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TrackerUS 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.
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Costco to ‘pull forward’ inventory buys amid tariff uncertainty
“In general, of course, tariffs raise costs so that’s not something that we see as a positive,” CFO Gary Millerchip said on a Dec. 12 earnings call.
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Ocean carriers plan Panama Canal surcharges
MSC and CMA CGM will implement fees for cargo traveling through the major waterway on certain trade lanes to offset increased costs.
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Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025
Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.
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Will the ILA strike in January? Experts weigh in.
Industry observers have differing views on the likelihood of a strike, which would add to the logistics hurdles shippers are already facing.
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Q&A‘In the trenches’: CH Robinson CEO shares views on tariffs, nearshoring
The brokerage giant, heavily involved in U.S.-Mexico truckload crossings, is focused on helping customers navigate potential changes in cross-border trade, CEO Dave Bozeman said.
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Deep DiveNordstrom and Macy’s abandoned the ‘retail inventory method’ after using it for decades. Here’s why.
The accounting practice can interfere with merchandising and pricing decisions while also muddying the picture on inventory shrink, experts say.
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Duluth Trading ramps up automated fulfillment center usage
The workwear retailer is leaning more on its Georgia facility during the holiday season after closing a location in Iowa.
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DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
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Amazon faces Senate probe, strike threats over warehouse safety allegations
“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.
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Tractor Supply plans big last-mile delivery upgrade
The retailer’s multiyear initiative will lead to more bulky products delivered via its in-house network, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.
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Babybel cheese producer improves supply chain planning with AI
Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization.
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Drug Supply Chain Security Act: How Cencora supports compliance
The drug distributor is helping manufacturers tackle compliance with the long-awaited law's implementation.
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UPS to hike SurePost rates, delivery area surcharges
The service will see higher increases compared to last year as it navigates higher demand and changes at the Postal Service, which it often relies on.
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How FLOW impacted supply chains in 2024
The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program now has 85 members, including Best Buy, True Value, BNSF and CMA CGM.
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Couche-Tard to service 1,600 US c-stores via new ‘hybrid’ distribution centers
The retailer plans to contract many operations at these three centers to third-party logistics companies.
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FedEx plans additional surcharge changes for 2025
The carrier is adding a fee for processing inbound U.S. imports and delivery area surcharges for new ZIP codes, among other adjustments.
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Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery
The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.
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Blue Yonder helps restore operations for majority of impacted customers
Starbucks regained access to its employee scheduling platform, while authorities continue to probe claims by a threat group.
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Truffle company expands Connecticut distribution center
Italy-based Sabatino’s new hub will handle production, packaging and shipping of goods like oil and seasonings.
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How will trucking fare against tariffs? Economists weigh in
The true impact of tariffs, and which ones will ultimately materialize, is still unclear, experts said.
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ILA-USMX port labor talksTrump backs ILA on automation concerns
The president-elect spoke out against the technology after meeting with International Longshoremen’s Association President Harold Daggett.
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FedEx, UPS’ 2025 fee hikes will wallop bulky package shippers
Surcharges applied to larger products are outpacing other fee increases, parcel pricing experts say.
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OnTrac, GLS US announce upcoming rate hikes
The carriers are also implementing higher surcharges as they try to keep pace with FedEx and UPS' price increases.
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2024’s top procurement insights
Tariff mitigation and the de minimis debate dominated sourcing discussions this year.
