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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.
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Apple cuts 14 suppliers over conflict minerals
The company removed smelters or refiners that were not willing to comply with a third-party audit.
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White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization
Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.
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GLS US launches direct delivery to and from Europe
The carrier integrated its services with its parent's European network, which could help it stand out among FedEx and UPS alternatives.
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Port of Baltimore preps new alternate channel for larger vessel traffic
The limited access channel could help draw more commercial activity back to the port after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
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Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions
Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.
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Lowe’s taps DoorDash for on-demand deliveries
The partnership marks DoorDash’s entry into the home improvement category as the company grows its roster of retailers.
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Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations
Evergreen stock and cheaper logistics options helped the furniture seller cut $11 million in inventory costs since last year.
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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.
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UPS CEO touts network flexibility in winning US Postal Service contract
Carol Tomé said the carrier offers “an integrated solution that’s very different” from what FedEx can provide.
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Why Amy’s Kitchen added a chief supply chain officer
Creating the role helped the food manufacturer streamline its operations and reset its sourcing and logistics strategies, Oksana Woloszczuk said.
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes supply chain executive
The beverage alcohol distributor recently promoted Drew Vermilion to SVP of supply chain strategy and chief of staff.
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Baltimore bridge collapse
How Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.
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Biden’s call to hike China steel tariffs falls short, industry group says
The Can Manufacturers Institute says the president should do more than triple the average tariff rate of 7.5% under section 301.
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FedEx to shutter 4 Florida facilities in July
More than 200 employees will be impacted by the decision as the delivery giant continues to trim operating costs.
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US Postal Service head vows better performance amid scrutiny of network overhaul
Lawmakers pressed Louis DeJoy for answers as markets like Atlanta struggle to adjust in the thick of the agency's "Delivering for America" plan.
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 19% YoY in March
The West Coast port expects volumes to continue to grow in April, despite being a more muted shipping season.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse cuts SKUs, vendors to support inventory strategy
The retailer has been rationalizing its stock in several product areas, including fishing, to improve productivity.
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The scoop on cold chain: Why Unilever’s spinoff offers supply chain upside
Without the ice cream business, the company's operations become "a lot easier from a control standpoint," one expert said.
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Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report
A year-long Earthsight investigation found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.
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Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting
A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.
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Federal FLOW program welcomes more members
ITS Logistics and RoadEx America joined the Department of Transportation initiative to better share data across supply chains.
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Opinion
Why embracing vertical and horizontal integration matters for supply chains
Companies can achieve a delicate balance between control and flexibility by combining the two strategies, helping them adapt to market shifts.
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Food companies aren’t ready to comply with traceability rule, says former FDA official
Through the new rule, the agency wants to access “receiving records” from supply chain players that verify foods have been received.