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August 24, 2023 3:28 PM PDT Elida Moreno Reuters The Panama Canal faces significant challenges due to a prolonged drought, which has lowered the water level, causing congestion and delays. This congestion poses a looming threat for shippers due to…

Aug. 16, 2023 Max Garland Supply Chain Dive A wave of labor disputes in supply chains, driven by workers seeking better pay and job security due to their pandemic contributions and inflationary pressures. This “Hot Labor Summer” has disrupted operations…

Logistics are integral to the global supply chain. In light of heightened customer expectations, supply chain disruption, and the rising cost of doing business, it can be challenging for companies both large and small to manage every aspect of logistics…

The rise in eCommerce has made things such as shipping estimates, fees and tracking part of our everyday language. Higher customer demand has led to merchants prioritizing suppliers who can provide faster, cheaper eCommerce fulfillment solutions at a higher volume,…

Transitioning from in-house eCommerce fulfillment can be intimidating — it involves a loss of control and ownership over certain processes. It can also be a smart financial decision that frees up resources so you can prioritize growth in other areas…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau quarterly reports, both total retail eCommerce sales and eCommerce as a percentage of total sales rose steadily from 2022 through 2023. In the most recent report for Q3 2023, retail eCommerce sales increased 2.3%…

Time is money, and when suppliers leave retailers waiting for an expected shipment, retailers are within their rights to require compensation. Retail chargebacks are one way retailers protect themselves in the event of a delayed or incorrect delivery, but they…

A WORD FROM LEGACY They say “when it rains, it pours,” and that’s certainly true when it comes to logistics news. From ILWU contract talks and rising diesel prices to new plans for supply chain policy and a cynical take…

A WORD FROM LEGACY Whether you’ve been closely following the news or choose to take a more hands-off approach to media consumption, you’ve likely heard the stories coming out of Ukraine. With that in mind, we start today’s Shipment off…

“My truck is my office and I have the best view every day.” That is the response recently provided by Tyrone J., a Legacy Supply Chain truck driver, when asked what he likes about his job. An unexpected (but not…

To the outside world, every truck driving job may appear to be the same, with nothing particularly unique about them. It is a profession that can be learned by most anyone with few barriers to entry. And, with today’s market,…

The supply chain of today is, in a word, complex. From globalized sourcing and omnichannel demand to disruptive events and ever-rising consumer expectations, it features so many intricacies that some have even likened it to a modern-day Gordian knot. With…

Once a niche market dominated by online-only players, eCommerce is now a prominent feature within the retail landscape, and an integral component of nearly every retailer’s business strategy. According to data from Statista, over two billion people purchased goods or…

Years after the pandemic disruption, eCommerce growth continues to accelerate. According to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce, eCommerce sales in the first quarter of 2023 accounted for 15.1% of total sales.. This information is, perhaps, unsurprising given…