Yellow ceases operations, bankruptcy expected

The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals Sunday.

By Colin Campbell • July 31, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get new tentative deal after union rejection

ILWU Canada members voted to reject a tentative deal last week due to safety, wellbeing and work jurisdiction concerns. But by Sunday, stakeholders had found a new settlement.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2023

Warehouse automation expected to pick up after hitting ‘rock bottom’

E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • July 31, 2023

California ports get more than $700M in federal grants

Many of the grants are specifically designed to help speed the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2023

Maersk expands air freight services with Atlanta gateway

The 123,000-square-foot facility is part of the shipping giant’s push to bolster its end-to-end logistics solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • July 25, 2023

Teamsters call off Yellow strike at the 11th hour

The Central States Pension Fund granted the LTL carrier another 30 days to make $50 million in pension and benefit payments.

By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2023

ILWU Canada leaders to recommend approval of tentative West Coast port labor deal

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association, said Friday that they expect members will be able to vote on a deal in the coming week.

By Edwin Lopez • July 22, 2023

Canada West Coast port longshore workers resume strike

Maritime employers had already ratified a deal when an ILWU Canada division rejected it, leading longshore workers to again walk off the job on Tuesday.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

ILWU Canada revokes July 22 strike notice

“The past 24 hours have demonstrated that this continues to be a fluid and unpredictable situation,” the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association said of the news.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

ILWU Canada to strike this weekend after Tuesday stoppage ruled illegal

The renewed strike action comes after the ILWU received a cease and desist from the Canada Industrial Relations Board after failing to provide sufficient notice.

By Kelly Stroh , Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2023

How Canada’s West Coast port labor negotiations unfolded: a timeline

The saga included a 13-day strike, an illegal work stoppage, a voted-down proposed settlement and two tentative deals before parties ratified a 4-year contract.

By Edwin Lopez • July 18, 2023

Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal, threatening food prices

The U.N. is scrambling to save an agreement brokered at the start of the Ukraine war, seen as essential to addressing global food insecurity.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2023

Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say

Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

By Larry Avila • July 13, 2023

‘Fear of missing out’ drives air cargo spot rates to plummet 41% YoY in June

The global air freight rate averaged $2.31 per kilogram last month, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • July 13, 2023

Blank sailings hit record low in pandemic era: Sea-Intelligence

The milestone is good news for shippers, who can take advantage of more freight capacity, according to the report.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 150M

The e-commerce giant has deployed over 5,000 custom Rivian EVs as it works to decarbonize its fleet.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

DHL Express’ new Atlanta hub highlights speed, security

The 100,000-square-foot automated facility is equipped to sort up to 20,000 pieces per hour.

By Kelly Stroh • July 11, 2023

Uncertainty at Yellow sparks freight shift to other carriers

Some shippers are sending their loads to other LTL carriers over concerns about the company's future, TD Cowen analysts say.

By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2023

What is going on at Canada’s West Coast ports?

A dispute over pay and work contracts at British Columbia ports has led to a union strike that could spill over to broader supply chain disruptions.

By Edwin Lopez • July 7, 2023

CPKC, CSX to create rail corridor connecting Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S.

As part of the deal, the railroads would acquire or operate portions of the Meridian & Bigbee Railroad track between Mississippi and Alabama.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2023

FedEx Express retires 18 freighters as part of cost-cutting initiative

The company plans to remove 29 more aircraft from scheduled flying next fiscal year. 

By Kelly Stroh • June 29, 2023

DHL relocates Orlando, Florida, e-commerce facility to handle more volume

The integrator’s eCommerce Solutions unit is moving to a larger site that will double its footprint in the city.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 28, 2023

Trader Joe’s to build 1M-sq-ft distribution center in California

The 104-acre site will have three structures, including a 211,000-square-foot freezer building, and host nearly 1,000 workers, the city of Palmdale announced.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 28, 2023

How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty

Representatives for the carriers say their surplus containers will remain parked until demand recovers.

By Larry Avila • June 27, 2023

Walmart rolls out inventory service for third-party sellers marketplace

Inventory Transfer Services gives sellers the option to send goods to one centralized location and offer two-day to same-day shipping.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2023