Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far
The retailer’s move to close three automated fulfillment centers reflects changes in grocery e-commerce since launching its partnership with Ocado.
The retailer’s move to close three automated fulfillment centers reflects changes in grocery e-commerce since launching its partnership with Ocado.
Importers have less insight to make investment decisions due to the gap in federal data, especially in planning Lunar New Year orders, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
The aluminum supplier to the auto industry said the facility has continued to ship finished material to Ford Motor Co., a primary customer.
UP’s changes will make things easier in Southern California but might make interchanges in Chicago more difficult for shippers.
The visibility software vendor earlier this year expanded into providing TMS, while also trimming headcount and cutting loose unprofitable customers.
The injection of vessels appears to have peaked, but the capacity is overtaking market demand with little upward movement in rate levels on the westbound trade lane.
Imports from the country have faced a combined hefty burden since early August, including the Trump administration’s global reciprocal tariffs and a separate 40% levy.
Breakbulk and project cargo shippers tapping FTZ and bonded warehouse storage to “tariff engineer.”
A facility in Otsego, Minnesota, is the first of three planned additions to the company’s supply chain supporting Circle K and Holiday Station stores.
Not enough terminal investment in Europe has left ports unable to handle the rising demand, and there is no quick fix, according to analysts and carriers.