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Retrieved from Maersk on November 03, 2023
Maersk plans thousands of job reductions, says ocean market is ‘worsening’
Looking ahead, the company expects further headwinds as market conditions worsen, CEO Vincent Clerc said in an earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 3, 2023 -
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How cities may decarbonize delivery in the era of online orders
A new action guide by the National League of Cities points to emerging policies and technologies to combat increasing air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 2, 2023 -
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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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Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service
Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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UPS pursues greater delivery density to reduce emissions
The company is trying to increase its deliveries-per-stop ratio from 1.28 to 1.4, leaning on technologies like machine learning to do so, an executive said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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UPS plans for Happy Returns to power its consolidated returns service
The offering will lower handling costs for larger retail customers as the company looks to grow “ahead of the market,” CEO Carol Tomé said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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Ground parcel delivery costs fall as carriers offer up discounts
The pricing environment has shifted in favor of shippers with demand cooling off, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By Max Garland • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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Walmart opens third ‘next gen’ fulfillment center in Texas
The 1.5 million square-foot facility in Lancaster, Texas, will enable faster delivery as the retailer prepares for the holiday season.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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Walgreens pauses expansion of micro-fulfillment centers
The drugstore chain is looking to improve its rollout process for the facilities before opening another five centers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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Sponsored by ISNHow to incorporate ESG in your company’s value chain
With attention to companies’ environmental and social impacts on the rise, fully incorporating your value chain into your company’s ESG strategy can provide significant benefits.
Oct. 30, 2023 -
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Bankrupt Mitchell Gold and Ryder reach deal on undelivered products
Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that in many cases were purchased, with shipping fees, months ago.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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Amazon’s fulfillment network shift exceeds expectations
Higher local in-stock levels paired with improved connectivity between facilities is driving speedier deliveries.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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Amazon brings drone delivery to Texas neighborhood
Eligible customers in College Station can receive their prescription medication at home within an hour at no additional cost.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 26, 2023 -
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UPS to acquire Happy Returns from Paypal
The logistics giant expects to leverage the tech firm’s software and operations expertise as it pushes for a frictionless reverse logistics experience.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Workhorse via LinkedIn on October 25, 2023
Workhorse Aero looks to add Horsefly drone to UPS Flight Forward FAA certificate
The approval and partnership would allow Workhorse to scale faster towards its last-mile delivery goals.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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FedEx, UPS and USPS set holiday shipping deadlines for 2023
Most of the parcel carriers’ deadlines fall in the days prior to Dec. 20 for shippers who want their products delivered before Christmas.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Union Pacific boosts connectivity between Mexico and Southeastern US
The new rail service will better connect Mexico’s industrial markets with destinations in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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Pitney Bowes taps new Ambi Robotics system for middle-mile sortation
The AmbiSort B-Series systems have sorted more than 3 million parcels in the four months they have been deployed.
By Max Garland • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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Amazon outlines push to ‘eliminate packaging altogether’
As the company looks to remove added packaging from more orders in 2024, its packaging innovation director explains how Amazon identifies products fit to ship in their own packaging and works with vendors on redesigns.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 23, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Avery DennisonHow linerless labels can benefit logistics businesses
Linerless labels are compatible with a wide range of application equipment, from handheld printers to room-sized, automated application lines.
Oct. 23, 2023 -
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Butter prices soar to record highs
Supply is constrained going into the holiday baking season due to lower production and increased summer demand for ice cream and other products.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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Hy-Vee to deploy micro-fulfillment centers from Takeoff Technologies
The automation company expects to supply over 20 online grocery facilities to the grocer through a multiyear deal, with the first sites set to open in 2024.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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Convoy closes, unable to find buyer
The logistics startup’s CEO and co-founder blamed weak freight and capital markets in a layoff letter to employees.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 19, 2023
Amazon to integrate drones into fulfillment network for faster delivery
Prime Air drones will deploy at same-day delivery sites rather than standalone facilities as the company scales its use of the emerging transportation method.
By Max Garland • Oct. 19, 2023 -
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Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center
The 900,000-square-foot facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 19, 2023 -
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American Eagle hires new supply chain chief
Sarah Clarke, previously with Calvin Klein brand owner PVH, will oversee everything from sourcing to distribution at the apparel company.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023
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