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  Tracker

  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 20 hours ago

  Maritime

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  Sponsored by SmartSense

  Real-time location and condition tracking drives resilient supply chains

  Real-time location and condition tracking is supporting agile supply chains that enhance operational continuity.

  Risk and Resilience

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  USPS to launch ‘Next Day Priority’ shipping service in 2025

  The agency said the offering will reach about 87% of the U.S. daily by sending packages to its last-mile delivery units overnight.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Solv Energy names head of procurement

  Lyn Cowgill will manage procurement strategy and supply chain operations at the renewable energy company.

  Technology

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  Deep Dive

  E-commerce packaging shows why it’s hip to be square

  Performance, efficiency and sustainability factors play a role in squared-off designs, along with the growing prevalence of robotics, industry leaders say.

  Operations Management

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  UPS SurePost volume shifts away from US Postal Service, Teamsters say

  The move brings millions of packages back into the carrier's network for final-mile delivery, according to the union.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Industry leaders react to ILA-USMX port deal

  Supply chain organizations expressed relief over the agreement, which averted a strike.

  Maritime

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  Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025

  Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences. 

  Operations Management

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  How a new smart label tracks food’s supply chain journey

  Giesecke+Devrient's peel-and-stick label is launching ahead of looming FDA traceability requirements in 2026.

  Technology

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  Procter & Gamble to redefine wood pulp sourcing practices, advocacy group says

  The consumer goods company derived more than half of its wood pulp from Canada and the U.S. in 2023. 

  Manufacturing

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  ILA-USMX port labor talks

  ILA, USMX reach tentative deal on 6-year contract

  The agreement comes a week before a previous deal was set to expire, allaying concerns of a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports.

  Maritime

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  Costco reports improved big-and-bulky delivery performance

  The wholesale retailer’s ability to cut down on delivery times has coincided with an uptick in activity, according to President and CEO Ron Vachris. 

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17

  Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.

  Operations Management

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  2025 brings wave of parcel carrier rate hikes

  Shippers are facing price increases and surcharge changes but have room to negotiate discounts.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  USPS’ transportation consolidation efforts have hurt service: OIG

  The Postal Service's Local Transportation Optimization initiative particularly impacted on-time delivery for rural customers, per an agency watchdog report.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  ILA-USMX port labor talks

  Shippers urge ILA, USMX to reach deal before deadline

  The East and Gulf Coast port labor contract will expire again on Jan. 15, prompting fears of a new strike.

  Manufacturing

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  ILA-USMX port labor talks

  Potential port strike could bring second round of surcharges

  Hapag-Lloyd and MSC are among the carriers planning fees ahead of a possible work stoppage at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

  Maritime

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  Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation

  Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.

  Operations Management

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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 Jan. 9, 2025

  Rail

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  Winter Storm Blair: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service warn of delays

  Delivery services across the central and eastern U.S. have been stymied by the severe weather.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  FedEx Supply Chain lays off 70 employees at multi-client facility

  The workforce reduction in Pennsylvania comes after a customer chose to not renew its contract with the 3PL.

  Operations Management

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  Walmart misled delivery drivers on earnings access, lawsuit claims

  The CFPB says the retailer deposited Spark drivers' pay into illegally opened accounts without their consent.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Lockheed Martin taps next chief supply chain officer

  Abby Lilly will focus on streamlining the defense technology manufacturer’s processes and strengthening supplier partnerships.

  Manufacturing

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  How retailers and manufacturers are navigating tariff concerns

  Companies are evaluating sourcing plans and procurement networks ahead of expected trade landscape changes under President-elect Donald Trump. 

  Manufacturing

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  FedEx targets growth in 4 customer segments

  Network changes and new capabilities aim to snag market share in healthcare and automotive B2B, U.S. e-commerce, global air freight and Europe.

  Air Cargo

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  Shein joins CBP’s import data sharing initiative

  The pilot program aims to prevent illegal and hazardous products from entering the U.S.

  Retail

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