FedEx Freight’s closures focus on Arkansas, surrounding states

Customers in affected areas should keep an eye on any changes in pickup and delivery times, one expert noted.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2023

9 industry reactions to the West Coast port labor deal

President Joe Biden, several ports and industry trade groups all expressed relief and support for the tentative deal.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2023

Ocean carrier reliability keeps improving, but momentum is slowing

Performance among carriers is still at times much lower than pre-pandemic levels, said Vespucci Maritime CEO and Partner Lars Jensen.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 15, 2023

PMA, ILWU reach tentative deal on 6-year contract

The agreement comes after 13 months of negotiations and some help from Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.

By Edwin Lopez • June 15, 2023

Ship wait times rise at Seattle, Long Beach, other ports after slowdowns

Longer vessel load and unload times, as well as a growing number of West Coast-bound ships, have combined to create sizable ship backups at many major port gateways.

By Edwin Lopez • June 14, 2023

Acting Labor Secretary Su joins port contract talks in San Francisco

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the visit shows the negotiations are a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2023

Chamber of Commerce asks Biden to appoint a mediator in PMA, ILWU contract talks

The last time a president appointed a mediator to intervene was in 2002, when ports shut down for eleven days.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2023

White House comments on port disruptions as trade groups call for intervention

Trade associations were quick to send out a message urging President Biden to push for a labor resolution after several terminal closures occurred over some West Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2023

DHL relocates e-commerce facility to Kansas City, adds automation

The $18 million investment is expected to help increase throughput with two automated parcel sorters.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 8, 2023

CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO

Dave Bozeman is expected to take over leadership at the brokerage June 26.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023

Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023

Port of Oakland shuts down after longshore worker dies

After the incident, several terminals alerted trucking companies they would be closed for the day.

By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2023

Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit

The canal authority said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2023

2 terminals at Port of Long Beach close truck gates

As one gate closure extends until Tuesday, and another pops up in Los Angeles, industry observers warned the sudden closures could lead to congestion and other fallout.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza • Updated June 5, 2023

Labor disruptions throughout West Coast ports sow uncertainty

Five ports in California and Washington experienced issues Friday as terminal jobs went unfilled. Stakeholders warn ripple effects could be felt in the coming days.

By Edwin Lopez • June 3, 2023

A labor flareup is affecting operations at several West Coast ports

The ports of Los Angeles, Oakland and potentially others are experiencing disruption due to the shortfall. This is a developing story.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2023

FedEx Express, pilots union reach tentative agreement

The deal follows years of negotiations and a strike authorization vote two weeks ago.

By Max Garland • May 31, 2023

Flood of summer air cargo capacity further softens spot rates

With volumes falling for the 14th consecutive month, industry hopes for a rebound ahead of peak season continues to fade.

By Kelly Stroh • May 26, 2023

2 ocean carriers fined for Ocean Shipping Reform Act violations

ONE and Wan Hai Lines paid a combined $2.65 million in fees, and agreed to issue refunds to affected shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 25, 2023

ContainerPort Group moves to 8-acre terminal in South Carolina

The North Charleston site will help the drayage and logistics provider grow its dedicated services business, which launched last fall.

By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2023

Logistics providers expand operations in Mexico, leveraging nearshoring as a strategy

Redwood Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics have announced plans to expand service offerings in Mexico due to higher demand from shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 18, 2023

CH Robinson lays off another 2% of its workforce

The freight broker eliminated 300 jobs primarily in shared services and non-engineering tech roles last week, a spokesperson told Transport Dive.

By Larry Avila • May 17, 2023

FedEx Express pilots authorize strike as talks drag on

The union says its goal is still to reach an agreement with the company as contract negotiations under a federal mediator continue.

By Max Garland • May 17, 2023

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