FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative

Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 12, 2023

Target offers more details on its delivery strategy

The retailer opened its 10th sortation center and is testing larger vehicles for delivery.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 8, 2023

Dollar General automates South Carolina distribution center

The technology will enable the retailer to process thousands of additional SKUs from its warehouse and improve storage.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2023

STB proposes reciprocal switching rule in push for improved rail service

The new rule would provide shippers a path to switching shipments to another nearby railroad if service levels are not adequate.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2023

Joann eyes $60M in product cost savings as suppliers offer concessions

The craft retailer thinks it can cut $200 million in business costs, the bulk of which comes from its supply chain as inflation eases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2023

Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels

Increased shipping restrictions and higher prices could be “especially problematic” as corn and soybean harvests advance, the USDA reported.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 7, 2023

Industry leaders react to West Coast ports contract ratification

Port leaders and government officials expressed relief at the approval of a six-year deal.

By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza • Updated Sept. 7, 2023

Norfolk Southern says train backlog recovery may take weeks

The railroad reported that a defect in its vendor software caused its systems to become unresponsive.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 1, 2023

ILWU ratifies 6-year contract

Approval of the contract ends more than a year of uncertainty surrounding West Coast ports and fears of a possible strike.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2023

Burlington drives down freight costs in Q2

The retailer renegotiated freight contracts and leveraged lower fuel rates to cut transportation costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 31, 2023

Norfolk Southern outage could lead to weeks of disruptions

The railroad is still investigating the cause of the Monday outage, but does not believe it was a cybersecurity incident.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2023

FedEx to hike Express, Ground shipping rates by 5.9% in 2024

The increase, an annual fixture for the company and rival UPS, is smaller than the 6.9% jump that went into effect this year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2023

CH Robinson optimizes with tech, reducing costs for shippers, CEO says

The brokerage reported productivity gains amid downsizing, getting closer to achieving a long-term goal.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2023

Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions

Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 23, 2023

Amazon, FedEx and United Airlines join Hawaiʻi fire recovery efforts

The state’s transportation department has waived wharfage charges for inbound humanitarian shipments at Maui’s Port of Kahului.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 23, 2023

UNFI to open distribution center in Florida

The one million-square-foot facility will leverage warehouse automation to reduce fulfillment costs.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 22, 2023

Yellow’s top 30 unsecured creditors may see little or no money

The government’s estimated 30% stake in the bankrupt company puts it first in line for funds raised through sales of the LTL carrier’s assets, an expert says.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 16, 2023

DHL leans into automation in new Chicago e-commerce facility

The Illinois facility includes a loop sorter from Honeywell equipped to process up to 40,000 parcels and packages per hour.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 15, 2023

Navigating the evolving freight market: The power of accurate data and analytics

For many, budget and RFP season is upon us. Effective transportation forecasting can yield tangible financial benefits for shippers. It's time to team up!

Aug. 14, 2023

Hawaiʻi fires: Carriers prioritize emergency supplies for Maui

Hawaiian Airlines, Young Brothers and Matson are part of a widescale effort to carry critical shipments to Kahului in wake of devastation.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 11, 2023

Shippers to gain upper hand in winter air cargo contract negotiations

Volumes slid again in July as capacity continued to recover, pushing last month’s general air freight spot rate down 41% YoY to $2.20 per kilogram.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get 4-year labor deal after union ratification

Now, ports and dockworkers must work to regain trust from trading partners, federal officials said.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 7, 2023

Yellow files for bankruptcy

The company had posted notices in late July it was ceasing operations.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 7, 2023

Yellow shutdown may lead to sticker shock for shippers, analysts say

With bankruptcy looming for the major LTL carrier and its low-cost services, shippers will likely see rate hikes for similar services.

By David Taube • Aug. 4, 2023

Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023