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USMCA: Retail, manufacturing and apparel groups call for preservation
Trade groups backed the pact’s annual review but stressed its importance to North America supply chains.
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Cobots become simpler, smarter with AI
Collaborative robots have taken off in recent years as artificial intelligence makes them useful for a wider variety of applications.
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Lovesac taps contract freight to navigate higher fuel costs
The furniture company leveraged cargo partnerships to secure capacity at a contractual rate as a way to offset higher oil prices and spot market volatility.
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Kenvue surpasses 2025 plastic reduction target, falls short on recyclability
The Listerine, Nicorette and Zyrtec parent company detailed transitions from plastic to fiber packaging in its 2025 sustainability report.
Entities: Target
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USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility
The agency's efforts to boost transparency include using Bluetooth devices to identify bottlenecks for high-value shippers, a spokesperson said.
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Digital twins, software maturity lead manufacturing automation trends
AI-powered simulation and other types of robotics technologies are becoming more powerful and cost-effective, per speakers at the Automate conference.
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South Carolina Ports closing terminal temporarily to rein in costs
The port authority plans to pause operations at its Leatherman Terminal used by MSC and shift activity to other terminals starting in August.
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US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion
The U.S., Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036.
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US manufacturing expands again in June, but at slower rate than in May
The overall economy grew for the 20th month in a row, but the Iran war and price volatility are still major concerns for manufacturers.
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CMA CGM to buy FedEx’s contract logistics unit for $1.4B
Once the deal for FedEx Supply Chain is complete, the two companies also plan to solidify multiyear ocean and air freight agreements.
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Entities: Supply Chain
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Coca-Cola to close Massachusetts bottling plant
The beverage giant will lay off 175 workers as part of the closure, which has been planned for several years.
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UPS boosts healthcare network with $48M cross-dock investment
The carrier has opened and upgraded several temperature-controlled facilities near airports to strengthen its cold-chain transportation capabilities.