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US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up
The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.
Updated July 2, 2024 -
Levi Strauss moves away from insourced logistics network
The retailer’s shift to a hybrid model that includes 3PLs intends to cut costs and grow its direct-to-consumer channels.
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GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
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Traceability platform TrusTrace upgrades forced labor screening
The company’s supply chain tool uses AI to reduce “the likelihood of human error” and help fashion brands with regulatory compliance.
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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 U.S.
Updated June 27, 2024 -
FedEx nabs $500M in ‘quality’ healthcare business
The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.
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Zara owner commits to sustainable paper packaging
The initiative builds on Inditex’s previous commitment to remove endangered and ancient forest materials from textiles.
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Hibbett taps Walmart GoLocal for fast delivery
The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the fashion retailer's stores to customers.
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Dunkin’s supply chain arm expands distribution footprint
National DCP broke ground on a Texas facility this week that is expected to be completed in 2025.
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Alibaba.com looks to attract SMBs with simplified sourcing service
Alibaba Guaranteed aims to lower the barrier to entry for users to source and eventually launch new items.
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Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub
The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.
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Walgreens partners with TradeBeyond to enhance sourcing
The drugstore chain will roll out the technology this fall in pursuit of greater supply chain transparency and efficiency.
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The next big LTL shakeup? FedEx explores options for Freight division
Any sale or spinoff would follow a shift by large carriers toward pure-play operations — and could further consolidate an LTL sector still reeling from Yellow’s demise.
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Parcel carrier Jitsu launches Detroit delivery coverage
The company once known as AxleHire aims to expand into more Midwest markets soon, CEO Raj Ramanan said.
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Tailored Brands opens new distribution center to reduce shipping times
The company is prioritizing product availability and next-day delivery for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank stores in the Midwest.
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FedEx preps for $500M headwind after US Postal Service split
The delivery giant aims to aggressively reduce costs tied to air cargo operations following the contract's Sept. 29 expiration.
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ONE, Port of Savannah launch India ocean service
The weekly route connects the fast-growing manufacturing hub to Georgia and New York.
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LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says
Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries.
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Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor
The shoe material maker and two other vendors joined the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.
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Warehouse automation partnerships are becoming more strategic
Companies like GXO Logistics and DHL Supply Chain are becoming increasingly discerning about the technology providers with whom they partner.
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Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?
Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
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High-calcium lime supplier MLC hires VP of supply chain
Cheryl Stuckmeyer’s appointment comes as the company expands its supply chain capabilities through additional trucking routes as well as rail and transloading growth.
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Port of Nevada opens inland intermodal yard
The site provides service to the Port of Oakland on Union Pacific’s network and is expected to improve inland shipping.
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FedEx plans 4 facility closures, layoffs in North and South Carolina
The Ship Center shutdowns coming in September will impact 310 employees, according to WARN notices.
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Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.