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Rail labor negotiationsBiden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout
The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsSenate sends bill avoiding rail shutdown to Biden’s desk
The divided chamber shot down an amendment to give workers seven days paid sick leave.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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FedEx stands to benefit from new de-icing pads at key cargo airport
The timing for the Memphis International Airport facility's launch couldn’t be better as the busy holiday season ramps up, a FedEx executive said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsHouse passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Maersk, IBM to shut down blockchain joint venture TradeLens
The tool was intended to start a “digital revolution” for the supply chain. But it will reach the end of its life in Q1 2023 as it failed to achieve commercial viability.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Port Houston pauses container dwell fee
The postponement was due to delays from the port's external software developer.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsBiden calls on Congress to prevent rail shutdown
The president said he’s been advised that “there is no path to resolve the dispute at the bargaining table” before the Dec. 9 deadline.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Lufthansa Cargo adds route to slash delivery times for salmon shippers
The carrier’s newly added A321 freighters are helping the company provide customized supply chain solutions.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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The ‘ship backup has ended’ at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports
Lower demand as a result of cargo shifting to the East Coast has helped clear the 25-month backlog.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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Ocean carriers plan to reduce capacity as demand falls
Maersk, Zim and Matson are rightsizing capacity across several trade lanes, including some Transpacific routes affected by cargo diversions.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsPotential for rail shutdown rises as largest union rejects labor deal
An impasse over guaranteed sick leave is likely headed to a congressional showdown.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 21, 2022 -
J&J Snack Foods taps NFI for managed logistics
After facing higher fuel costs year-over-year, the food distributor expects “$2 million to $4 million of opportunity” by outsourcing its logistics management.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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MSC Air Cargo prepares to take off ahead of schedule
The carrier will begin weekly services connecting Mexico City, Indianapolis, Frankfurt and Hong Kong using an Atlas Air-operated 777-200F.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Deep DiveAmid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook
The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.
By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Third rail union rejects contract as deadline for agreement looms
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, which represents approximately 300 workers, has agreed to a “cooling off” period until Dec. 9.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Project44 raises $80M to improve scope 3 visibility
The tech company pointed to an increased interest from shippers and carriers as new regulations push for lower emissions.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December
The country’s third-largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Major railroads mandated to keep reporting service restoration progress
Regulators will continue to monitor BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific after noting they are unlikely to reach their improvement targets before the end of the current reporting period.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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What should ocean shippers expect this peak season? Experts weigh in.
Four maritime shipping observers share their thoughts on what’s changing in the logistics environment as demand and inventory trends shift.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Air cargo volumes, rates continue to plummet ahead of holidays
There is no indication there will be a peak season for air freight, a Xeneta executive said.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 8, 2022 -
FedEx Freight tests dimensional LTL pricing
The pilot program takes into account the space a shipment requires in a truck, as well as the weight and shipping speed needed.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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3 Port of Oakland terminals reopen following union walkout
The action by ILWU Local 34, which led to daytime closures, was independent of broader union efforts.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Maersk expands air cargo services with 2 weekly US-Korea flights
The flights come as the carrier looks to scale its air cargo operations with new hubs and aircraft.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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TrackerRail labor negotiations: Tracking the path to ratification
A strike or lockout was avoided after Congress intervened to impose an agreement. Here’s how we got there.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Port Houston will move forward with a container dwell fee in December
In addition to a $45 per day fee for aging containers, the port is also considering an excessive dwell fee to help reduce congestion.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 31, 2022
