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J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability
The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2025 -
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Tariff-driven frontloading boosts Los Angeles port volumes
The port may see a 10% drop in volume in the back half of 2025, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025 -
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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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Build-A-Bear Workshop pulls forward inventory to deflect tariff impact
The stuffed animal retailer says the move enables better flexibility in a fluctuating trade environment.
By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025 -
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FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service
Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS’ Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl’s stores as drop-off locations.
By Max Garland • March 26, 2025 -
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UPS debuts service for better import fee transparency
Global Checkout aims to reduce surprise charges online shoppers pay for international deliveries in a fast-changing trade environment.
By Max Garland • March 26, 2025 -
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Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases
The rate jumped by 4 cents last week, the largest weekly gain this year, said Principal Analyst for DAT Dean Croke.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 26, 2025 -
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FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports
National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 2025 -
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Postal Service head DeJoy exits as agency faces uncertain future
Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take over until the Board of Governors names a permanent successor.
By Max Garland • March 25, 2025 -
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FedEx bringing on nearly $400M in new healthcare business
The gains come as the company competes with UPS for customers in the sought-after vertical.
By Max Garland • March 24, 2025 -
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Target tests new delivery method for Shipt drivers
The initiative involves couriers bringing “brown box” shipments from stores to customers in locations lacking a sortation center.
By Max Garland • March 21, 2025 -
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FedEx renews Sunday home delivery push to meet demand
After shrinking its coverage a few years ago, the carrier expanded it again to reach two-thirds of the U.S. population.
By Max Garland • March 21, 2025 -
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De minimis changes: Businesses, trade groups weigh in
Customs and Border Protection proposals to increase data requirements and limit the exemption’s use drew a mixed response from commenters.
By Max Garland • March 20, 2025 -
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FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions
The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.
By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2025 -
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Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult
Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.
By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2025 -
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UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments
The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.
By Max Garland • March 17, 2025 -
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Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market
The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.
By Colin Campbell • March 17, 2025 -
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Sponsored by National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™Attention shippers: Your shipment data is about to change
Big NMFC changes are coming! Learn how new LTL freight classification standards impact your shipments, carriers and operations.
By Holly Taylor, NMFTA • March 17, 2025 -
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UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom
The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.
By Max Garland • March 14, 2025 -
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NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool
The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.
By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2025 -
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USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs
The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.
By Max Garland • March 14, 2025 -
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How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future
Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.
By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025 -
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Alternative delivery providers ramp up service coverage
Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWhat privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage
As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2025 -
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5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain
Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.
By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025 -
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How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game
The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.
By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025
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