Walmart opens third consolidation center in its U.S. network Illinois site will consolidate LTL shipments into full truckloads before sending them to the 42 regional DCs in its supply chain. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Illinois site will consolidate LTL shipments into full truckloads before sending them to the 42 regional DCs in its supply chain.Read More
Forecast: 2024 hurricane season could be even worse than last year’s Arizona model says La Nina weather pattern could spark five major hurricanes and 21 named storms over the North Atlantic. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Arizona model says La Nina weather pattern could spark five major hurricanes and 21 named storms over the North Atlantic.Read More
U.S. manufacturers pushed automation investment to 12% rise in 2023 Top adopters were the car industry and the electrical & electronics sector, IFR says. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Top adopters were the car industry and the electrical & electronics sector, IFR says.Read More
DHL Supply Chain names Patrick Kelleher as new CEO for its North America Company insider takes over as 20-year veteran Sureddin plans year-end retirement. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Company insider takes over as 20-year veteran Sureddin plans year-end retirement.Read More
Honda plans $11 billion EV manufacturing plant in Ontario North American nearshoring trend continues to boom for electric vehicle (EV) and battery sector. April 29, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments North American nearshoring trend continues to boom for electric vehicle (EV) and battery sector.Read More
Annual flower shipment rush pushes perishable logistics networks to new limits Nearly 70% of all floral shipments move during a three-month period spanning Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, C.H. Robinson says. April 29, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Nearly 70% of all floral shipments move during a three-month period spanning Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, C.H. Robinson says.Read More
Port of Oakland lands $4 million grant for zero-emissions vehicles Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help deploy electric vehicles including: five Class 8 trucks, a street sweeper, and a pick-up truck. April 29, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help deploy electric vehicles including: five Class 8 trucks, a street sweeper, and a pick-up truck.Read More
ACT: Trucking sector upturn likely within “a couple of months” After a two-year downturn, freight outlook could see growth from goods spending, inventory cycle, and industrial production. April 26, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments After a two-year downturn, freight outlook could see growth from goods spending, inventory cycle, and industrial production.Read More
Mother’s Day flower shipments boost global air cargo tonnage Flower shipment surge flips trend after three weeks of declines, WorldACD says. April 26, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Flower shipment surge flips trend after three weeks of declines, WorldACD says.Read More
Seafood supply chain gains improved track and trace network Trace Register and ReposiTrak to collaborate, helping retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers to meet FSMA 204 regulations. April 25, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Trace Register and ReposiTrak to collaborate, helping retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers to meet FSMA 204 regulations.Read More