Freight
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West Coast dockworkers fail to reach labor agreement with port employers
Both sides committed that normal port operations will continue until an agreement is reached.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 1, 2022 -
BNSF limits westbound shipments with rise in congestion
The railroad is adding locomotives and offering vacation buybacks for workers as its service recovery “remains choppy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 29, 2022 -
Pitney Bowes taps robots, targets more shipping
The company is also targeting more efficient routes, relying more on its own fleet and mulling ways to pass on fuel costs, according to its CFO.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 28, 2022 -
Brands to continue higher airfreight spend despite added cost
The decision to ramp up airfreight is more about being decisive than about increasing weeks of supply, one executive said.
By Max Garland • June 27, 2022 -
DB Schenker acquires USA Truck for $435M
The deal is part of DB Schenker's ambitions to become a major transportation player in North America.
By Edwin Lopez , Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2022 -
Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns
The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.
By Alejandra Salgado , Edwin Lopez • June 23, 2022 -
Chassis constraints create 'unprecedented' situation at ports: TRAC Intermodal
Truckers are taking three times longer to return chassis than they did before the pandemic, the company says.
By Colin Campbell • June 22, 2022 -
Biden calls for three-month federal gas tax holiday
Lifting the federal 18-cent tax per gallon of gas and 24-cent tax per gallon of diesel for three months would “give Americans a little extra breathing room,” the White House said.
By Colin Campbell • Updated June 22, 2022 -
Biden just signed a law to lower shipping costs. Will it work?
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act allows for more enforcement of rising fees. But shippers say the law isn’t a “silver bullet.”
By Sarah Zimmerman , Alejandra Salgado • June 16, 2022 -
'Big step forward': Shippers react to passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Industry groups praised the bill, which legislators say will reduce shipping costs and promote U.S. exports.
By David Taube • June 14, 2022 -
West Coast port labor talks
ILWU, PMA say they are not preparing for a longshore strike or lockout
The two parties confirmed they expect talks to extend past July 1 but are still looking to avoid West Coast supply chain disruptions.
By Edwin Lopez • June 14, 2022 -
STB: Railroads' service recovery plans 'woefully deficient'
Four Class I railroads could face noncompliance fines of more than $8,000 a day if they fail to correct issues.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 14, 2022 -
'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit
The president warned carriers that new regulations could be coming as he called on Congress to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.
By Colin Campbell , Sarah Zimmerman • June 10, 2022 -
Fresh Del Monte calls on 'non-traditional ports' to circumvent congestion
An executive with the company's ocean shipping arm, which counts Dole and Chiquita as customers, said the strategy has helped with schedule reliability.
By Alejandra Salgado • June 10, 2022 -
USDA will pay farmers to ship out of 3 West Coast ports as costs rise
Shifts in ocean carrier service have led to volume drops at ports and profit losses for agriculture shippers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 8, 2022 -
Transatlantic airfreight capacity improves as passenger airlines ramp up summer flights
A demand rebound for flights between Europe and North America is adding space for cargo shipments.
By Max Garland • June 7, 2022 -
Monster leans on US sourcing to lower freight costs
The beverage maker had imported more aluminum cans last year to meet demand, but it came at a cost.
By Alejandra Salgado • June 6, 2022 -
Opinion
Stronger rail oversight needed as decaying service threatens food security
Old industry weaknesses are causing major problems, particularly for shippers who have no competitive alternative.
By Robb MacKie and John Bode • June 3, 2022 -
Port of Oakland chassis pit reopens, but supply challenges remain
The chassis pit has reopened as of Tuesday, but TraPac noted availability remains limited.
By Colin Campbell • Updated June 8, 2022 -
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American Eagle's logistics arm adds Saks Off Fifth, Fanatics as customers
Six months after announcing its Quiet Logistics acquisition, the retailer is on the hunt for more clients.
By Alejandra Salgado • June 2, 2022 -
Tracker
How an infant formula plant shutdown unraveled into a national crisis
A timeline shows how safety issues at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan led to inventory shortfalls nationwide.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 23, 2022 -
'Ripple effect': How Shanghai's lockdown is dampening Port of Oakland volumes
Fewer ships called at the Port of Oakland than last year as delays in China led carriers to shift schedules.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 27, 2022 -
US Foods adapts delivery routes to changing order patterns
The company aims to cut wasted miles and remap routes so customers are directed to the most efficient distribution center.
By Max Garland • May 26, 2022 -
More ports to join Supply Chain Information Highway
The Port of Long Beach wants to expand the visibility platform from "coast-to-coast," and is starting with familiar partners.
By Colin Campbell • May 24, 2022 -
Expedited drayage, airfreight helps Sovos tackle ocean congestion
The owner of brands such as Rao's pasta sauce is also adding to its domestic manufacturing footprint to wield greater control over its supply chain.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 20, 2022