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Supply Chains 2024: A year in pictures
The industry saw significant upheaval, with a major container vessel crash, natural disasters and port and rail shutdowns. Here are some memorable moments.
By Kelly Stroh , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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FedEx aims for ‘seamless’ customer transition with Freight spinoff
The less-than-truckload unit aims to sustain or improve service levels while also bolstering its sales ranks.
By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Amazon warehouse workers on strike amid holiday rush
The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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‘The right time’: FedEx will spin off FedEx Freight LTL unit
FedEx Freight will be separated from the parcel giant, creating a new publicly traded company, the board announced.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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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.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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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.
By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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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.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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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.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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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.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Big Joe ForkliftsForklift or walk-behind stacker: Which solution is right for your warehouse?
Forklifts are the workhorse of the warehouse, but they’re not the only option available.
Dec. 16, 2024 -
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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.
By David Taube • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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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.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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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.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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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.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Iron MountainPreparing the modern warehouse for modern weather
Whatever Mother Nature sends our way, we're prepared.
By Rachel Martin, Warehousing & Logistics Marketing Leader, Iron Mountain • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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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.
By Max Garland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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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.”
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024
