Biden calls on Congress to prevent rail shutdown

The president said he’s been advised that “there is no path to resolve the dispute at the bargaining table” before the Dec. 9 deadline.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2022

Lufthansa Cargo adds route to slash delivery times for salmon shippers

The carrier’s newly added A321 freighters are helping the company provide customized supply chain solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2022

The ‘ship backup has ended’ at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports

Lower demand as a result of cargo shifting to the East Coast has helped clear the 25-month backlog.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022

Ocean carriers plan to reduce capacity as demand falls

Maersk, Zim and Matson are rightsizing capacity across several trade lanes, including some Transpacific routes affected by cargo diversions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022

Potential for rail shutdown rises as largest union rejects labor deal

An impasse over guaranteed sick leave is likely headed to a congressional showdown.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 21, 2022

J&J Snack Foods taps NFI for managed logistics

After facing higher fuel costs year-over-year, the food distributor expects “$2 million to $4 million of opportunity” by outsourcing its logistics management.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2022

MSC Air Cargo prepares to take off ahead of schedule

The carrier will begin weekly services connecting Mexico City, Indianapolis, Frankfurt and Hong Kong using an Atlas Air-operated 777-200F.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 17, 2022

Amid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook

The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

Third rail union rejects contract as deadline for agreement looms

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, which represents approximately 300 workers, has agreed to a “cooling off” period until Dec. 9.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2022

Project44 raises $80M to improve scope 3 visibility

The tech company pointed to an increased interest from shippers and carriers as new regulations push for lower emissions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 11, 2022

Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December

The country’s third-largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022

Major railroads mandated to keep reporting service restoration progress

Regulators will continue to monitor BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific after noting they are unlikely to reach their improvement targets before the end of the current reporting period. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022

What should ocean shippers expect this peak season? Experts weigh in.

Four maritime shipping observers share their thoughts on what’s changing in the logistics environment as demand and inventory trends shift.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 9, 2022

Air cargo volumes, rates continue to plummet ahead of holidays

There is no indication there will be a peak season for air freight, a Xeneta executive said.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 8, 2022

FedEx Freight tests dimensional LTL pricing

The pilot program takes into account the space a shipment requires in a truck, as well as the weight and shipping speed needed.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022

3 Port of Oakland terminals reopen following union walkout

The action by ILWU Local 34, which led to daytime closures, was independent of broader union efforts.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 3, 2022

Maersk expands air cargo services with 2 weekly US-Korea flights

The flights come as the carrier looks to scale its air cargo operations with new hubs and aircraft.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 2, 2022

Rail labor negotiations: Tracking the path to ratification

A strike or lockout was avoided after Congress intervened to impose an agreement. Here’s how we got there.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 2, 2022

Port Houston will move forward with a container dwell fee in December

In addition to a $45 per day fee for aging containers, the port is also considering an excessive dwell fee to help reduce congestion.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2022

Driver shortage eases slightly in 2022 but relief likely temporary, ATA reports

The industry is short about 78,000 drivers, an improvement from last year’s 80,000-person gap estimate, the group’s chief economist said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2022

Shippers urge Biden to prevent potential rail shutdown

Over 300 trade associations signed a letter asking the president to prevent a strike or lockout.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2022

A second rail union rejects labor deal over paid sick leave

The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and their employers agreed to avoid service disruptions until December as part of a "status quo" period.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 27, 2022

Railroads reject union’s sick leave demands, fueling strike concerns

Shippers are warily eyeing the negotiations process in case of an economically damaging rail shutdown.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2022

Amazon Air to add 10 freighters operated by Hawaiian Airlines

The aircraft will be the largest in the online retail giant’s fleet, allowing it to deliver more packages per flight, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 24, 2022

Port of LA cargo volumes drop as ongoing labor talks deter some shippers

The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 20, 2022