Freight
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Retrieved from Everport Terminal Services on June 06, 2023
Port of Oakland shuts down after longshore worker passes
After the incident, several terminals alerted trucking companies they would be closed for the day.
By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2023 -
Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit
A press release from the canal said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.
By Alejandra Salgado • June 6, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
George Frey via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Supply Chain Outlook for 2023
After more than two years of nonstop disruption, will this be the year supply chains finally reach normalcy?
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West Coast port labor talks
2 terminals at Port of Long Beach close truck gates
As one gate closure extends until Tuesday, and another pops up in Los Angeles, industry observers warned the sudden closures could lead to congestion and other fallout.
By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Salgado • Updated June 5, 2023 -
West Coast port labor talks
Labor disruptions throughout West Coast ports sow uncertainty
Five ports in California and Washington experienced issues Friday as terminal jobs went unfilled. Stakeholders are warning ripple effects could be felt in the coming days.
By Edwin Lopez • June 3, 2023 -
West Coast port labor talks
A labor flareup is affecting operations at several West Coast ports
The ports of Los Angeles, Oakland and potentially others are experiencing disruption due to the shortfall. This is a developing story.
By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Salgado • June 2, 2023 -
FedEx Express, pilots union reach tentative agreement
The deal follows years of negotiations and a strike authorization vote two weeks ago.
By Max Garland • May 31, 2023 -
Flood of summer air cargo capacity further softens spot rates
With volumes falling for the 14th consecutive month, industry hopes for a rebound ahead of peak season continues to fade.
By Kelly Stroh • May 26, 2023 -
2 ocean carriers fined for Ocean Shipping Reform Act violations
ONE and Wan Hai Lines paid a combined $2.65 million in fees, and agreed to issue refunds to affected shippers.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 25, 2023 -
ContainerPort Group moves to 8-acre terminal in South Carolina
The North Charleston site will help the drayage and logistics provider grow its dedicated services business, which launched last fall.
By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2023 -
Logistics providers expand operations in Mexico, leveraging nearshoring as a strategy
Redwood Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics have announced plans to expand service offerings in Mexico due to higher demand from shippers.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 18, 2023 -
CH Robinson lays off another 2% of its workforce
The freight broker eliminated 300 jobs primarily in shared services and non-engineering tech roles last week, a spokesperson told Transport Dive.
By Larry Avila • May 17, 2023 -
FedEx Express pilots authorize strike as talks drag on
The union says its goal is still to reach an agreement with the company as contract negotiations under a federal mediator continue.
By Max Garland • May 17, 2023 -
Georgia Ports Authority to build rail hub in Gainesville
The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January 2024.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 17, 2023 -
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By Samuel Parker, Shipper Segment Lead DAT Freight & Analytics • May 15, 2023 -
Hub Group says CN rail alliance to accelerate intermodal, shipping speed
President and CEO Phil Yeager says the new cross-border service is drawing interest from customers and could reduce costs.
By Larry Avila • May 12, 2023 -
Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange
Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023 -
Complaints against ocean carriers lead to over $1M in refunds
After the FMC established a formal complaint process, more shippers have pushed back against perceived price gouging and unreasonable fees.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 9, 2023 -
Walmart, Cummins partner on trucks powered by compressed natural gas
The retailer says incorporating alternative fuel vehicles and EVs is a step toward its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2040.
By Larry Avila • May 3, 2023 -
Deep Dive
4 charts show how cargo diversions are playing out in the US
Shippers have been diverting cargo for years now, but where exactly is it going? A few datasets provide a hint.
By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Salgado , Jasmine Ye Han • May 3, 2023 -
Bed Bath and Beyond bankruptcy hits Ryder profits
The logistics company provided distribution management services for the bankrupt retailer.
By David Taube • May 2, 2023 -
FedEx Freight to close 29 locations, furlough more workers
The less-than-truckload unit has been cutting costs and streamlining its network as demand continues to decline.
By Max Garland • May 1, 2023 -
CPKC ‘ready to compete’ as rivals plan US-Mexico intermodal service
The head of the newly-formed railroad promises shippers "superior service" as other carriers team to vie for business south of the border.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 1, 2023 -
5 California ports pledge to build data-sharing system for cargo fluidity
Los Angeles, Long Beach and other shipping hubs in the state will work together on a cloud-based tool aimed at standardizing data and boosting cargo fluidity.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2023 -
CN teams with UP and Ferromex on cross-border intermodal service
The service, called Falcon Premium, comes a little more than a week after Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern officially combined into CPKC.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 26, 2023 -
CPKC inks intermodal deal with Schneider
The trucking company will provide service along the railroad's north-south corridor, which connects the U.S. and Mexico.
By Larry Avila • April 21, 2023