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UPS’ Happy Returns inks partnership with Two Boxes
The integration will help warehouse operators using Two Boxes’ returns processing software handle volume from Happy Returns more efficiently.
By Max Garland • April 3, 2024 -
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects up to $10M impact from Baltimore bridge collapse
The Norway-based ocean carrier said it's rerouting cargo as the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts its vessel operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 3, 2024 -
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Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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FedEx, UPS adding delivery fees in parts of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
The surcharges from both carriers will take effect this month in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., many covering major urban areas.
By Max Garland • April 3, 2024 -
Federal regulators mandate two-person crews for Class I railroads
Rail industry executives and labor unions have clashed on the issue for the past two years.
By Larry Avila • April 2, 2024 -
Walmart letting businesses tap into its route optimization tech
The move to sell its proprietary AI-driven software contributes to the retailer’s business diversification strategy.
By Larry Avila • April 1, 2024 -
UPS wins US Postal Service air cargo contract, usurping FedEx
The delivery giant will ramp up its activity with the agency after a transition period, eventually moving the majority of its domestic air cargo.
By Max Garland • April 1, 2024 -
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April 1, 2024 -
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How auto supply chain managers can navigate the Baltimore port stoppages
Alternative port assessments, along with contract and obligation reviews, are among the steps experts say shippers should consider.
By Kelly Stroh • March 29, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore crisis: What supply chain managers need to know
Supply Chain Dive asked experts how rerouting by land and sea could work after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 29, 2024 -
Walmart hikes return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders
The retailer didn't disclose the extent of the increase, which it attributed to "changing market conditions."
By Max Garland • March 29, 2024 -
5 takeaways from UPS’ 2024 investor and analyst day
Company officials provided details on the company's future with Amazon, the evolution of its pricing technology, growth in healthcare and more.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2024 -
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East Coast ports say they are ready for Baltimore cargo
The Port of Virginia and the Port of New York and New Jersey can serve as alternative ports for ships that were destined to Baltimore.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 28, 2024 -
5 ways drone delivery providers are advancing in 2024
Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2024 -
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Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption
CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.
By Larry Avila • March 27, 2024 -
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How the Baltimore bridge disaster is impacting supply chains
The port is opening up alternate channels for vessel traffic, while stakeholders are adapting with their own workarounds.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 13, 2024 -
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Baltimore truckers, dockworkers brace for Key Bridge collapse effects
The downed bridge is marooning the Port of Baltimore and threatening the region's supply chain.
By Colin Campbell • March 27, 2024 -
UPS plans to close around 200 US facilities, shift volume to automated hubs
The company is consolidating locations as part of its "Network of the Future" initiative, which aims to reduce its labor needs and save $3 billion by 2028.
By Max Garland • March 26, 2024 -
Maersk seeks bigger stake in booming cross-border market
A new Tijuana, Mexico, facility will target the technology, automotive, retail and lifestyle sectors.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 2024 -
At the Panama Canal: Booking slots open up at a waterway on the mend
The canal authority increased daily booking slots to 27 and is implementing long-term solutions like cross-filling.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 25, 2024 -
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes leap 60% YoY in February
Risks ranging from Red Sea disruptions to Panama Canal restrictions keep fueling shipper diversions to the West Coast port.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 22, 2024 -
FedEx could be ‘weeks away’ from US Postal Service contract decision
The company is pursuing a new air transportation deal that would align with its ongoing network overhaul, Chief Commercial Officer Brie Carere said.
By Max Garland • March 22, 2024 -
GXO doubled its use of warehouse vision tech in 2023
The solution helps automate validation and reduce errors in the company’s facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • March 22, 2024 -
FedEx charges ahead with Network 2.0, rolling out to dozens more locations in 2024
The plan to integrate its separate Express and Ground delivery networks will help close a key gap with UPS, one executive said.
By Max Garland • March 22, 2024 -
Can 7-day delivery give OnTrac an edge in a soft market?
The service's success will hinge on shippers' own capabilities and how much consumers value Saturday and Sunday deliveries.
By Max Garland • March 21, 2024 -
Department of Transportation’s FLOW platform deepens supply chain data pool
Published information now covers inland freight hubs like rail terminals and warehouses to help users mitigate logistics challenges.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 20, 2024