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Kenvue Canada saves big on diesel costs with Fuel Transport EV pilot
The Tylenol maker gained 44.7% in diesel savings through a short-haul electric truck pilot in the greater Toronto area.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2026 -
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Ocean shippers frontload cargo ahead of tariffs, fuel concerns
Tariff concerns and higher costs are prompting altering shipping timelines, signaling an early peak, per C.H. Robinson Worldwide President of Global Forwarding Mike Short.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2026 -
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PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain
The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 11, 2026 -
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Burlington bets on ocean contracts to combat elevated freight costs
The retailer is also increasing the amount of product packed and loaded for inbound and outbound shipments, Chief Supply Chain Officer Greg Shultz told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 10, 2026 -
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Amazon grows LTL freight offerings for shippers
Shippers can now use the e-commerce giant’s network to deliver freight to third-party sites, the company announced Wednesday.
By David Taube • June 10, 2026 -
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Port of Long Beach, partners plan ‘Green Truck Corridor’
The port is teaming up with the Wonderful Co. and Lincoln Transportation Services to develop the 150-mile trade route between Long Beach and Central Valley.
By Haley Cawthon • June 10, 2026 -
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ArcBest, ABF Freight announce 5.9% rate increase
The atypical Q2 announcement goes into effect later this month as heavier freight mixes gain traction.
By David Taube • June 8, 2026 -
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International Paper taps CPKC for rail needs at Mississippi facility
The paper and pulp company's upcoming packaging site will be able to use the railroad's single-line network to strengthen its supply chain.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 8, 2026 -
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FMC can help ocean shippers in 3 key ways, chair says
The agency aims to get ahead of any issues and go “where the puck is going, rather than being reactive to certain issues that have occurred,” Laura DiBella told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 3, 2026 -
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Port of Charleston to increase automotive cargo capacity
The port plans to enhance its rail infrastructure and vessel parking areas to support automakers' just-in-time parts supply chains.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 1, 2026 -
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UP, NS revised merger application moves ahead
The Surface Transportation Board is now considering the updated materials, and asked both parties to submit supplemental information by July 27.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 28, 2026 -
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New rail data requirement a ‘win’ for shippers, expert says
Class I railroads will soon need to report two additional metrics, which a former BNSF director said could boost service transparency.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 27, 2026 -
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Sherwin-Williams partnership enables outbound volume boost during peak
The paint brand partnered with ITS Logistics for transport from its Nevada distribution center to circumvent capacity issues.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 26, 2026 -
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Matson reports air-to-ocean freight conversions amid Iran war
The U.S.-based ocean carrier benefited from elevated freight costs and reduced air cargo capacity in select markets, CEO Matthew Cox said.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 21, 2026 -
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Muted peak season expected as ocean shippers delay contract signing
Despite market uncertainty, some shippers like Bob’s Discount Furniture and Dollar Tree have expressed confidence in their ocean freight contracts.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 20, 2026 -
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FedEx board approves trucking business spinoff
A new stand-alone FedEx Freight may resemble a start-up, but the LTL carrier is far from it, experts say.
By Larry Avila • May 20, 2026 -
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Port of Los Angeles sees April volume jump despite Iran war shadow
Spring and summer goods are arriving at the port, with back-to-school products and holiday inventory in the pipeline, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Kelly Stroh • May 18, 2026 -
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UP, NS merger: What other railroads are saying
Competitors such as BNSF, CPKC and CSX say Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's refiled application falls short. Here's why.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 18, 2026 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveIs 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 -
Retrieved from CPKC on May 01, 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Retrieved from CSX on April 28, 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
