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Trio of West Coast Ports Added to DOT Supply Chain Data Platform

The Department of Transportation's FLOW initiative was first launched in 2022 as a response to disruptions brought on by the pandemic.

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The Role of Confidence and Strategy in Contract Negotiation

Negotiation is an intricate dance of strategy, psychology and skill. Success often hinges on the ability to balance confidence with a strategic mindset.

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Reducing Global Lead Times to Improve Customer Experience

4flow collaborates with BD to reduce delivery lead times at a global scale.

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DICK'S Sporting Goods Plans New 800K-Square-Foot Distribution Center in Fort Worth

The new facility will serve more than 100 DICK's Sporting Goods brick-and-mortar stores across a handful of states.

A rendering of the new DICK'S Sporting Goods distribution planned for Fort Worth, Texas. Photo: DICK'S Sporting Goods

Oil Tanker Attacked Three Times in Single Day in Red Sea

Houthi rebels have not claimed responsibility for the attacks, but have targeted at least 70 other ships in the Red Sea since October of 2023.

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Thailand Races to Stop Toxic Waste Cargo on MSC, Maersk Ships

Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries have seen an influx of trash from developed countries, from dirty plastic to industrial and electronic waste.

A motorcyclist rides past shipping containers stacked at the Bangkok Port. Photograph: Taylor Weidman/Bloomberg

The Unique Manufacturing Process Behind the Medals at the Paris Olympics

Each medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics included a small hexagonal piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

Each medal from the Paris Olympics in 2024 contained a piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower. Photo: @Paris2024

Attempting Digital Transformation? Try Embracing Team Resistance

A survey from Gartner found that effectively responding to team resistance and incorporating feedback increased the odds of transformation success by 62%.

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Scientists Warn Proposed Pantanal Shipping Channel Could Lead to 'End of Entire Biome'

The proposed project would dredge and restructure waterways at hundreds of sites along 435 miles of the Paraguay and Parana rivers.

The Pantanal wetlands in Brazil. Photo: iStock / filipefrazao

Labor Board Ruling Sets Stage for Canada Rail Strike by August 22

Canada's Industrial Labor Board ruled on August 9 that there are no critical shipments that would be required to continue in the event of a strike.

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Pitney Bowes to Liquidate E-commerce Logistics Unit in Bankruptcy

The company’s global e-commerce business lost $136 million in 2023, Pitney said.

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Stellantis to Cut Jobs at Michigan Plant to Tame Inventories

The layoffs at the Warren truck plant could begin as soon as October 8, and union members will be given the opportunity to work at other plants, Stellantis said.

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