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Dole seeks acquisitions, sourcing shifts to grow produce supply
The company is focusing on growing its presence in high-selling categories like berries and avocados as it navigates supply disruptions to other products.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Ikea doubles automation projects as store fulfillment grows
More than half of the store's volumes were fulfilled from stores in FY21, according to an Ikea franchisee.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Diversifying production, suppliers helped companies stock shelves in 2021
As facility shutdowns and other disruptions caused shortages, many firms found new manufacturing and sourcing partners.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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Chartered ships emerged in 2021 as a way to get around congestion
Home Depot, Costco and Walmart were among the businesses which leased ships to take control of their supply chains.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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Maersk to acquire Li & Fung's logistics unit for $3.6B
The deal will grow Maersk's global warehouse footprint to more than 100 million square feet.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Maersk to manage Unilever's ocean and air transport via control tower
The goal of the partnership is three-fold: to improve visibility across Unilever's supply chain, to boost efficiency and to cut down on emissions.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2021 -
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How regulators stepped up to address congested ports and supply chains in 2021
Long lines of waiting ships and stacks of containers at West Coast ports drew attention from the White House.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2021 -
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10 disruptions that rocked supply chains in 2021
Companies scrambled to adjust operations as they contended with a protracted pandemic, severe weather and the trapped Ever Given in another difficult year for supply chains.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Historic lows in ocean carrier reliability leave shippers looking for alternatives
Space for LCL shipments is more often readily available, but shippers still have to battle port congestion.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 8, 2021 -
FedEx will sell space on empty container imports as a congestion-bypass service
Shippers can cut 20 days' worth of transit time port-to-port, FedEx Logistics CEO Udo Lange said.
By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Allbirds boosts inventories by 55% due to long lead times, high demand
The shoe and apparel company has relied on careful planning, secondary sourcing and regional diversification to keep product flowing.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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OpinionThe problem with chartering a ship: Break bulk is a lost art
Break bulk is doable for large, well-capitalized companies, but there's no guarantee they'll achieve lower freight costs than using carriers, a Xeneta executive writes.
By Katherine Barrios • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionWalmart sees 51% increase in throughput at Southern California ports after Biden's shift to 24/7
Retailers brought a holiday wish list of additional supply chain actions to a White House meeting.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Fresh fruit and vegetable supply threatened by rising disruptions
Producers are confronting higher costs, fertilizer shortages and inconsistent deliveries. In some cases, it's leading to food spoilage.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionEmpty containers become a focal point in push to ease Los Angeles port congestion
The port is encouraging shipping lines and marine terminal operators to receive as many empties as possible to make space for loaded cargo.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionNew guidelines limit the number of ships crowding San Pedro Bay ports
"No, this is not going to speed things up on shore," said Kip Louttit, executive director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problems'It's already paying off': Biden boasts about 24/7 port operations
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, whose maritime traffic jams have become emblematic of snarled supply chains, have already seen reduced vessel dwell times, the president said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Port delays across the US double in-transit inventory times for Columbia Sportswear
The brand is encountering the bulk of its logistics issues in the U.S., as deliveries in Canada and Europe "have been much more timely," CEO Tim Boyle said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Schneider grows container fleet with the help of a chartered ship
The carrier added 1,600 intermodal containers in Q3 and expects to add at least another 1,600 in Q4, the CEO said.
By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak
For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021 -
Maersk buys Senator International, advancing its air cargo ambitions
The supply chain service provider is expanding its air fleet via a combination of acquisitions, charters and newly built aircraft.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated June 2, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Blue Whales and Blue Skies ProgramSeeking sustainability: Companies recognized for protecting blue whales and blue skies
Vessel Speed Reduction program contributes to sustainable maritime shipping.
By Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Golden Week slowdowns provided little relief to shipping rates, congested ports
Shippers and forwarders are exploring solutions such as LCL, alternative ports and air charters.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 29, 2021 -
Hasbro hit by supply chain woes as $100M in orders go unfilled
Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker as supply chains continue to struggle to get goods into the U.S.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionIn bid to free space, San Pedro Bay ports will charge ocean carriers fees for lingering containers
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach decided to delay implementing the fees until at least Nov. 22 after seeing a 26% drop in "aging cargo."
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 15, 2021
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