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supplychaindive.com > news > purchase-orders-los-angeles-port-tariffs-ocean-shipping > 812770

Shipper purchase orders hold steady despite tariff uncertainty

2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (565+ words) Meetings with China and the USMCA negotiation could further shake up supply chains, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. Shippers continue to place orders with overseas suppliers, even as evolving trade regulations present a murky supply chain…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > fedex-2026-investor-day-e-commerce-delivery-strategy > 812202

FedEx narrows e-commerce delivery focus to ‘specialized’ shipments

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (600+ words) If you're shipping T-shirts, FedEx might not be for you," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said at the carrier's 2026 Investor Day. FedEx is easing its pursuit of general e-commerce volume, focusing its commercial strategy instead on specialized" segments in the…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > levis-distribution-center-transition-delay-q4 > 811752

Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (386+ words) The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected. Levi's plan to ramp down the parallel use of owned facilities in favor of a hybrid model that…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > logistics-warehouse-rent-price-trends-2026 > 811485

Logistics warehouse rents may rebound after 2025 drop: Prologis

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (300+ words) The real estate giant is seeing prices begin to inflect in many markets as large retailers boost demand, CFO Tim Arndt said. Provided by ITS Logistics Warehouse tenants pursued newly completed and large-format facilities with lower rental rates " often located…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > fedex-berkshire-grey-trailer-unloading-robot > 811622

FedEx to deploy autonomous trailer unloader from Berkshire Grey

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (407+ words) The logistics giant is currently in the final stage of piloting the technology, which is occurring at one facility with multiple unloaders, an executive said. FedEx will deploy a robotic trailer unloader in 2026 to increase efficiency and safety in its…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > supply-chain-risks-trends-outlook-2026 > 810852

Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (288+ words) Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive. After a year defined by tariff-fueled turbulence, supply chains shouldn't expect to settle into a…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > 2026-logistics-outlook-ai-bankruptcies-ocean-air-last-mile-rail-trucking-operational-volatility > 810429

5 logistics trends to watch in 2026

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1493+ words) Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said. More favorable freight market conditions won't guarantee smooth sailing for logistics managers in 2026." Transportation capacity is readily available and shipper-friendly contract rates are…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > macys-layoffs-cheshire-connecticut-fulfillment-center > 809764

Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (298+ words) The retailer is shuttering operations at two Cheshire sites, starting March 14. Macy's is laying off 993 employees as it closes its fulfillment center in Cheshire, Connecticut, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice dated Jan.13. Operating units will…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > air-cargo-contract-behavior-shifts-rates-ecommerce-xeneta > 809284

Air cargo shippers take short-term contract approach to close 2025

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (512+ words) One-year contracts accounted for only 24% of new deals in Q4, Xeneta reported. Spot rates continued to follow a downward trend in December, with the average rate falling 4% year over year to $2.83 per kilogram, Xeneta reported. At just one percentage point lower…...

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supplychaindive.com > news > warehouse-demand-2025-tariff-impact-colliers > 804591

Warehouse demand grows as companies push through tariff uncertainty

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (301+ words) Net absorption for U.S. industrial real estate increased nearly 20 million square feet year over year in Q3, buoyed by activity in Phoenix and Indianapolis, per Colliers. Climbing demand and a limited pipeline of future supply will aid in vacancies potentially stabilizing in…...