San Pedro Bay ports receive $110M for training facility

The collaborative project will enable the ports to upskill their workforce to address changing needs in the logistics industry.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 28, 2023

Business groups plea for a labor deal at West Coast ports

Dozens of industry associations wrote to President Biden to push for progress in talks that would restore shipping certainty. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023

At Home cuts prices as supply chain costs ease

The retailer raised prices last year when expenses grew by $300 million.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 27, 2023

A lunch break dispute at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports shows the risks of long contract talks

The dispute highlights how operating without a contract leaves West Coast ports exposed to local labor disagreements, even if union leadership and port employers have pledged to avoid wide-scale disruption.

By Edwin Lopez • March 22, 2023

FedEx makes further cuts to Express unit

The carrier is phasing out its MD-11 aircraft as it looks to modernize its fleet and slash costs.

By Kelly Stroh • March 22, 2023

Railroads were trying to remake their image. Then a train derailed in Ohio.

Carriers are swept up in another political firestorm with the prospect of more regulatory oversight. What does it mean for the industry’s future?

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 21, 2023

Why ocean shipping is less anti-competitive than lawmakers think

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was pitched as an effort to address collusion and price gouging. In reality, a lack of information is the industry's real bottleneck.

By Jessica Darby and Andrew Balthrop • March 17, 2023

US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern

The deal paves the way for the creation of the first single-line railroad linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 15, 2023

NYK sells air cargo operations to ANA

The shipping line shed its subsidiary Nippon Cargo Airlines as Maersk and MSC continue to strengthen their air operations.

By Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2023

APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets

The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 13, 2023

US Foods finds operational efficiencies with flexible workweek pilot

The food distributor’s emphasis on workforce retention is part of a long-term strategy to reduce costs and grow revenue.

By Larry Avila • March 13, 2023

Air cargo capacity surpasses pre-pandemic levels

Industry players expect the challenging market landscape to continue due to additional summer capacity and subdued demand.

By Kelly Stroh • March 8, 2023

DB Schenker inks deal with MSC to offer net-zero emission ocean shipments

As part of the agreement, shippers can pay a surcharge to use sustainable fuels.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2023

Port leaders are concerned as new OSRA regulations approach

Some stakeholders fear rules on detention and demurrage could slow the flow of goods.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 6, 2023

Ameriflight grows expedited supply chain services with cargo drones

The carrier signed an agreement with Sabrewing for 35 eVOTLs as supply chain stakeholders build out their last-mile and express logistics networks.

By Kelly Stroh • March 1, 2023

MSC CEO says future deals with Maersk are possible despite 2M’s end

While alliance-type collaborations and some swaps are possible, MSC CEO Søren Toft said there were advantages to operating independently.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 28, 2023

Despite big gains in New York, Los Angeles remained top port in 2022

A two-million TEU gain since the pandemic helped the New York port rise to the No. 2 spot in annual rankings, and even capture the top spot for a few months last year.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 27, 2023

FedEx Express to lean on third-party carriers for less urgent shipments

The growth in deferred packages has given the delivery giant incentive to overhaul its network in a bid for long-term savings.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023

Kuehne + Nagel looks to grow share of Southeast US air cargo market

The carrier secured an agreement with a regional Alabama airport as shippers and forwarders continue to avoid larger cargo hubs.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 24, 2023

Negotiators say longshore contract talks continue, hopeful of deal soon

A Thursday news release marks the first public update on the talks since an intra-union dispute in Seattle complicated negotiations.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 23, 2023

9 ocean carriers commit to 100% electronic bill of lading by 2030

The transition to eBLs is expected to save stakeholders billions of dollars.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 23, 2023

LA Port director expects ‘real progress’ in West Coast labor talks this spring

As capacity loosens at other ports, it’s possible even more shippers will take the opportunity to shift cargo to the East and Gulf Coasts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 21, 2023

Under Armour’s inventory up 50% as supply chain loosens

After the "lean" quarters of 2021, Under Armour's inventory is starting to normalize — though the brand has had to discount heavily to keep it moving. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 21, 2023

Convoy to cut jobs, close Atlanta office

The layoffs come as the digital load board provider adjusts its customer service model and pushes profitability.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 17, 2023