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Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub
The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.
By Sam Silverstein • June 27, 2024 -
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Tailored Brands opens new distribution center to reduce shipping times
The company is prioritizing product availability and next-day delivery for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank stores in the Midwest.
By Philip Neuffer • June 27, 2024 -
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TrendlineInside the trends affecting logistics management
The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.
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Parcel carrier Jitsu launches Detroit delivery coverage
The company once known as AxleHire aims to expand into more Midwest markets soon, CEO Raj Ramanan said.
By Max Garland • June 27, 2024 -
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The next big LTL shakeup? FedEx explores options for Freight division
Any sale or spinoff would follow a shift by large carriers toward pure-play operations — and could further consolidate an LTL sector still reeling from Yellow’s demise.
By Colin Campbell • June 27, 2024 -
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ONE, Port of Savannah launch India ocean service
The weekly route also connects the fast-growing manufacturing hub to ports in Florida and New York.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated July 10, 2024 -
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FedEx preps for $500M headwind after US Postal Service split
The delivery giant aims to aggressively reduce costs tied to air cargo operations following the contract's Sept. 29 expiration.
By Max Garland • June 26, 2024 -
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High-calcium lime supplier MLC hires VP of supply chain
Cheryl Stuckmeyer’s appointment comes as the company expands its supply chain capabilities through additional trucking routes as well as rail and transloading growth.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 25, 2024 -
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Port of Nevada opens inland intermodal yard
The site provides service to the Port of Oakland on Union Pacific’s network and is expected to improve inland shipping.
By Larry Avila • June 24, 2024 -
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FedEx plans 4 facility closures, layoffs in North and South Carolina
The Ship Center shutdowns coming in September will impact 310 employees, according to WARN notices.
By Max Garland • June 24, 2024 -
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RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics
The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of the year.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
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Ikea taps HMM service to cut ocean transport emissions
The agreement is expected to reduce about 11,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from March 2024 to February 2025.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2024 -
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Stitch Fix among rush of retailers adding delivery providers
Several shippers are diversifying their carrier mixes this year in a bid to reduce transportation costs.
By Max Garland • June 20, 2024 -
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Parcel delivery startup Delivered buys Point Pickup’s assets
The $100,000 purchase will help build new services for shippers and carriers, Delivered CEO Andrew Hurst said.
By Max Garland • June 20, 2024 -
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USPS says consolidator changes won’t hurt service. Stakeholders aren’t sold.
There could be "devastating" impacts to delivery reliability if the Postal Service isn't prepared, the Association for Postal Commerce said.
By Max Garland • June 18, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
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Insource or outsource fulfillment? Companies weigh cost vs. control
Business size, growth trajectory, distribution costs and customer service needs are among the top factors to consider, experts say.
By Max Garland • June 14, 2024 -
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Kohl’s introduces Return Drop service to stores nationwide
In addition to its Amazon partnership, the department store will now accept returns from brands like Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 14, 2024 -
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ILA ‘more likely’ to strike in October as tensions rise
The union representing East and Gulf Coast port workers made the threat Wednesday, while noting wage and automation concerns are behind contract disagreements.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // Baltimore bridge collapseThe Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
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How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze
Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 13, 2024 -
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De minimis crackdown: What shippers should know
The U.S. government is ramping up enforcement on low-cost goods entering the country, suspending brokers like Seko Logistics from a key import program.
By Max Garland • June 13, 2024 -
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FedEx layoffs: Cost cuts target up to 2,000 Europe jobs
The company aims to slash back-office and commercial roles and consolidate certain activities in the region.
By Max Garland • June 12, 2024 -
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Nippon Express launches Japan-Ohio air freight service
The overnight delivery route aims to service growing automotive demand in the Midwest.
By Kelly Stroh • June 12, 2024 -
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CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth
The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024 -
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May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption
Market uncertainty looms ahead of a U.S. crackdown on e-commerce goods from China.
By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2024
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