Supply Chain Dive Launches Tip Line for Industry Insights

Supply Chain Dive Launches Tip Line for Industry Insights

Supply Chain Dive opens a leak channel to uncover in-depth and impactful supply chain news through insider information from readers. This channel focuses on collecting news tips, not feedback or press releases. Readers can submit information via a designated form, collectively contributing to deeper industry reporting. We aim to surface critical issues and trends that might otherwise go unnoticed, providing our audience with a more comprehensive understanding of the supply chain landscape. Your insights can help us shape the future of supply chain journalism.

01/06/2026 Logistics
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Bath Body Works Cuts Product Line to Boost Sales

Bath Body Works Cuts Product Line to Boost Sales

Bath & Body Works plans to streamline its SKUs starting in 2026, exiting certain product categories. This initiative aims to optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance the consumer experience, ultimately reshaping growth. The SKU rationalization is a key component of a broader retail strategy focused on efficient inventory management and improved profitability. By focusing on core products and simplifying its offerings, Bath & Body Works hopes to create a more focused and appealing shopping experience for its customers.

01/08/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Hong Kongs Shek Nan Line Boosts China Logistics Efficiency

Hong Kongs Shek Nan Line Boosts China Logistics Efficiency

This paper focuses on the Shi Nan Dedicated Line within China-Hong Kong cross-border logistics, introducing two service providers: Taibo International Supply Chain and Shenzhen Ideal Logistics Co., Ltd. Taibo International Supply Chain specializes in the industrial goods sector, offering digital solutions. Ideal Logistics is known for its agile services, catering to cross-border e-commerce needs. These two companies represent different development directions for service providers in this field. They both offer services for the Shi Nan area, a key region for cross-border trade between mainland China and Hong Kong.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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West Coast Cargo Streamlines Logistics at Le Mars Airport

West Coast Cargo Streamlines Logistics at Le Mars Airport

West Coast Freight presents a leading global three-letter code search system, helping you easily access air freight information for Le Mars Airport (LRJ). Covering over 40,000 cities and airports worldwide, the system boasts authoritative data, comprehensive information, and user-friendly operation, making it an essential tool for your air freight operations. Furthermore, West Coast Freight provides convenient services such as air freight tracking, airline inquiry, shipping company inquiry, sea freight tracking, schedule inquiry, and global port inquiry, simplifying air freight logistics.

09/29/2025 Airport Codes
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Alton St Louis Regional Airport Expands Midwest Access

Alton St Louis Regional Airport Expands Midwest Access

Alton St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN) is located in Alton, Illinois, USA, near St. Louis. With two runways and covering 910 hectares, the airport provides convenient and efficient air services for the regional economy. It is particularly well-suited for time-sensitive cargo needs, making it an ideal choice for connecting to the Midwestern US market. ALN plays a crucial role in facilitating air freight and supporting economic activity in the region.

09/26/2025 Airport Codes
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US Customs Tips to Speed Up International Shipments

US Customs Tips to Speed Up International Shipments

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the timeline and process of US customs clearance. It compares the differences between sea and air freight clearance, reveals the advantages of “early clearance,” and highlights the potential for customs inspections and detentions. Furthermore, it offers practical advice to expedite the clearance process, helping you successfully receive your overseas shopping parcels. Understanding these factors can significantly impact the speed and ease of receiving your goods.

11/03/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Chinaus Ocean Freight Transit Times and Key Factors Explained

Chinaus Ocean Freight Transit Times and Key Factors Explained

This article provides an in-depth analysis of various factors affecting shipping time from China to the United States, including the port of origin, destination port, choice of shipping company, route arrangement, and potential unforeseen circumstances. By understanding these key points, businesses and individuals can more effectively plan logistics, optimize their supply chains, and reduce potential transportation risks. This knowledge empowers informed decision-making and improved control over the China-US ocean freight process.

11/03/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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US Shipping Delays Amazon Backlogs Strain Small Sellers

US Shipping Delays Amazon Backlogs Strain Small Sellers

US ocean freight faces multiple challenges in September, including strict customs inspections, difficulties in picking up and returning containers, and Amazon warehouse congestion. This article provides a detailed analysis of the key inspection points at various ports, the status of container pickup and return, the congestion situation in Amazon warehouses, and the delivery situation to Walmart. It also offers corresponding suggestions to help cross-border e-commerce sellers break through these difficulties.

01/05/2026 Logistics
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West Coast Port Disruptions Strain Ecommerce Supply Chains

West Coast Port Disruptions Strain Ecommerce Supply Chains

Cross-border logistics faces challenges like warehouse congestion, booking cancellations, and suspended sailings. FBA appointment slots in the US West are tight, while UK last-mile delivery is impacted by strikes and traffic restrictions. Japanese holidays cause customs clearance delays. Shipping companies reducing capacity further destabilize schedules. Sellers should closely monitor logistics, communicate with freight forwarders, plan inventory in advance, choose flexible logistics channels, optimize inventory management, and enhance supply chain resilience.

01/06/2026 Logistics
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Los Angeles Long Beach Ports Face Congestion As Shipping Surges

Los Angeles Long Beach Ports Face Congestion As Shipping Surges

This article analyzes the current surge in shipping capacity in the US West Coast market and explores the potential for renewed congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. By examining historical data, market signals, and capacity utilization rates, it predicts a potential congestion risk in late July. The article also proposes coping strategies for shippers and freight forwarders, aiming to help businesses better navigate potential supply chain challenges and mitigate disruptions.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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