Logistics: Page 2

  • Employees working in an Amazon fulfillment center are seen from above.
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    Amazon’s inbound fulfillment process is getting a makeover

    CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
  • A worker at the new Mercedes-Benz battery facility in Germany prepares a battery module for recycling.
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    Mercedes-Benz seeks circularity with new battery recycling plant

    With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.

    By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Peak season management

    Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • A Serve Robotics robot brings a package to an "AutoLoader" station for drone delivery.
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    Wing, Matternet and DroneUp boost drone delivery capabilities

    The companies revealed expanded coverage, new collaborations and stronger tech this month.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Courtesy of 3M.

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    3M pushes for better delivery performance

    The manufacturer is pursuing a 90% or higher on-time, in-full rate as it battles supply chain inefficiencies across its vast network.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
  • An ACT trucker drives on a Texas highway next to passenger vehicles in May 2024 under a clear blue sky.
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    Knight-Swift’s LTL expansion spurs shipper interest

    Customers did not view the company as a viable option for national less-than-truckload needs prior to its acquisition of Dependable Highway Express, according to CFO Andrew Hess.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
  • Trucks of various models and colors at a truck stop with a lit gas station.
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    Trucking rates, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say

    Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
  • UPS package handlers move shipments from a conveyor belt into package cars at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS cuts daily volume capacity by 1M in efficiency push

    The carrier has closed nine of its buildings this year and shifted more volume to automated hubs, according to company executives.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
  • Amazon recently showcased its fulfillment center operations in Detroit at a ribbon cutting event.
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    Amazon warns of West Coast capacity constraints

    Cross-docking inefficiencies are leading to issues bringing inventory into the company's fulfillment network, experts say.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Sponsored by Big Joe Forklifts

    Low-risk, high-reward: Why semi-autonomous vehicles are the right introduction to facility robotics

    Big Joe’s user-directed AMR pallet movers offer a smart, cost-effective entry into automation — enhancing productivity with no need for expensive upgrades. 

    Oct. 28, 2024
  • Saia tractors without trailers at a lot in Cresson, Pennsylvania
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    Saia raises rates to offset $1B in investments

    The price hike came after the LTL carrier opened 11 truck terminals in Q3, executives said.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
  • Flowers are being loaded onto an Avianca aircraft
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    Air freight demand largely unfazed by ILA port strike

    Shippers took early action to avoid strike-related backlogs. Experts urge similar strategies ahead of another potential stoppage in January.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
  • Aggregated returns arrive at a Happy Returns hub for processing.
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    UPS’ Happy Returns taps into Geek+ sorting robotics

    The provider’s Pennsylvania hub is reducing processing times by leveraging 150 robots to help handle returns volume.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
  • A UPS worker makes deliveries in Manhattan on July 24, 2023 in New York City.
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    Top UPS shippers temper holiday volume forecasts

    A condensed peak season is expected to increase in-store shopping activity, which could blunt home delivery demand.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
  • A ONE container loaded onto a truck at the Georgia Ports Authority.
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    Ocean spot rates tumble from pre-ILA strike surge

    While lower demand may be driving the decline, shippers still have potential carrier surcharges to factor in.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
  • A United States Postal Service courier delivers mail on Sept. 12, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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    USPS’ proposed transportation overhaul: 3 takeaways

    The plan could disproportionately affect delivery speeds in rural areas, an issue that has raised concerns from stakeholders.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
  • An Amazon employee walks by a Pac-Sun store window carrying a Pac-Sun bag.
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    Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores

    The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24 as the company looks to reduce overlap in its fast shipping offerings.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
  • A train crosses a bridge. Two locomotives are seen, one says Canadian Pacific and the other says Kansas City Southern.
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    CPKC, CSX receive approval to create Mexico-Southeast U.S. link

    The railroads are creating the interchange to compete for intermodal service between the two countries.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
  • A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver sits in his delivery truck on January 31, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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    UPS, FedEx shipping discounts counter growing surcharges

    Per-package ground parcel rates reached their lowest levels since 2021, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    7 reasons carrier partnerships matter when shipping cross-border freight

    Discover 7 key reasons why the right carrier partnership is crucial for shipping cross-border freight.

    Oct. 21, 2024
  • A fulfillment center in Ohio with freight container docked at the warehouse loading doors.
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    Levi Strauss taps Maersk for fulfillment and logistics

    The logistics provider opened an omnichannel facility in Ohio to service Levi’s wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
  • An Amazon delivery van made by Rivian sits in a neighborhood.
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    Amazon deploying AI tech in delivery vans

    Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
  • A line of Amazon delivery trucks leave an Amazon distribution facility on June 21, 2023 in Richmond, California.
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    Amazon Shipping joins EasyPost’s carrier roster

    The ground delivery service has grown its base of partners as it looks to attract more volume.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
  • A FedEx worker unloads packages from his delivery truck on March 31, 2020 in D.C.
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    As FedEx and UPS surcharges grow, competitors see an opportunity

    Added fees from the delivery giants are clashing with heightened shipping discounts, but customers have options to limit the impact, experts say.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
  • A pharmacy technician grabs a bottle of drugs off a shelve at the central pharmacy of Intermountain Heathcare.
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    FDA outlines new Drug Supply Chain Security Act exemptions

    Several groups have been granted additional time to comply with the more than 10-year-old legislation. 

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
  • An aerial view of a marine terminal full with ocean containers in Baltimore.
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?

    While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024