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Customers aren’t willing to pay extra for shipping, while free delivery could squeeze margins, the retailer’s CEO said.

The planned logistics site, near a principal manufacturing facility, will handle global distribution of Boston Scientific’s medical devices.

The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers.

While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.

Statements made by the combatants are unclear and did not offer enough information around key aspects of Hormuz transits such as timings and safe routes, industry stakeholders say.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has recommended deepening the Mississippi port’s main channel to a depth that would allow it to accommodate post-Panamax vessels, up from the feeder container ships it now handles.

Xeneta reported an April peak to long-term rates while Middle East carrier capacity continues to return, which may ease cost pressures in June.

The Kleenex-maker said simplifying its value stream, optimizing its network and scaling automation have been key contributors to a five-year improvement plan. 

The discounter will use Afresh’s ordering technology across its store categories to support its quickly rotating assortment.

Supply chain leaders have more data than ever and less clarity. The gap is costing them.