Georgia Ports Authority to build rail hub in Gainesville

The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January 2024.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2023

Shippers should use benchmarking and analytics to maximize freight spend

Manage your network with confidence, with a clear view of how your freight costs compare to the market. 

By Samuel Parker, Shipper Segment Lead DAT Freight & Analytics • May 15, 2023

Hub Group says CN rail alliance to accelerate intermodal, shipping speed

President and CEO Phil Yeager says the new cross-border service is drawing interest from customers and could reduce costs.

By Larry Avila • May 12, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023

Complaints against ocean carriers lead to over $1M in refunds

After the FMC established a formal complaint process, more shippers have pushed back against perceived price gouging and unreasonable fees.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 9, 2023

Walmart, Cummins partner on trucks powered by compressed natural gas

The retailer says incorporating alternative fuel vehicles and EVs is a step toward its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2040.

By Larry Avila • May 3, 2023

4 charts show how cargo diversions are playing out in the US

Shippers have been diverting cargo for years now, but where exactly is it going? A few datasets provide a hint.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza , Jasmine Ye Han • May 3, 2023

Bed Bath and Beyond bankruptcy hits Ryder profits

The logistics company provided distribution management services for the bankrupt retailer.

By David Taube • May 2, 2023

FedEx Freight to close 29 locations, furlough more workers

The less-than-truckload unit has been cutting costs and streamlining its network as demand continues to decline.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2023

CPKC ‘ready to compete’ as rivals plan US-Mexico intermodal service

The head of the newly-formed railroad promises shippers "superior service" as other carriers team to vie for business south of the border.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 1, 2023

5 California ports pledge to build data-sharing system for cargo fluidity

Los Angeles, Long Beach and other shipping hubs in the state will work together on a cloud-based tool aimed at standardizing data and boosting cargo fluidity.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2023

CN teams with UP and Ferromex on cross-border intermodal service

The service, called Falcon Premium, comes a little more than a week after Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern officially combined into CPKC.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 26, 2023

CPKC inks intermodal deal with Schneider

The trucking company will provide service along the railroad's north-south corridor, which connects the U.S. and Mexico.

By Larry Avila • April 21, 2023

NFI acquisition expands warehouse, distribution space

The deal will expand the company’s footprint in Canada and its reach into the retail sector.

By Larry Avila • April 19, 2023

Longer term air cargo contracts signal stabilizing market

The number of six month agreements rose to 36% in Q1, up 13 percentage points from Q4 2022.

By Kelly Stroh • April 14, 2023

Port employers say local union is slowing operations at Los Angeles, Long Beach terminals

The allegations, which appear to have a limited effect on cargo flow, mark another labor management dispute at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • April 14, 2023

Ocean carriers push forward with air cargo ambitions despite demand slowdown

Maersk, CMA CGM and other shipping giants are looking toward the skies as they compete with the traditional forwarding model.

By Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2023

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports resume normal operations

Port officials say terminals had reopened Friday evening despite a labor-related dispute that limited operations late last week.

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2023

How an in-house fleet supports Love’s growing national footprint

The private fleet arm of the travel center operator expects to hire over 300 drivers this year.

By Larry Avila • April 10, 2023

Los Angeles, Long Beach port terminals shut down due to labor issues

Several logistics providers are warning customers of missed truck appointments and other disruptions ahead of Easter weekend.

By Edwin Lopez • April 7, 2023

Quiet Platforms head departs as American Eagle’s logistics arm struggles

The retailer said that while "Quiet’s third party business has grown nicely, it has not achieved the plans we envisioned."

By Alejandra Carranza • April 5, 2023

Why Georgia ports are seeing record growth

Shippers are looking to the Southeast to save costs and avoid ongoing labor negotiations on the West Coast.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 4, 2023

UPS to open sorting facility at Tampa International Airport

The warehouse will be equipped to sort up to 7,500 packages per hour and support the carrier’s Next Day Air deliveries across Florida’s west coast.

By Kelly Stroh • April 4, 2023

Derailment in Minnesota sets train cars ablaze

The state senate introduced a rail safety bill immediately after the incident, amid renewed calls for enhanced oversight.

By Kelly Stroh • March 31, 2023

MSC updates ‘billable days’ policy in wake of FMC push for surcharge compliance

A customer notification advises that detention and demurrage fees will not be assessed when terminals are closed.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 29, 2023