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USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (255+ words) The agency's efforts to boost transparency include using Bluetooth devices to identify bottlenecks for high-value shippers, a spokesperson said. While light on details regarding the Postal Service's visibility ambitions, Steiner's remarks underscored another way the agency is looking to improve…...
South Carolina Ports closing terminal temporarily to rein in costs
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (381+ words) The port authority plans to pause operations at its Leatherman Terminal used by MSC and shift activity to other terminals starting in August. The South Carolina Ports Authority plans to temporarily pause container operations at its Leatherman Terminal starting Aug....
US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion
22+ hour ago (706+ words) The U. S. , Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036. The United States, Mexico and Canada will not immediately extend the countries' trilateral free trade agreement…...
CMA CGM to buy Fed Ex's contract logistics unit for $1. 4 B
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (372+ words) Once the deal for Fed Ex Supply Chain is complete, the two companies also plan to solidify multiyear ocean and air freight agreements. CMA CGM has agreed to acquire contract logistics provider Fed Ex Supply Chain for $1. 4 billion, the companies…...
Advance Auto Parts expands One Rail partnership for same-day fulfillment
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (377+ words) The retailer and software company have worked together since 2022 to help coordinate delivery decisions and routing processes, One Rail Founder and CEO Bill Catania said. Advance Auto Parts expanded its partnership with last-mile delivery software company One Rail to support…...
CBP launches first of 2 tariff refund expansions
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (393+ words) The agency's refund portal now covers entries awaiting reconciliation of their final duty calculations. U. S. Customs and Border Protection has completed enhancements to its refund processing system for now-defunct tariffs to include entries for shipments that are awaiting reconciliation of their…...
Hello Fresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity via robotics
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (214+ words) The meal kit company can now fulfill a greater variety of SKUs after deploying Locus Origin robots at its Phoenix facility. Hello Fresh's fulfillment model is a demanding one, with high volume and variety plus temperature-control requirements, Jasmine Lombardi, Locus…...
Fed Ex to return full MD-11 capacity ahead of peak season
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (242+ words) After grounding its entire MD-11 fleet in November, the carrier began reintroducing the aircraft in May, CEO Raj Subramaniam said. Fed Ex has been targeting a more efficient global network to better align its capacity with anticipated demand. The company launched…...
Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (241+ words) The furniture retailer plans to start U. S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said. The production shift is part of Lovesac's four-pronged tariff strategy that included diversifying its supply base and reducing production in China....
Hello Fresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity via robotics deployment
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (220+ words) The meal kit company can now fulfill a greater variety of SKUs after deploying Locus Origin robots at its Phoenix facility. Hello Fresh's fulfillment model is a demanding one, with high volume and variety plus temperature-control requirements, Jasmine Lombardi, Locus…...