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FedEx plans North Carolina layoffs in Network 2.0 rollout
The delivery giant is closing one ship center and trimming its workforce at another, impacting 341 employees.
By Max Garland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Amazon faces allegations it withheld Prime delivery in parts of Washington, DC
The e-commerce giant called claims it stopped providing its fastest shipping services to two zip codes "categorically false.”
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 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 carriers poised for faster peak season deliveries
November delivery speeds improved by 27% year over year amid better fulfillment and transit times, according to project44.
By Max Garland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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IMC Logistics to be sold, supply chain conglomerate announces
Switzerland-headquartered Kuehne+Nagel will acquire a majority stake in the Tennessee-based marine drayage provider.
By David Taube • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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What shippers and carriers seek from a modern TMS
Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Werner EnterprisesWhy is intermodal growing in popularity? It’s smarter, faster and greener transport.
Discover how intermodal shipping is revolutionizing logistics with enhanced efficiency, sustainability and reliability for modern businesses.
Dec. 2, 2024 -
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How MeatWorks cooked up a shipping expansion
After finding the right combination of delivery speed and reliability, the company is adjusting to heightened demand.
By Max Garland • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Parcel carrier Spee-Dee Delivery opts for no 2025 rate hike
The Midwest-focused delivery provider won't increase base shipping charges and is eyeing coverage expansion next year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance
The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Spot trucking rates climb, offering hope to carriers
Shippers are still benefiting from a discount in the spot market of 8.7% below contract rates, DAT Group Product Manager Chad Kennedy said.
By David Taube • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Macy’s delays full Q3 report over delivery accounting snafu
Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, which overshadowed an otherwise decent quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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OnTrac financing deal paves way for further expansion
The parcel carrier's agreement with lenders comes after heavy spending to grow its network.
By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions
The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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3PLs ramp up leasing activity as outsourcing interest grows
Retailers want inventory flexibility in a time of uncertainty. Logistics providers are reaping the demand benefits.
By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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The dual case for reusable transport packaging in supply chains
Adopting reusables across the supply chain presents not just sustainability benefits, but also cost savings, according to speakers at Pack Expo International.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Amazon opts for no fulfillment fee increases in 2025
The e-commerce giant vowed "to focus on stability and simplicity" for its sellers after levying new charges earlier this year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions
The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024 -
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USPS plans 2025 rate hikes, including big Parcel Select increase
The pricing changes, slated to take effect in January, aim to provide a revenue boost for the financially struggling agency.
By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Amazon delivery tweaks among USPS’ peak season preparations
The agency will also lean on expanded processing capacity and early morning courier routes to strengthen holiday service reliability.
By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Werner Enterprises5 times you might need expedited or premium freight services
When time is of the essence, here’s when expedited freight can make all the difference.
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Krispy Kreme pursues third-party delivery help
The doughnut maker launched a request for proposal with several carriers in October after successful pilot tests.
By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push
The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers
A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Better Trucks expands delivery coverage into New England
A partnership with Optima Overnight will allow the last-mile carrier to access Boston and other northeast markets.
By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2024
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