1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (442+ words) Following strong May volumes, the port is forecast to handle more than 900, 000 container units in both June and July, Executive Director Gene Seroka said. Companies are factoring in energy costs, tariffs, inventory needs and geopolitical risks when making strategic sourcing…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (283+ words) Shippers" exports will face higher fuel fee percentages, while imports will see lower rates once the adjustment takes place June 22. Subtle tweaks to fuel surcharges through the years have created additional cost pressures for parcel shippers, with Fed Ex's upcoming…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (369+ words) The 2 million-square-foot facility features sortation and automated systems along with custom software to increase supply chain speed and throughput. The new distribution center is part of a larger network overhaul to boost productivity, efficiency and overall workflow as Burlington looks…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (861+ words) Companies will need to evaluate their importer of record arrangements and ensure they have deep levels of supply chain visibility ahead of the changes, experts said. The U. S. is preparing to install new restrictions for foreign importers while establishing higher penalty…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (206+ words) The'latest step of the renovation includes installing new electrical and material-handling equipment and is set to begin in August. The ongoing remodel illustrates Walmart's broader strategy to automate its distribution network and rein in costs.'The retailer has made automation…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (118+ words) Customers aren't willing to pay extra for shipping, while free delivery could squeeze margins, the retailer's CEO said. "The two expansions will increase our network capacity to over 850 stores," he said. Ollie's also has distribution centers in York, Pennsylvania, and…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (376+ words) The bloc plans to remove tariffs and begin providing preferential market access for a range of U. S. goods by the end of the month, EU officials told Supply Chain Dive. The European Union has officially approved the implementation of key terms…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (289+ words) The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers. The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative builds on the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program launched in 2022, per the DOT. The…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (464+ words) There has never been more data flowing through global supply chains. Sensor feeds, port updates, weather overlays, geopolitical alerts, freight indices, supplier scorecards; the information environment has never been richer. And yet, when a disruption hits, the most common question…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (455+ words) The Kleenex-maker said simplifying its value stream, optimizing its network and scaling automation have been key contributors to a five-year improvement plan. Increased productivity is a key priority for Kimberly-Clark, particularly within its supply chain. The maker of Kleenex announced…...