Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know

Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.

Updated Nov. 11, 2024

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 Nov. 13, 2024

Better Trucks expands delivery coverage into New England

A partnership with Optima Overnight will allow the last-mile carrier to access Boston and other northeast markets.

CSX debuts double-stack rail service at the Port of Baltimore

The rail operator opened a northern route while it expects to complete the long-awaited expansion of a 1.7-mile tunnel by the end of next year.

ONE adds Jaxport to Asia-East Coast service

The weekly route will connect Jacksonville, Florida, with five ports in Asia, shipping retail products, electronics, food and beverages.

UNFI improperly discounts payments to suppliers, lawsuit claims

The grocery wholesaler delays paying food companies for their goods and factors in “prompt-payment discounts” when it pays invoices late, per a class action suit.

Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs

The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.

Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution

The U.S.-based electric vehicle maker’s agreement shores up its domestic supply chain.

‘Not just the beef’: How Chipotle’s supply chain helped bring back smoked brisket

The return of the popular menu item required what CEO Scott Boatwright called “a huge cross-muscle effort.”

Hershey invests $500M to improve cocoa farming struggles

The confectionery giant is working with cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to help improve sustainability for growers and the environment.

How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints

As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.

Freight shipments drop 21% in soft trucking market: US Bank

Q3 performance signals continued challenges regarding volume and shipper spending, according to the bank.

CSX expects Hurricane Helene recovery to last into 2025

The railroad is rebuilding miles of track damaged by the tropical storm, with efforts focused on its Blue Ridge subdivision.

Air cargo demand remains on course for double-digit growth in 2024

October volumes were up 11% year over year despite disruptions like the dockworker strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

Supply chain leaders react to Donald Trump’s win

Some industry groups fear expanded tariffs under a second Trump presidency, while others foresee benefits for manufacturing and trucking.

Updated Nov. 7, 2024

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.

FedEx rolls out rate discounts through Pitney Bowes, Auctane platforms

The new agreements advance FedEx's efforts to draw in more volume from small businesses.

True Value preps for Oregon warehouse closure amid bankruptcy

The hardware retailer could begin closing the regional distribution center on Dec. 7, with the shutdown impacting 98 employees.

Why a new FedEx facility uses automation but not robotics

Secondary 25, housed in the Memphis World Hub, still needs employees to help move bulky packages as technological improvements boost throughput.

Tariff hikes could be coming. Stanley Black & Decker says it’s ready.

The toolmaker has been formulating a mitigation strategy since the spring, with the company planning to shift production away from China.

Hasbro’s supply chain overhaul leads 2024 cost savings

The toy and game company’s long-term transformation plan has focused heavily on reducing inventory, a trend that continued in Q3.

De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official

A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.

DOL guidelines for workplace AI center employee needs, job quality

The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.

Navigating the challenges of AI adoption in procurement

Incorporating AI into procurement is a technical endeavor that must consider the human impact to be successful, 4C Associates’ director of digital innovation writes.