Supply Chain
- JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiationsCustomers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.
- FedEx, UPS alternatives grew market share in 2024: ShipMatrixWalmart and Target's in-house networks, along with smaller parcel carriers, are chipping away at top delivery firms' U.S. volume share.
- Nvidia to spend $500B to manufacture AI chips in USThe chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other AI infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.
- FedEx Network 2.0 closures hit California, MassachusettsThree ship centers will shutter in June, impacting 252 employees, as the parcel carrier reduces overlapping operations.
- Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffsThe France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.
Packaging
- Watch: Packsize Announces the X6 On-Demand Packing Machine SystemThe X6 system from Packsize is a fully automated box-making and packing machine, designed to produce ready-to-pack boxes and trays.
- Pick-to-Light System Speeds Order Fulfillment for Claire'sClaire’s Stores, a global fashion retailer with 3,400+ locations, needed a faster, more efficient fulfillment system to keep up with rising sales and seasonal peaks.
- Watch: Paccurate Presents Analytics Tool PacHealthCartonization technology provider Paccurate announces a new packing analytics tool, PacHealth.
- Watch: Making the Right Packaging Choices in the Supply ChainPhillip Akhzar, founder and chief executive officer of Arka, details the many challenges and opportunities in packaging and cartonization.
- Flexible versus Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of LogisticsFlexible automation will play a growing role of in warehouse operations. As the industry shifts towards more adaptable, AI-enhanced solutions, businesses will gain the agility needed to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.
Material Handling
- KION Group and Li-Cycle form battery recycling partnership focused on circular economyKION Group signs agreement with Li-Cycle, a leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery. Recycling will initially be carried out beginning later this year in a new Li-Cycle plant in the Magdeburg, Germany area with expansion into other countries, including France.
- ProMat 2023 insights: Integrated robotics direction seems well-matched to the timesLabor availability issues remain a core driver for warehouse automation and robotics, but ProMat exhibitors were also talking up analytics, algorithms, and digital twin modeling as a means of containing costs in inflationary times.
- ProMat 2023 attendance sets new mark at nearly 51,000 registrantsProMat returns as biggest supply chain event in its history, with an overall registration count of 50,924 and 1,051 exhibitors.
- Gap Inc. expands its e-fulfillment networkA new 800,000-square-foot DC in Texas optimizes fulfillment processes and the network.
- MHI announces winners of 2023 MHI Innovation and StartUp awardsLast night, during Industry Night at ProMat 2023, MHI announced the winners of the 2023 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.
Transportation & Distribution
- Progressive Expands For-Hire Trucker Insurance CoverageProgressive's "Cargo Plus" endorsement provides added coverage for damage attributed to driver error, wetness, rust and corrosion.
- Five Easy-to-Implement Sustainability Initiatives for Private FleetsEmissions reduction through cleaner trucks and more efficient performance is low-hanging fruit that delivers direct, fast cost and environmental benefits. Join the conversation with dedicated fleet provider TA Dedicated to learn more.
- Securing Last-Mile DeliveriesThis webinar is designed for building supply distributors seeking to move from reactive operations to proactive, digital-first logistics. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to prevent theft, resolve disputes, and meet customer demands without straining their teams.
- Trump Kicks Off Global Trade War with Sweeping TariffsTrump highlighted a list of countries that will be subject to tariffs above the baseline rate, including 20% for the European Union and 34% for China.
- Modernizing the Mile: US Foods Builds a Smarter Future for Daily PlanningIn this session, you’ll hear how US Foods is streamlining operations, reducing complexity, and building a smarter, more agile routing model. Learn how they’re replacing outdated systems, capturing critical tribal knowledge, and using technology to improve service reliability, drive efficiency, and support long-term sustainability—without losing sight of local needs or customer experience.