Golden Week slowdown may not be enough to ease Transpacific ocean rates

While the holiday in China may keep rates stable, weather-related disruptions are keeping freight fees elevated, Freightos reported.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 9, 2026

AI-driven cargo bump sparks Transpacific air freight service

Nippon Express and Japan Airlines' weekly circuit connects Los Angeles with key hubs in Asia for AI and semiconductor cargo.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2026

Port of Mobile shutters operations ahead of Hurricane Isaias

The Alabama Port Authority suspended vessel and terminal operations at public berths, according to an announcement Friday.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 9, 2026

Nippon Express aims to boost US transport reliability with 5-day service

The delivery offering provides long-haul transit from Nippon Express warehouses near the Port of Los Angeles to any U.S. destination within 100 miles of designated metropolitan areas.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 8, 2026

Air freight shippers weary of long-term fixed contracts

Three-month agreements represented 60% of new shipper contracts starting in Q3, up from 47% in Q2, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2026

Diesel’s supply crunch may hit CFOs through freight contracts

Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner expects energy prices to stay elevated, while a major trucking CEO says contracts signed before diesel prices rose are hurting the bottom line.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 7, 2026

McCormick cites higher freight, input costs in lifting inflation forecast

The spice and seasoning maker is mitigating the impact through pricing and productivity measures, as well as the acquisition of a Mexico subsidiary.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 7, 2026

How Etsy is pushing freight decarbonization

The marketplace is among several shippers that will claim zero-emission trucking certificates to help cover added operational expenses for electric trucks.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2026

Top supply chain conferences of 2027

Next year’s trade shows will spotlight artificial intelligence and technology insights, sustainability strategies, and how to navigate trade and logistics risks.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 6, 2026

CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights

If approved, the deal would grow C.H. Robinson's network density and bring RXO's brokerage, expedited and last-mile services into the fold.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2026

How restaurants can mitigate rising fuel costs

Evaluating delivery frequency and leveraging route optimization and scenario planning can help brands combat higher transportation expenses, experts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 5, 2026

Not just ocean: How Maersk grew its US logistics capabilities

The carrier operates a robust ground freight network while its e-commerce arm integrates with its contract logistics and air freight services.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2026

Amazon rolls out new capabilities for bulky package shippers

The company unveiled upgrades for large item deliveries such as pre-negotiated LTL rates and regional delivery pricing during Accelerate 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 30, 2026

3 CPGs discuss automation, sourcing and logistics risks

At a Barclays conference this month, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark flagged rising material and freight costs, while Procter & Gamble gave a Supply Chain 3.0 update.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 29, 2026

Trade groups urge USTR to extend pause on China-linked ship fees

The National Retail Federation and others said a continued halt to fees would help ease uncertainty as stakeholders face elevated transportation costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2026

Shipment fluctuations vary across LTL carriers in mid-Q3 updates

Saia and XPO both reported increases in volume for August, while other carriers reported decreases.

By David Taube • Sept. 28, 2026

The intelligence advantage: Moving beyond benchmarking to network-wide insights

How network-scale intelligence helps businesses focus resources on the opportunities that matter most.

Sept. 28, 2026

6 food manufacturers talk supply chain tactics

General Mills, Nestlé and more discussed how they are cutting operational costs, navigating uneven freight rates and sharpening demand forecasting at a Barclays conference.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 25, 2026

Shippers are exploring port-to-inland transit to de-risk supply chains

Inland routes offer a stable alternative to heavily utilized routes, APM Terminals Mobile managing director Brian Harold told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 25, 2026

Shippers’ coalition advances Class 8 electric battery truck adoption

Companies such as Microsoft and PepsiCo are aggregating demand to access sustainable transportation more affordably, recently placing an order for 2,500 trucks.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2026

UP, NS merger: STB denies shippers’ calls for dismissal

Trade associations representing chemical and fertilizer shippers, among others, say the merger could negatively impact competition.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2026

The hidden cost of operating 2 shipping systems

Freight sat out the shipping consolidation trend. Here's what closing that gap actually looks like.

By Emilie Bingham and Matt Averitt • Sept. 21, 2026

Diesel prices surge past $6.28 per gallon

A national average delivered another significant jump in record-setting prices.

By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2026

SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reach

The daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston’s connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026

San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program

The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026