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Labor Unrest Disrupts Supply Chains From Sky to Sea

Each wave of supply shock to hit the global economy during the pandemic seems to produce a different scapegoat.

A Deere & Co. worker holds a sign during a strike outside the John Deere Des Moines Works facility in Ankeny, Iowa. Photo: Bloomberg.

U.S. Logistics Gauge Shows Economy Downshifting Into Second Half

An indicator of U.S. supply chain pressure fell to the lowest level in two years, as a sharp drop in transportation costs underscores the slowdown in the nation’s economy heading into the second half of the year.

An American flag is displayed on a loading dock. Photo: Bloomberg.

West Coast Dockworkers Extend Labor Talks Without Contract

The union representing about 22,000 West Coast dockworkers and their employers are continuing negotiations for a new labor contract past the July 1 expiration of their previous pact and said the ports — among them the U.S.’s busiest — will keep functioning.

Dockworkers move cargo on a container terminal. Photo: Port of Los Angeles.

Supreme Court Ruling May Take 70,000 Truckers Off Road, Spur Jams

A U.S. Supreme Court decision that could force California’s 70,000 truck owner-operators to stop driving is set to create another choke point in already-stressed West Coast logistics networks.

A close up of the Supreme Court of the United States. Photo: Getty Images.

Consumers Prefer Personal Touch, Predictability, Over Super-Fast Delivery

To successfully ride the bucking growth of e-commerce, shippers and logistics service providers should avoid assuming that consumers want everything super-fast.

A courier delivers a package. Photo: Shutterstock.

U.S. Resuscitates Bid at G-7 to Counter China’s Belt and Road

President Biden rebooted his effort to counter China’s flagship trade-and-infrastructure initiative after an earlier campaign faltered, enlisting the support of Group of Seven leaders at their summit in Germany.

Construction for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road program. Photo: Bloomberg.

‘Clean’ Eating Gets Complicated by New Climate Research

For years now, climate-conscious cooks have embraced plant-based diets as a way to avoid the emissions-heavy meat industry. New research suggests low-carbon eating isn’t quite that simple.

Assorted vegetables in a store display. Photo: Mark Stebnicki/ Pexels.

FedEx Faces Big Changes as New Boss Confronts Higher Costs, Angry Contractors

New CEO Raj Subramaniam will soon tell investors how he intends to lead FedEx while confronting higher costs for labor, Covid-related lockdowns in China and angry contractors at the company's crown-jewel FedEx Ground unit.

FedEx Corp. couriers unload packages from a delivery truck. Photo: Bloomberg.

State of Logistics: Inventory Low, Costs High, But Sector Changes to Speed Recovery

U.S. business inventories dropped to near historic lows in 2021 while the costs associated with storing, transporting and financing goods rose considerably. But the logistics sector has begun to enable positive changes, according to a new report.

A warehouse worker uses a pallet jack to move boxes. Photo: Shutterstock.

Retailers Need 'Frenemy' Delivery Networks, American Eagle CSCO Says

There’s a growing consumer appetite for delivery consolidation.

An online shopper opens a package. Photo: Mikhail Nilov/ Canva.

Canadian National Workers Strike After Failed Negotiations

Canadian National Railway Co. workers have gone on strike after failing to reach an agreement during the weekend over benefits and wages.

Photo: Shutterstock

Five Last-Mile Delivery Challenges and How to Tackle Them

Last-mile deliveries often represent the most difficult aspect of supply chain management.

A delivery driver holding a package exits her van. Photo: Pexels.

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