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Retailers Turning to Specific-Day Delivery Over Speediest Shipping

The shift comes as merchants are stepping back from competition over who can deliver within a day or even hours after an online order is placed.

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HOPA Receives CAN$4.9 million to Relieve Supply Chain Congestion in Hamilton

The project will increase the efficiency and the resiliency of the supply chain in the region for the construction and manufacturing sectors.

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The Problem with Ports – and How Autonomous Sourcing Can Help

Businesses need the ability to quickly pivot in the face of port closure or disruption. Autonomous sourcing is providing sourcing teams with that power.

Cargo ships waiting in Singapore Harbor. Photo: iStock.com/IgorSPb

Watch: Mining the Hidden Gems in Domestic Transportation

Courtney Davis, director of logistics for CoreTrust, details how domestic transportation leaders overcame challenges presented by the global supply chain crisis.

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Overproduction, Waste Account for $163 Billion in Annual Inventory Losses

Nearly 8% of stock perishes or is discarded and, in fact, 4.3% of stock spoils in the supply chain before it even reaches the shelf.

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Union vs. Union Dispute Stalls West Coast Port Labor Talks

Shipping industry officials are hoping now that midterm elections are over, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh might become more involved.

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Liverpool Dockers Union Agrees to Accept Pay Offer, Port Says

Unite the Union will recommend the proposal to its members, with a vote of the container operators set for this week.

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Why ‘Self-Driving’ Vehicles Will Still Need a Human Minder

Companies may be plowing billions of dollars into automation in delivery operations, but true autonomy in the sector may be years away.

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Driverless Car Development Sets Ablaze a Bonfire of Billions

While executives and investors alike are in some cases heading for the exits, well-capitalized companies in the space are plowing ahead into new markets and projects.

A display highlighting Mobileye's autonomous-driving technology at CES 2020. Photographer: Mario Tama/Getty Images North America

Baltic Nation Seeks to Become LNG Hub in Pivot Away From Russia

As the region pivots away from Russian supplies amid the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, more terminals are needed.

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Winning the Spot Market with AI

With AI-assisted rate predictions, shippers and freight brokers can budget adequately, improve logistical decision-making and build solid carrier relationships.

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Singapore, LA and Long Beach Ports and C40 Cities to Establish a Green And Digital Shipping Corridor

The three ports and C40 Cities will work closely with other stakeholders in the maritime and energy value chains to accelerate the deployment of low- and zero-carbon emission solutions.

Port of Singapore. Photo: iStock.com/SAKDAWUT14

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