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Tariffs are once again dominating the headlines, reshaping the global trade landscape with implications that shift almost daily. As of mid-April, businesses navigating international supply chains face mounting uncertainty—new tariffs and trade measures are rapidly evolving, impacting costs, lead times,…

Hiring a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a strategic approach for businesses to increase their capacity without expanding their overhead. This engagement, which some might view as transactional, is actually an exercise in relationship building. Businesses that hire 3PL providers…

On May 1st, CN (Canadian National Railway) and CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) rail workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as soon as May 22nd if they are unable to reach new agreements around higher wages and better scheduling,…

As the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, here are some observations over the past few months as well as predictions about the trucking and transportation landscape looking forward:   1. Market Normalization: Experts anticipate that 2024 will be…

Warehouse contingency plans: You hope you’ll never need them; but without one, you’re stuck. In early 2020, suddenly warehouses everywhere were forced to pivot in order to cope with stay-at-home mandates, labor shortages and massive surges in demand due to…

An effective lean warehousing strategy depends on measuring the right key performance indicators (KPIs). Learn about each warehouse KPI, how it’s measured and how it helps drive savings in your distribution center. Table of Contents Warehouse KPI Checklist Warehouse KPIs:…

Omni-channel logistical success is predicated on a number of factors, one of the most important being warehouse inventory management. Inventory management in warehouses requires more than just organizing products (though that certainly helps): It requires the right alignment of network…

Following the recent Baltimore Bridge collapse and subsequent port closures, we want to keep our customers informed about the situation and potential impacts on our supply chain in the coming months. Impact Assessment & Bridge Rebuilding Timeline Passage to and…

A growing coalition of 47 countries, including key players like the European Union, Canada, Japan, and various Pacific Island nations, is championing the introduction of a carbon levy on the international shipping sector’s emissions. This movement represents a notable uptick…

Fulfillment: It’s on every business leader’s mind. From maintaining optimal inventory levels, to navigating supply chain disruption, to ensuring orders reach customers on time and in perfect condition, order fulfillment is the linchpin to eCommerce operations. And in order to…

The global logistics outlook indicates a lingering crisis mode, requiring adaptation to the new normal of accelerated global disruptions, be it environmental or geopolitical. Industry executives told the Journal of Commerce’s TPM24 conference earlier this week that shippers should be…

In the age of eCommerce, the word “subscription” means a lot more than a monthly delivery of Smithsonian magazine. There’s a subscription service for nearly every type of product on the market — clothes, movies, books, wine, coffee, makeup, meals,…

Warehousing landlords are poised to earn more profit this year without expanding their property, as leasing rates are projected to rise despite a slowdown in demand. According to data from real estate company Colliers, warehouse costs in the US have…

Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trade Partner New data released earlier this month by the Commerce Department shows that Mexico has surpassed China as the Top US trade partner. In 2023, Mexico became the leading source of goods imported…