Knight-Swift’s LTL expansion spurs shipper interest

Customers did not view the company as a viable option for national less-than-truckload needs prior to its acquisition of Dependable Highway Express, according to CFO Andrew Hess.

3M pushes for better delivery performance

The manufacturer is pursuing a 90% or higher on-time, in-full rate as it battles supply chain inefficiencies across its vast network.

Dawn Foods names new supply chain SVP

Ahmet Hepdogan will oversee procurement, distribution services and supply chain for the bakery ingredients distributor.

We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention

Limiting innovation to last-mile delivery is stifling more substantial supply chain transformation, says Zero100's VP of research.

Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

Giant Eagle initiates warehouse management system upgrades

The grocery retailer is now using a cloud-based platform at three distribution centers, with plans to expand to the rest of its network by next summer.

Trucking rates, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say

Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

UPS cuts daily volume capacity by 1M in efficiency push

The carrier has closed nine of its buildings this year and shifted more volume to automated hubs, according to company executives.

Candy producers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo

Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.

Amazon warns of West Coast capacity constraints

Cross-docking inefficiencies are leading to issues bringing inventory into the company's fulfillment network, experts say.

Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M

The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.

ILA, USMX to resume contract talks next month

The parties may be waiting for the U.S. presidential election to pass before returning to the bargaining table, an expert said.

Air freight demand largely unfazed by ILA port strike

Shippers took early action to avoid strike-related backlogs. Experts urge similar strategies ahead of another potential stoppage in January.

UPS’ Happy Returns taps into Geek+ sorting robotics

The provider’s Pennsylvania hub is reducing processing times by leveraging 150 robots to help handle returns volume.

Saia raises rates to offset $1B in investments

The price hike came after the LTL carrier opened 11 truck terminals in Q3, executives said.

Arkansas could be a lithium treasure trove

The state’s Smackover Formation region may contain up to 19 million tons of the critical mineral, more than enough to meet projected global demand in 2030.

FTC appeals noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit

Ryan, LLC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce previously landed a victory with a federal district court ruling in their favor.

Ocean spot rates tumble from pre-ILA strike surge

While lower demand may be driving the decline, shippers still have potential carrier surcharges to factor in.

Top UPS shippers temper holiday volume forecasts

A condensed peak season is expected to increase in-store shopping activity, which could blunt home delivery demand.

USPS’ proposed transportation overhaul: 3 takeaways

The plan could disproportionately affect delivery speeds in rural areas, an issue that has raised concerns from stakeholders.

Election 2024: Where Harris, Trump stand on AI regulation

Analysts expect Kamala Harris to continue the White House's current approach to AI oversight, while Donald Trump could introduce a major shift.

Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores

The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24 as the company looks to reduce overlap in its fast shipping offerings.

CPKC, CSX receive approval to create Mexico-Southeast U.S. link

The railroads are creating the interchange to compete for intermodal service between the two countries.

Cal-Maine plans $40M investment to expand cage-free egg production

The U.S.' largest egg producer also said it's working with growers to add more free-range hens as it converts a former Tyson facility in Missouri.

Retail inventories in good shape for holidays: NRF CEO

Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.