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Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions
President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.
Updated July 1, 2026 -
EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says
Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains for internal combustion engine, hybrid and EV powertrains.
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FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US
The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.
Updated June 15, 2026 -
DHL Supply Chain exec highlights what distinguishes the best teams
“I don’t think you get to become a leader unless you’re good at encouraging diverse teams,” Global CIO Sally Miller told Supply Chain Dive.
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Cobots become simpler, smarter with AI
Collaborative robots have taken off in recent years as artificial intelligence makes them useful for a wider variety of applications.
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Lovesac taps contract freight to navigate higher fuel costs
The furniture company leveraged cargo partnerships to secure capacity at a contractual rate as a way to offset higher oil prices and spot market volatility.
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La-Z-Boy advances cost-cutting distribution revamp
The furniture maker expects to nearly complete two centralized hubs this year as part of a multiyear distribution overhaul.
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Kenvue surpasses 2025 plastic reduction target, falls short on recyclability
The Listerine, Nicorette and Zyrtec parent company detailed transitions from plastic to fiber packaging in its 2025 sustainability report.
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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 July 2, 2026 -
USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility
The agency's efforts to boost transparency include using Bluetooth devices to identify bottlenecks for high-value shippers, a spokesperson said.
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McCormick gets $28M tariff refund as Iran war raises costs
The spice and ingredients maker plans to use the returned funds to help mitigate higher logistics and material costs tied to the conflict.
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South Carolina Ports closing terminal temporarily to rein in costs
The port authority plans to pause operations at its Leatherman Terminal used by MSC and shift activity to other terminals starting in August.
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Digital twins, software maturity lead manufacturing automation trends
AI-powered simulation and other types of robotics technologies are becoming more powerful and cost-effective, per speakers at the Automate conference.
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US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion
The U.S., Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036.
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CMA CGM to buy FedEx’s contract logistics unit for $1.4B
Once the deal for FedEx Supply Chain is complete, the two companies also plan to solidify multiyear ocean and air freight agreements.
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UPS boosts healthcare network with $48M cross-dock investment
The carrier has opened and upgraded several temperature-controlled facilities near airports to strengthen its cold-chain transportation capabilities.
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CBP launches first of 2 tariff refund expansions
The agency’s refund portal now covers entries awaiting reconciliation of their final duty calculations.
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US manufacturing expands again in June, but at slower rate than in May
The overall economy grew for the 20th month in a row, but the Iran war and price volatility are still major concerns for manufacturers.
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FedEx to return full MD-11 capacity ahead of peak season
After grounding its entire MD-11 fleet in November, the carrier began reintroducing the aircraft in May, CEO Raj Subramaniam said.
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Advance Auto Parts expands OneRail partnership for same-day fulfillment
The retailer and software company have worked together since 2022 to help coordinate delivery decisions and routing processes, OneRail Founder and CEO Bill Catania said.
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Coca-Cola to close Massachusetts bottling plant
The beverage giant will lay off 175 workers as part of the closure, which has been planned for several years.
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GM invests $275M in Tennessee plant
The Spring Hill plant will produce more truck models as part of the company’s approximately $9 billion U.S. manufacturing footprint expansion.
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Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort
The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start U.S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said.
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HelloFresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity via robotics
The meal kit company can now fulfill a greater variety of SKUs after deploying Locus Origin robots at its Phoenix facility.
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CBP readies more stringent data requirements for postal imports
A new rule could result in more than $100 million in additional duties per year, although the agency said it may deter some import activity.