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Delivery provider Point Pickup ceases operations as it seeks a sale
The company is looking to find a buyer quickly, as its "assets are basically melting ice cubes — they are losing money," a lawyer said.
By Max Garland • March 19, 2024 -
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Cross-border e-commerce helped lift air cargo industry in February
The average spot rate increased 2% month over month to $2.29 per kilogram, with demand up 11% year over year, Xeneta’s Clive Data Services found.
By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2024 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Weak logistics demand could fuel buyer’s market for mergers, acquisitions
Top investors are ready to spend after dealmaking slowed to a crawl last year, according to a McKinsey report.
By Max Garland • March 18, 2024 -
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Railroads add Florida Express route to lure textile shippers
Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway hope an express connection with Central America will take off amid a rise in nearshoring.
By Larry Avila • March 15, 2024 -
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Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain
The company's "Bold New Chapter" will feature automation, distribution center closures, and more.
By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024 -
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3 warehouse real estate markets to watch in 2024
A wave of construction completions could help tenants secure more favorable deals at logistics hot spots near major ports and the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Max Garland • March 15, 2024 -
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The Home Depot expands distribution center network for pro orders
Four new locations aim to reduce in-store congestion by directly shipping products like lumber and insulation to jobsites.
By Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2024 -
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Better shipping contracts benefit BarkBox owner
Dog toys and treats brand Bark, which uses FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and Pitney Bowes, joins other shippers that have trimmed their delivery costs.
By Max Garland • March 13, 2024 -
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Target deepens bets on supply chain, inventory management
The retailer has 10 new facilities in the pipeline and is investing in AI and machine learning to sharpen demand planning as it grows its profits.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 13, 2024 -
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Why Walmart sees drone delivery taking flight
The retailer is increasingly using the technology for quick deliveries of items like meal solutions and over-the-counter medicines.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 13, 2024 -
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OnTrac launching Saturday, Sunday deliveries for majority of network
The parcel carrier also plans to expand its service this summer in the Midwest, including Chicago, Chief Commercial Officer Josh Dinneen said.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2024 -
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What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024
Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.
By Kelly Stroh • March 12, 2024 -
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3 things to expect from the pharmaceutical supply chain in 2024
Healthcare experts pointed to shortages, domestic production and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as trends to watch this year.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 11, 2024 -
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American Eagle ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes
The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.
By Max Garland • March 8, 2024 -
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Deep DiveShippers should lock in trucking rates soon: experts
Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could mean rising costs for customers.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024 -
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ColumnThe role of ethical leadership in the supply chain
Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.
By Rich Weissman • March 7, 2024 -
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The Home Depot leans on distribution centers to deliver pro orders
Not shipping from stores helps reduce the amount of time associates have to spend picking, packing and staging items, Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell said.
By Max Garland • March 6, 2024 -
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AutoZone makes headway on ‘mega hub’ growth for fast store fulfillment
The auto parts retailer is halfway toward its goal of opening 200 of these stores, which can replenish inventory at nearby locations.
By Max Garland • March 6, 2024 -
Walmart sells intermodal assets to JB Hunt
One expert told Trucking Dive the retailer likely assessed it was better off eliminating its private intermodal fleet after reviewing operating costs.
By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024 -
Wayfair plans consolidated delivery option to lower costs
Consumers receiving multiple items at the same time can boost efficiency and attract more sales, the company's CEO said.
By Max Garland • March 4, 2024 -
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Construction supply chain headaches persist 4 years into pandemic
As the fourth anniversary of COVID-19’s arrival in the U.S. nears, contractors are still dealing with challenges around materials pricing and availability.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 4, 2024 -
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FAA gives Boeing 90 days to address safety, quality control issues
An expert panel, which included representatives from NASA and labor unions, found the aircraft maker’s implementation of its safety culture confusing and inadequate.
By Sara Samora • Updated March 1, 2024 -
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UPS plans layoffs at facilities in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Two sortation shift cuts, along with the closure of a trailer shop, add to reductions the company is making in at least eight other states.
By Max Garland • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Flexport, Shopify strengthen logistics ties with merchant perks
The freight forwarder is offering discounts for Shopify merchants to use its fulfillment services and a new shipping product.
By Max Garland • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Veho nabs crucial link to shippers’ West Coast operations via Clearjet
The last-mile carrier is able to work with a wider range of clients via Clearjet's nationwide access to air cargo capacity.
By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2024
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