Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.

Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.

Dollar General names exec to oversee distribution center strategy

Kevin Pinchon, a former supply chain leader at HD Supply, joins other recent executive hires made by the retailer.

FMC halts HMM, ONE, Yang Ming alliance

The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking more details on the proposed Premier Alliance for a complete analysis of any competitive impacts.

Biden unveils fresh China tariff hikes

The duties will target critical solar energy inputs, including wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products, beginning Jan. 1.

USPS softens service targets as DeJoy takes heat from Congress

The agency lowered its on-time delivery goals for fiscal year 2025 to 80% for some Postal Service offerings, igniting further criticism from lawmakers.

Smithfield to sell 150K hogs, re-establishing independent supplier

The deal allows Murphy Family Ventures to become an independent producer again while reducing Smithfield's livestock footprint.

Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses

The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.

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 Dec. 19, 2024

Chewy peak season aided by automation

The pet e-tailer’s automated fulfillment centers improved productivity during its highest order period.

Canada Post strike: What shippers should know

The work stoppage is sparking shipping delays and capacity challenges at other carriers, disrupting the flow of holiday packages.

La-Z-Boy ‘positioned relatively well’ ahead of China tariffs

But proposed tariffs on Mexico could have a larger impact on the furniture retailer's supply chain.

Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US

The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

S&S Activewear deploys over 200 distribution center robots

The autonomous picking solutions aim to increase production output at two facilities in Nevada and Pennsylvania.

Utz Brands opens Pennsylvania logistics hub

The 650,000-square-foot facility is able to handle more than 1 billion pounds of product annually, the company estimates.

Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery

The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to schedule a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.

Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal

The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.

Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline

The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.

FedEx plans North Carolina layoffs in Network 2.0 rollout

The delivery giant is closing one ship center and trimming its workforce at another, impacting 341 employees.

Amazon faces allegations it withheld Prime delivery in parts of Washington, DC

The e-commerce giant called claims it stopped providing its fastest shipping services to two zip codes "categorically false.”

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to dust off tariff playbook from first Trump presidency

The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.

How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch

Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.