Freight
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Maersk, MSC to end 2M alliance
The split between the world’s two largest ocean shipping lines opens the door for shifts in other capacity-sharing alliances.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 25, 2023 -
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BNSF ups network investments with focus on better service
The railroad will invest nearly $4 billion to maintain infrastructure and advance plans to boost intermodal segments.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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2023 outlookShippers regain buying power as air cargo fundamentals shift
Softening rates and new market capacity are pushing many to rethink their air freight strategies.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 24, 2023 -
JB Hunt forecasts intermodal rebound in 2023
Intermodal President Darren Field told investors that “appropriately cautious” shippers want the carrier and its rail partner BNSF to prove they can achieve their service and velocity goals.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Increased use of embargoes ‘a major concern’ for rail regulators
The Surface Transportation Board will closely monitor carriers’ use of traffic limits as Union Pacific faces backlash over traffic limits in the upper Midwest.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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The race to scale sustainable airline fuel
With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Inventory excess dampens Lunar New Year air freight demand
Paired with early factory closures, shippers should evaluate forecasts and adjust ordering processes, stakeholders say.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2023 -
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Tracker // 2023 outlookSupply chain conferences to watch in 2023
Many of this year’s top events are putting efficiency and sustainability at the forefront.
By A.B. Brown , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Amazon expands ‘Buy with Prime’ to all US merchants
The e-commerce giant is offering sellers outside its own marketplace perks including storage, packing, delivery and returns.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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FedEx, Mountain Air Cargo first to deploy Cessna SkyCourier freighter
The new feeder plane, capable of handling containerized cargo, comes as the delivery giant looks to resize its air freight operations
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures
Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.
By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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Joann’s $200M cost reduction plan relies on falling ocean rates
The craft retailer has endured tens of millions of dollars in excess freight expenses throughout the pandemic.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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Port Houston to move forward with container dwell fee in February
The fee has now been reinstated after being postponed due to delays from the port’s external software developer.
By Alejandra Salgado • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy
Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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FMC examines shipping line compliance on anti-retaliation
The agency is asking some of the largest carriers to provide information on how they're adhering to provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Rail regulators streamline process for shippers to challenge unreasonable rates
The Surface Transportation Board will decide a final rate in small disputes unless all seven Class I carriers agree to opt into a voluntary arbitration program.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach to end terminal dwell fee
Officials said the threat of a fee contributed to a 92% decline in lingering cargo since the program was announced last October.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2022 -
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LA port director embarks on ‘whistlestop tour’ to bring cargo back West
With cleared congestion and open capacity at the port, Executive Director Gene Seroka met with shippers across the country to regain lost volumes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Costco slows chartered ship use as supply chain congestion eases
The retailer took a $93 million charge so it could downsize its shipping activities after controlling delivery on 50,000 containers during the ocean crunch.
By Ben Unglesbee , Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Air freight rates nosedive with shippers flocking to ocean
Businesses are opting for shorter capacity commitments to maintain flexibility, experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Maersk CEO to retire after 40 years with the company
As chief executive since 2016, Soren Skou has led the shipping giant through the pandemic era. Replacing him is Vincent Clerc, CEO of its ocean and logistics business.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Port of Savannah to transform terminal into container-only operation
The Georgia port will renovate its Ocean Terminal and shift breakbulk cargo to accommodate a rise in shipping volumes.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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CMA CGM purchases two terminals in New York, New Jersey
If the deal clears, the ocean carrier would own seven terminals in the U.S. and gain a critical foothold at the nation’s top East Coast gateway.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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Victoria’s Secret moves freight from air to ocean in bid to save costs
Executives said normalizing freight rates and improved supply chain flow have allowed the retailer to put goods back on boats, a strategy it expects will help save costs through next spring.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Amazon leverages ocean shipping for next-day delivery in Sweden
The e-commerce giant is ramping up its use of short trips by sea in a bid to lower carbon emissions.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 7, 2022
