Freight
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Werner Enterprises employs AI to combat cargo theft
The technology is “playing a pretty hefty role” in protecting shipped goods, per Jordan Strawn, the carrier's SVP of logistics.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2025 -
How a transcontinental railroad could speed up intermodal transfers
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their $85 billion combination would reduce crosstown truck transfers in Chicago that add cost, complexity and transit time.
By Bill Stephens • Sept. 10, 2025 -
Falling air cargo spot rates signal market uncertainty
Despite the downward pressure, demand for air cargo increased 5% YoY in August.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 9, 2025 -
Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on August 28, 2025
Werner expects cross-border benefits as manufacturers invest more in Mexico
The carrier says companies’ moves to expand shifts, equipment and facilities in the country could ultimately translate into more northbound traffic.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2025 -
Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025
Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025 -
Despite trade worries, transportation execs see a strong market
Underlying metrics continue to point in a positive direction for freight services amid trade turmoil.
By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2025 -
Cargo frontloading peaks in July as inventory holding costs surge
The Port of Los Angeles saw record volumes last month, but the influx is putting added pressure on the middle mile, with costs soon expected to flow downstream.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 14, 2025 -
July air cargo volumes up as shippers circumvent tariffs
Global spot rates from Southeast Asia to North America fell 16% YoY as capacity constraints eased.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 13, 2025 -
Opinion
The wrong track: Why the STB should reject rail’s latest power grab
A merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would exacerbate existing issues like declining service standards, writes Alliance for Chemical Distribution CEO Eric Byer.
By Eric Byer • Aug. 11, 2025 -
De minimis’ end may boost intermodal cross-border activity
Meanwhile, the eradication of the exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong is roiling the air cargo sector, according to industry experts.
By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025 -
Tariffs, economic uncertainties keep freight markets flat, analysts say
Truckload and LTL markets continue to face demand softness as shippers wait to see how trade policies evolve
By Alejandra Carranza • July 25, 2025 -
Retrieved from Yedi Houseware on July 17, 2025
Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs
The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.
By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2025 -
Retrieved from BNSF on July 18, 2025
BNSF launches expedited Los Angeles-to-Houston rail service
The railway operator can cut transport times for shippers by as much as 48 hours using the new service, according to a spokesperson.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 24, 2025 -
Air cargo prices lose more altitude in June
Most trade lanes recorded year-over-year rate declines as tariff uncertainty and excess capacity spurred a broad market slowdown, Xeneta reported.
By Kelly Stroh • July 23, 2025 -
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Transloading and pool distribution emerge as fixes to border bottlenecks
More freight from Mexico, more friction at the border. Here’s the fix.
July 21, 2025 -
Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot
WattEV's latest electric truck charging station continues the port's zero-emission efforts.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 18, 2025 -
Ocean cargo volumes to rebound in July: NRF port tracker
Volumes at U.S. ports are expected to increase by 2% to 2.36 million TEUs during the month following a delay of country-specific tariffs.
By Kelly Stroh • July 16, 2025 -
Retrieved from J.B. Hunt on July 15, 2025
JB Hunt peak surcharges begin earlier amid trade uncertainty
Tariffs slated later this summer are leading to varying feedback from customers as some expect a volume surge while others don't anticipate a change.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 16, 2025 -
New tariff timeline spurs frontloading push at the Port of Los Angeles
The port expects to handle 950,000 TEUs in July, up from June's 892,000 TEUs as shippers bring in imports before Aug. 1, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2025 -
FedEx cuts Asia-Americas capacity to match trade demand
Despite the overall reduction, the carrier has made network changes to capture growth in Southeast Asia, including a Singapore-to-U.S. flight.
By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025 -
Ocean spot rates cool in June as demand wanes, experts say
July demand is likely to soften as April's frontloaded cargo arrives at ports, Clint Dvorak, senior director of ocean operations at SEKO, said.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 27, 2025 -
Early peak season signals challenging market ahead for trucking
Shippers continued to frontload cargo in May ahead of tariffs, giving a boost to dry van volumes, but analysts note carriers still lack pricing power.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 25, 2025 -
Air cargo spot rates drift downward in May
Spot prices fell for the first time in a year, likely due to declining consumer sentiment and international trade uncertainty, Xeneta reported.
By Kelly Stroh • June 20, 2025 -
As Los Angeles Port volumes slow, truckers see less business
Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2025 -
JB Hunt, BNSF, GMXT launch cross-border intermodal service
All three companies seek to capitalize on the untapped potential from shippers converting over-the-road freight between the U.S. and Mexico to rail intermodal.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2025