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US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up
The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.
Updated May 28, 2024 -
Post Holdings says bird flu hit nearly 14% of egg supply
The outbreak is another setback for Post-owned Michael Foods, a major supplier for restaurants and food service providers.
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Where USPS’ network overhaul stands after consolidation pause
The agency will continue work this year at several existing and operating facilities throughout the country.
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‘Unprecedented’: Shipping group frets over USPS’ planned price hike
The Package Shippers Association said regulators should assess if there is enough competition for Parcel Select, a delivery service slated for a 25% average increase.
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Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.
Updated May 31, 2024 -
Campbell Soup restructures production footprint
The soup and snacks maker will invest $230 million in improvements to its supply chain.
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Kroger fulfillment center workers vote to join Teamsters
Drivers at the automated warehouse near Detroit voted by a 3-to-1 margin to be part of the union.
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Medtech company Avanos hires new supply chain SVP
Sigfrido Delgado, a former VP at Jabil Healthcare, will be tasked with maintaining the pace of Avanos’ supply chain transformation plan.
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FreshRealm taps Amazon vet as supply chain chief
Stacey Wallace will lead the company's strategy to optimize its infrastructure for short-shelf-life products.
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Cotton traced to Xinjiang, China, present in over 800 products: report
About a third of positive-tested items had fibers solely from the banned region, despite U.S. regulations over forced labor concerns.
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East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans
While there has not been a "wholesale shift" in volumes to the West Coast, conversations have started, per a Port of Los Angeles media briefing.
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Williams-Sonoma makes strides in delivery efficiency
The retailer limited instances of shipments originating from out-of-market areas and multiple deliveries per order in Q1.
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Forum Mobility breaks ground on Port of Long Beach charging station
The facility will be equipped with 44 dispensers to power trucking fleets, including Amazon's.
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 12% YoY in April
West Coast volume growth is projected to continue in the second half of the year, said Hackett Associates Partner Daniel Hackett.
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1-800-Flowers.com offsets delivery rate hikes with logistics optimization
The gift provider's efforts include placing inventory closer to end customers as it looks to mitigate fuel surcharges and other fees.
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UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2032
The companies’ previous agreement was set to end in September 2027.
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BMW imported cars to the US using parts from banned supplier: Senate report
The automaker shipped at least 8,000 Mini Coopers that used components from a company based in China's Xinjiang region.
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Shipping carrier diversification benefits Lulus in Q1
The fashion brand has added more delivery providers in recent quarters to offset rising shipping costs.
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Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach
The resources generated by the new system will support Toyota Logistics Services’ vehicle-processing and distribution center at the port.
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Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction
The retailer is looking to “sell much more of much fewer products" over the long term, CEO and founder Kevin Plank said.
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A critical mineral inventory glut masks long-term supply constraints
An International Energy Agency report urges producers to diversify supply chains and up investments to avoid future lithium shortfalls.
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Delivery carrier SpeedX pursues growth with zone-skipping service
The company expects to triple or quadruple its volumes this year as it competes with the likes of FedEx and UPS.
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J&J Snack Foods opens third distribution center in supply chain overhaul
The food manufacturer is shipping 81% of its sales orders from its new network, compared to just 26% a year ago, according to its CEO.
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Big Y names VP of logistics, distribution
Starting at the end of May, Eric Swensen will oversee self-distribution operations with a focus on fresh and local products.
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Careismatic Brands to close Dallas distribution centers, lay off 400 employees
The scrubs maker's closures follow bankruptcy and years of supply chain woes.