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Obstacles and Opportunities: Highlights From SJ’s Logistics Report
In this episode of WWD Voices, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Glenn Taylor…
East Coast Port Strike Suspended as ILA, USMX Agree on Wages; Retailers Rejoice
Dockworkers are going back to work Friday after the ILA and USMX hashed out a deal to extend their current…
Biden Urges USMX to ‘Present a Fair Offer’ to ILA Amid East Coast Port Strike
In a statement, President Biden leaned in favor of the ILA dockworkers' demands, putting the burden on USMX's…
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East and Gulf Coast Ports Strike as ILA, USMX Fail to Reach New Deal
Union dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, putting coast-wide cargo…
WorkJam’s Task Connect Unifies Task Management for Frontline Workers
Bridging multiple systems under one digital hub, Task Connect aims to enhance efficiency and focus for…
Congestion at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port Triggers 10-day Delays
As of Tuesday, more than 20 container ships waited to berth at Bangladesh's largest port as the country…
As East Coast Port Talks Stall, Late Summer Imports Near Record Levels
Inbound cargo volume across July and August is expected to total 2.34 million containers each month, nearing…
Global IT Outage Disrupts Air Cargo Supply Chain, Major Ports
Major airlines grounded thousands of flights Friday morning, with one expert saying fallout "will take days…
Levi’s Leans on More Outsourced Distribution to Accelerate DTC Push
A hybrid strategy helps Levi's "reduce our fulfillment costs per unit compared to running the facilities…
Sourcing Journal Breaks New Ground With Launch of China Edition
The first international edition of Sourcing Journal will launch at the WWD China Global Fashion…
Report: Safeguarding Supply Chains With Diversified Sourcing Maps and Shipping Strategies
Four years after the pandemic forced companies to pivot, the industry remains focused on disruption-proofing…
Shein Aims for Accessible, Sustainable Fashion, Strategic Communications Head Says
The e-tail Goliath, which insists it isn't a fast-fashion company, recently added a new U.S. logistics head…
Peak Shipping Season Gets Off to a Modest Start
It's not quite full steam ahead as warehouses remain packed and cargo container traffic is soft at Southern…
UPS Strikes Teamsters Deal With ‘$30 Billion in New Money’
The union agreed to what representatives are calling the best deal in UPS history.
West Coast Port Labor Deal Struck
The deal was reached with assistance from acting U.S. secretary of Labor Julie Su, ending an 11-month labor…