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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 Sept. 9, 2026 -
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Burlington advances on-site solar strategy across distribution network
The off-price retailer is planning installations at upcoming facilities in Arizona and California, as well as an existing warehouse in Georgia.
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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 Aug. 27, 2026 -
McCain Foods taps PepsiCo supply chain exec to head operations
Victoriano Perez Mies joins the frozen food producer as chief manufacturing and operations officer, a role that includes supply chain oversight.
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HPE combats memory constraints with supplier help, better forecasting
The company is pushing to meet AI server demand by signing multiyear pacts to reduce lead times and improve backlog conversion, EVP and CFO Marie Myers said.
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Tesla preps $1.4M Texas distribution center
The automotive and technology manufacturer expects the 538,720-square-foot facility to be operational by the end of 2028, per a state filing.
Updated Sept. 15, 2026 -
Ocean peak season endures, defying forecast of early end
Shipments may crest in September despite expectations peak season would fade by now, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
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CBP: Shippers could lose import privileges if customs info is wrong
The agency will void the right to bring merchandise into the U.S for shippers with inaccurate information on file, starting Sept. 18.
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Shein opens automated distribution center in Indiana
The 737,000-square-foot facility, slated to begin operations this month, features a goods-to-person fulfillment system to boost efficiency and employee safety.
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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.
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Google helps roll out 25 electric trucks in Texas
The tech giant is joining a coalition working to accelerate electric carrier Nevoya’s deployment and to reduce its supply chain emissions.
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FedEx launches Shopify app to combat surprise import charges
FedEx Duty and Tax, part of the carrier's new suite of global shipping tools, provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages.
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Air cargo rates ease, shippers buy short-term capacity
Price growth declined for the third consecutive month, continuing a downward trend since a May peak, per Xeneta.
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Lands’ End continues backlog recovery from WMS hiccup
The rollout impacted some shipments in Q2, but the company expects benefits from the technology in the long term.
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Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program
In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.
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Dell faces widening supply shortages as high AI demand persists
“Welcome to the life of a supply chain person at Dell. This is what we do, chasing parts. We love it,” COO Jeffrey Clarke said.
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Why Hyundai is raising its local sourcing goal in North America
The company plans to source 80% of parts for vehicle manufacturing in the region from local suppliers by 2030, President and CEO José Muñoz said.
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No industry is spared from costly US tariff regime
The volume of companies’ duty payments to the federal government remains far above the pre-2025 norm, the JPMorganChase Institute found.
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Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans
The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.
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2026 holiday delivery fees: Comparing USPS, FedEx, UPS and Amazon
This year's peak season surcharges are pricier than in 2025, placing further pressure on shippers already battered by fuel fees.
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Ocean freight rates cool despite continued price elevation
Although prices have gone down slightly, they are roughly in line with 2024 peak season levels during Red Sea and East Coast labor disruptions.
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NTSB Newsroom. (2026). "NTSB investigators examine the wreckage of a Prime Air cargo aircraft." [Photograph]. Retrieved from X.
Miami airport sees limited air cargo disruption after Amazon crash
FedEx, DHL Express flight operations at Miami International Airport are operating as normal after Sunday’s deadly crash, but reduced runway capacity may have a longer impact.
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Amazon projects reduced reliance on USPS, UPS for delivery: report
The company estimates it will deliver over 86% of its own packages next year, per Business Insider, but Amazon cautioned that internal forecasts are preliminary.
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Boston Scientific begins to restore shipping after cyberattack
The company is working through a backlog after the cyberattack hampered manufacturing, order processing and shipping.
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Deep Dive
Feces in the food supply: What’s next after summer of Cyclospora
The parasite is hard to trace and harder to kill. With recent cuts to food safety regulators, restaurants and food manufacturers will be hard pressed to keep their supply chains clean.