Rail strike averted as employers, unions reach tentative deal

The deal is welcome relief for shippers who had warned that a shutdown of the nation's rail system would carry catastrophic impacts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Sept. 15, 2022

Air cargo volumes continue dip, but ‘seller’s market’ may soon return: Clive

August's volume drop was softer than the declines seen in June and July, which could be an early sign of demand and rates picking up as peak season nears.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2022

Railroads cut service in preparation for potential strike

Shippers are calling on Congress to intervene if railroads cannot reach an agreement with two of the largest unions by the end of the week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2022

Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina

The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 9, 2022

Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

Officials are rewriting the tariff after receiving input from ocean carriers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2022

3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports

The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 7, 2022

NFI partners with Boston Dynamics to debut autonomous robot

The North America logistics provider will roll out a truck unloading bot in 2023 to supplement labor and improve employee safety.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 6, 2022

Union Pacific reports service improvements after months of congestion

The railroad is still asking shippers to limit the number of private cars on its network to build on positive momentum.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 31, 2022

Maersk abandons $1B sale of container business after DOJ investigation

Regulators were concerned that a sale to China International Marine Containers would have led to higher prices and less supply chain resiliency.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 30, 2022

Port of Oakland: Trucker protests depressed July cargo volumes

The port processed the smallest number of containers since February 2015, according to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 24, 2022

Monster struggles to shift aluminum can sourcing to US

The company is still relying on imported cans, which contributed to $66.7 million in elevated freight costs in Q2.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2022

BNSF to end embargo on westbound shipments Sept. 4

The railroad will still work with individual shippers to manage traffic flows, noting limitations on shipments within its network helped reduce congestion.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 2022

As East Coast delays rise, Port of LA director appeals to shippers: ‘Come to Los Angeles’

The 109-ship queue to enter the U.S.'s largest container port had dropped 88% as of July.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 18, 2022

Railroads should raise pay 24%, White House labor board proposes

Carriers wanted a smaller increase, but say they are ready to secure a contract as labor woes persist.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022

Plan for inland port in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert gains traction

Local officials signed off on a proposal that developers say could help relieve congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2022

FMC considers mandate for shipping lines, terminals to share data

The agency is asking supply chain stakeholders for input on whether such an action would ease congestion.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2022

Shippers pull back from air cargo as ocean reliability improves

Rates are on a downward trend and have yet to bottom out, according to Clive Data Services.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

With limited fuel alternatives, UPS air cargo emissions continue to rise

Large air carriers have rolled out plans to trim greenhouse gases, but remain far off from meeting their ambitious goals.

By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2022

Lawmakers seek to ban railroads from raising rates during service emergencies

A bill introduced to address rail service declines would also require carriers to include delivery service standards in contracts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 8, 2022

FMC proposes carrier data collection plan in compliance with OSRA

The initiative would require carriers to provide import and export data, including tonnage and TEUs, on a monthly basis.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2022

Air cargo carrier for UPS expands operations in bid for autonomous flight

Xwing says data collected on piloted flights will allow it to accelerate the certification process for its "Superpilot" aviation software.

By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2022

Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs

Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2022

Port of Oakland sues AB5 protesters with aim of stopping future disruptions

The port asked a California court to issue a temporary restraining order restricting truckers' ability to block traffic or gate access.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 3, 2022

Port Authority of New York, New Jersey plans dwell fee to cull empties

Ocean carriers will be subject to a fee beginning Sept. 1 as the port looks to better handle record import volumes.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 3, 2022