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Ben Ames

Senior News Editor / Technology Reporter at DC Velocity

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SPS Commerce pays $29 million to acquire retail cloud provider Traverse Systems - DC Velocity

<p>Companies say their software networks connect trading partners digitally to improve supply chain efficiency.</p>
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Battery manufacturer to build large Maryland factory - DC Velocity

<p>Ion Storage Systems says its solid-state batteries outperform lithium-ion designs.</p>
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Kion North America to manufacture Fox Robotics' autonomous forklift...

<p>Deal follows move by Walmart to buy an ownership stake in Texas firm.</p>
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Workers pull hazardous materials cargo off Baltimore containership ...

<p>Fourteen of the 56 containers of hazardous materials onboard M/V Dali were impacted by the bridge collapse.</p>
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Consumer group protests latest hike in stamp prices by USPS - DC Ve...

<p>If approved, Postal Service would increase first class mail stamps from 68 cents to 73 cents.</p>
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South Korean chip maker to build $3.87 billion manufacturing plant ...

<p>Semiconductor factory will help the U.S. to “onshore more of its critical chip supply chain.”</p>
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DOT to require two crew members on each freight train - DC Velocity

<p>Union groups cheer ruling by FRA, but industry says there’s no proof that extra staffing helps safety.</p>

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April Fools Day brings out supply chain pranks - DC Velocity

<p>Foolish announcements include lunar pallets, grocery store AMRs, diesel perfume.</p>
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Retail groups applaud U.S. House passage of maritime shipping refor...

<p>Legislation regulating carriers now heads to Senate for further debate</p>
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Reverse logistics startup G2 gains $9.6 million seed funding - DC V...

<p>Founded by former Genco executives, company is backed by Dell Technologies Capital</p>
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California's AB 5 labor law survives latest legal challenge - DC Ve...

<p>California Trucking Association may appeal, but law remains on the books in the meantime</p>
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DHL says globalization expands despite geopolitical and policy head...

<p>International e-commerce is a democratizing force in global trade, parcel carrier reports</p>
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Transportation industry groups push back on new White House labor s...

<p>IANA, ATA support Congressional “resolution of disapproval” of ruling that would classify more independent contractors as full employees</p>
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Kroger says new tech freshens food and sales - DC Velocity

<p>E-commerce grocery deliveries lead to higher retention rates and basket sizes, RILA speaker says</p><br>
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Best supply chain partners look beyond the upfront cost, RILA speak...

<p>Strategic relationships trump short-term transactional measures, according to TJX, BNSF, and J.B. Hunt</p>
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Is your facility adequately protected from fire? interview with Tra...

<p>The nation’s warehouses have gone high tech in recent years, automating their operations as well as changing up their inventory and packaging. But their fire-protection systems haven’t always kept pace with the changes, says Tracey Bellamy. Here are some things you can do to better protect both lives and property.</p>
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Walmart highlights its multi-capability assets - DC Velocity

<p>Retail stores handle variety of supply chain tasks, leader says at RILA</p>
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California legislature makes a second attempt to require human driv...

<p>First version won approval in legislature but was vetoed by governor in 2023</p>
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Oracle upgrades cloud supply chain and manufacturing platform - DC ...

<p>Users can test logistics network modeling scenarios combining inputs from transportation and trade management</p>
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Former Yellow Corp. exec named CEO of Axis Global Logistics - DC Ve...

<p>Bergman had previously been CCO of Yellow Corp. and president of Yellow Logistics</p>
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Roadrunner Freight adds 135 lanes to its LTL network - DC Velocity

<p>Corporate comeback plays to company’s strength in providing direct, long-haul, metro-to-metro shipping lanes, CEO says</p>