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

US Foods rolls out first wave of EV trucks

The food distributor plans to deploy 30 electric trucks at its La Mirada, California, distribution center by the end of 2023.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 17, 2023

Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 performance hampered by delivery delays

To avoid late deliveries, the retailer is making adjustments in people, processes and systems.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 16, 2023

How the end of Maersk and MSC’s 2M alliance will shake up ocean shipping

Experts say that the split could prompt capacity shifts and lower rates as competition for customers heats up.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2023

Port of Oakland sets its sights on reclaiming market share

“We anticipate fully that cargo volumes will increase by mid-year as we normalize,” Executive Director Danny Wan predicted.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 15, 2023

Amazon pulls back on cargo operations with contractor ATSG

Fellow contractor Sun Country also reported reduced earnings and block hours from the e-commerce giant’s cargo operations.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 13, 2023

Spirit Aerosystems plagued by parts shortages, supply chain instability

Labor shortages and increased costs caused production to stall across many of the Boeing supplier’s programs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 13, 2023

Port of Savannah expands cold storage capacity

The Georgia port is adding more refrigerated container racks as it expects growth in chilled imports, a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 9, 2023

Port of Long Beach supports push for single appointments system

Trucking groups have called for an easier way to access terminals after missed appointments contributed to port congestion at the height of the pandemic.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 9, 2023

MightyFly unveils second-generation drone for express logistics

Over the next year, MightyFly intends to secure business partnerships for proof-of-concept delivery services.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2023

How the FMC plans to enforce the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in 2023

Regulators are working their way through more than 200 shipper complaints, even as ocean congestion eases.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 7, 2023

Lunar New Year factory closures curb air cargo rates, demand

Businesses are expected to take advantage of the spot market for the short- and long-term as a way to save costs.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 6, 2023

FedEx Freight plans more furloughs

The company will offer some employees permanent transfers to other markets where it has hiring needs.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023

2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?

Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023

Seasonality is a thing of the past, port executive says

Despite a four-month streak as the nation's busiest containerport, the Port of New York and New Jersey saw volumes decline YoY in December.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 2, 2023

Hamburg Süd no more: Maersk to unify brands amid push for end-to-end services

The logistics provider is looking to simplify the customer experience and create more multimodal services.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2023

Maersk, MSC to end 2M alliance

The split between the world’s two largest ocean shipping lines opens the door for shifts in other capacity-sharing alliances.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 25, 2023

BNSF ups network investments with focus on better service

The railroad will invest nearly $4 billion to maintain infrastructure and advance plans to boost intermodal segments.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 24, 2023

Shippers regain buying power as air cargo fundamentals shift

Softening rates and new market capacity are pushing many to rethink their air freight strategies.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 24, 2023

JB Hunt forecasts intermodal rebound in 2023

Intermodal President Darren Field told investors that “appropriately cautious” shippers want the carrier and its rail partner BNSF to prove they can achieve their service and velocity goals.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023

Increased use of embargoes ‘a major concern’ for rail regulators

The Surface Transportation Board will closely monitor carriers’ use of traffic limits as Union Pacific faces backlash over traffic limits in the upper Midwest.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 20, 2023