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News 2026-05-15

FedEx advances ServiceNow partnership with procurement integration

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News 2026-05-15

Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency

A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.

News 2026-05-14

Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin

The automation and robotics allow the facility to use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while the scale enables service to the greater Chicago region.

News 2026-05-14

Bob’s Discount Furniture details tariff, fuel mitigation strategies

The furniture retailer, which is grappling with a 25% upholstery tariff, uses a three-step playbook to counter added duties, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

News 2026-05-12

UPS and FedEx up international fuel surcharge rates, add surge fees

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News 2026-05-12

US offers lower tariffs for Canada, Mexico steel, aluminum producers

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News 2026-05-11

Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal

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News 2026-05-10

Tariff uncertainty deepens for shippers after new court ruling against Trump

The Trump administration’s trade agenda is facing mounting legal and political pressure from importers, the European Union and automakers. The post <a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news

News 2026-05-10

SONAR Sitrep: Fleet safety behind the curb post-freight recession

As the freight cycle recovers and utilization rises, the industry is confronting a massive accumulation of deferred maintenance from the prolonged freight recession of 2022–2026. The post <a

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