 -
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Deep DiveCarriers, shippers grapple with how to cut emissions in airfreight
The airfreight industry is rolling out environmentally-minded initiatives. Will it be enough for shippers to stick with the emissions-heavy mode?
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World wheat stocks expected to drop to 6-year low
Production has been hampered by drought and flooding in the United States, a brutal heat wave in India and the war in Ukraine.
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Clorox sheds suppliers as COVID-19 inches toward 'endemic phase'
With service levels improving, the cleaning products company is now focused on cutting costs.
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CMA CGM, Air France-KLM sign exclusive air cargo partnership
The France-based companies will combine their cargo networks, freighter capacity and dedicated services.
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SpartanNash inks delivery and distribution deal with DoorDash
DoorDash will become a delivery option for the grocery company's stores and independent retail clients, while SpartanNash will begin supplying DashMart online convenience stores.
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REI hires chief supply chain officer as it expands distribution footprint
A former TireHub executive is taking the reins as the outdoor retailer pursues further growth.
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Hershey adds distribution centers to boost capacity ahead of Halloween
Three new facilities will help the chocolate maker meet demand it hasn't been able to fulfill.
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FMC proposes 6 changes to automated carrier fees
The FMC seeks public comment on or before June 9 on tariff access fees and co-loading definition.
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Crop diversity, resiliency needed to prevent next global food crisis: report
An overreliance on staple crops is partly responsible for huge price spikes following the Ukraine invasion, according to IPES-Food.
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CMA CGM encourages US cargo flow with container return incentive
The ocean carrier is offering $300 per container returned early in eligible locations, from Los Angeles to Memphis.
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Delivery partners key for Papa Johns amid staffing hurdles
While driver shortages weigh on Pizza Hut and Domino's, Papa Johns has leveraged delivery aggregators to fulfill peak demand.
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Boxed says FedEx agreement will lower delivery costs, expand weekend service
The deal will help FedEx grow its e-commerce customer base and boost weekend package volumes.
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Meat processors used 'baseless' claims of shortages to keep plants open during COVID-19: report
A congressional investigation said Tyson and others influenced a Trump order to ensure facilities would continue operating despite local and state health measures.
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Under Armour is canceling orders due to supply chain issues
All of the planned order cancellations are related to supply issues and not demand, CEO Patrik Frisk said.
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Robomart, Unilever link up to reinvent the ice cream truck
Robomart says its model cuts out typical e-commerce steps that can be a hassle for customers, like building baskets, checking out, choosing a delivery window and communicating with drivers.
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Rising fats and oil prices have Colgate-Palmolive looking to mitigate costs
The costs of fats and oils have doubled since 2020, and will continue to rise according to executives.
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Diversified sourcing helps Levi's avoid disruption from China lockdowns
Less than 1% of the apparel maker's products come from China, after a yearslong strategy to diversify its supply.
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Tootsie Roll could pause production lines due to delayed supplier deliveries
Ingredients and packaging suppliers have failed to meet promised delivery dates due to rail and truck constraints, the candy manufacturer said.
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Albertsons expands Uber delivery to more than 2K stores
The expansion with Albertsons marks the third-party delivery platform’s latest move beyond restaurants and ride-sharing.
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STB orders 4 railroads to give service updates as congestion disrupts shipper operations
The board will use the railroads' data over the next six months to assess whether further regulation is warranted.
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Ballooning spot rates deflate Party City's helium business
Even after diversifying its sourcing, the retailer expects to pay higher helium prices to meet graduation season demand.
