Bob’s Discount Furniture details tariff, fuel mitigation strategies

The furniture retailer, which is grappling with a 25% upholstery tariff, uses a three-step playbook to counter added duties, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 13, 2026

Air cargo spot rates surge 30% in April

Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carrier surcharges.

By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026

Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?

The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.

By Max Garland • Updated May 7, 2026

CPKC, CSX launch ‘improved’ Southeast Mexico rail route

The service connecting the Southeast U.S. to Texas and Mexico is touted to be faster and more efficient due to infrastructure upgrades.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 6, 2026

Small ocean carriers trim Transpacific capacity

Lower spot rates historically lead to larger withdrawals of non-alliance operated vessels on the shipping corridor, per Sea-Intelligence.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2026

DHL CEO flags jet fuel supply constraints in Asia

While the logistics giant has more fuel certainty at major hubs, the ongoing crunch is raising prices and posing challenges at some Asia-based airports.

By Max Garland • May 5, 2026

CSX sees volume uptick from spike in truck-to-rail conversions

Rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern also pointed to signs of optimism as shippers look for cheaper trucking alternatives due to higher fuel costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 4, 2026

UP, NS refile merger applications with STB

The revised submission includes additional data from several Class I railroads that weren’t in the original application filed in December 2025.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 30, 2026

Intermodal offers a pricing edge amid fuel pressures: Uber Freight

Fuel prices are weighing on both trucking and intermodal freight, but the latter mode still presents cost saving opportunities for shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 30, 2026

Air cargo carriers add fuel surcharges driven by Iran war

United Cargo, Air Canada Cargo and Cathay Cargo are among the airlines implementing fees to buffer the impact of higher jet fuel costs.

By Kelly Stroh • April 30, 2026

Shippers focus on asset-based carriers, seek reliability

Customers are also initiating early peak season discussions, Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller said in an earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 29, 2026

Bassett Furniture faces higher transport, material costs

The furniture retailer’s captive freight relationship with J.B. Hunt Transport Services has subjected it to weekly surcharges as diesel prices fluctuate due to the Iran war.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 27, 2026

Ocean shipping surcharges spurred by Iran war weigh on contract talks

Transportation costs are facing pressure as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up oil prices.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 22, 2026

Ocean freight contracts: How data steers one shipper’s approach

Emser Tile's chief supply chain officer discussed leveraging a "multi-dimensional look" for more cost-effective logistics at TPM26 by S&P Global.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 15, 2026

Iran war is ‘a concern, but it’s not a worry,’ Los Angeles port director says

Transpacific trade remains solid despite Middle East tensions as retailers have already begun replenishing summer inventory, per a port press briefing Monday.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 14, 2026

FedEx Freight counting on scale to deliver revenue growth

The LTL carrier, preparing for a June spinoff from FedEx, is targeting higher-growth customer segments "that align with our offerings," an executive said.

By Larry Avila • April 14, 2026

Norfolk Southern focuses on freight growth in latest partnership

Jaguar Transport Holdings will assume local switching operations for the rail giant at a Georgia facility that supports shippers reliant on truck-to-rail services.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 13, 2026

Georgia Ports Authority to open inland port, targeting manufacturers

The port aims to serve 330 Georgia producers in industries like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 10, 2026

Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 9, 2026

Transpacific ocean rates rise, demand softens

The increases are not drastically altering market dynamics, although ocean shipping faces uncertainty amid the Iran war.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 8, 2026

Amazon Freight increases dry van trailer count to 80K

The company said growing its capacity by 10,000 units provides flexibility during peak seasons and faster response times for urgent shipments.

By Larry Avila • April 8, 2026

Iran war sways air cargo contract negotiations

The rising cost of jet fuel pushed rates from Northeast and Southeast Asia to North America up by mid to high double digits, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • April 7, 2026

Diesel price surge slows, but California costs still swell

The Golden State’s on-highway average increased by about 35 cents week over week to nearly $7.22 per gallon.

By David Taube • April 2, 2026

Trucking capacity crunch draws shippers to intermodal

Shippers are taking advantage of current market conditions before intermodal pricing catches up to over-the-road rates, per Uber Freight.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 1, 2026

Matson responds to growing cargo theft in intermodal shipments

Shippers now have two additional security levels when moving their international cargo from Los Angeles to BNSF network destinations.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 30, 2026