Supply Chain

brooks furniture xpress truck
September 18, 2023

3 logistics vets evaluate state of industry

Several veterans within the furniture logistics segment provide some insight on how the segment is faring and the outlook for this year and beyond.

Cargo ship
September 14, 2023

Spot container rates see sizable drops this week

Spot container rates have now fallen four weeks in a row after six consecutive weeks of big increases.

Amazon Fulfillment center
September 13, 2023

Amazon will now move product anywhere a seller wants it in major new initiative

Under Amazon’s newly announced logistics expansion, sellers can move their products from Amazon’s warehouses to any of their other sales channels.

XPO truck
September 12, 2023

XPO adds capacity in metro Dallas with ‘substantial’ expansion

Less-than-truckload giant XPO has completed the expansion of its service center in Garland, Texas.

Cargo ship
August 31, 2023

Container rates drop after 6 weeks of gains

Spot container rates have fallen two weeks in a row after climbing for six consecutive weeks.

Cargo at the Port of Long Beach
August 30, 2023

Painful transition? Advance Clean Fleets rule to impact shippers for years to come

Experts say the furniture industry needs to start having conversations with their providers to plan for the impact of applying this new rule.

Panama Canal
August 22, 2023

Panama Canal sees major container ship traffic jam, affecting East Coast ports

A severe drought has led to a backup of more than 160 ships at the Panama Canal, harming trade to the East and Gulf Coast ports.

Cargo at South Carolina Ports
August 17, 2023

Spot container rates keep rising

Spot container rates rose 2.3% this week to $1,832 per 40-foot container, marking a sixth consecutive weekly increase.