West Coast port labor talks are taking place. Here's what's at stake.

Officials from both parties have made it clear they aim to avoid disruption, but the talks will cover some difficult ground.

By Edwin Lopez • May 9, 2022

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China

Fast ocean shipping, increased air cargo capacity and collaboration with suppliers are part of the auto company's playbook.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2022

Shippers push FMC to expand oversight on demurrage, terminal dwell fees

The National Shipper Advisory Committee wants regulators to have more oversight on intermodal cargo and ensure that costs associated with dwell fees aren't passed along to customers. 

By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • May 4, 2022

Railroads say higher volumes, labor constraints present obstacles to better service

Carriers laid out plans to reduce operating inventory and ramp up hiring during an emergency hearing. But executives noted relief is likely months away.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 28, 2022

Shippers press regulators to intervene as rail service challenges mount

At an emergency hearing, shippers warned regulators rail service issues could increase shipping delays and bring new supply shocks.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2022

Truckload rates expected to plateau in Q2 as demand cools

Spot rates are falling, but contractual pricing power remains with the carriers.

By Max Garland • April 25, 2022

Rail regulators propose easier path for shippers to get service relief

Businesses and agricultural producers say missed switches, equipment shortages and major delays have in some cases led to production shutdowns.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 25, 2022

Joann paid $35.3M more for ocean freight to free up stranded containers

"Significantly higher" container rates, transloading fees and demurrage tripled the retailer's freight costs from the previous quarter.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 22, 2022

Expedited shipping lanes gain momentum as congestion persists

One freight forwarder said the services are oversubscribed as shippers look for speed and reliability in ocean shipping.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 20, 2022

JB Hunt reports rising trucking demand as rail challenges restrict intermodal

Rail velocity prevented the carrier from further capitalizing on high intermodal demand.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 20, 2022

Fewer cars, more locomotives: Union Pacific, BNSF try to clear congestion

A deluge of cargo has Union Pacific threatening to meter traffic if shippers don't voluntarily reduce inventory.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 14, 2022

China backlog, rising dwell times pose threat to Port of Los Angeles rebound

The issues loom as cargo volumes are rising at the port, with more imports on the way.

By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2022

'We will get an agreement': ILWU leaders express confidence in upcoming contract talks

Leaders of the longshore labor union said they trust the process when it comes to reaching a deal with their employer.

By Edwin Lopez • April 13, 2022

With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

By Kate Magill • April 12, 2022

CMA CGM tells shippers it won't accept plastic scrap as of April 15

The ocean carrier had committed to not carry plastic scrap on any of its ships by June 1, leaving plastic scrap shippers to find another carrier as of mid-April.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 12, 2022

War in Ukraine, China lockdowns spur 'a step back' for air cargo

The disruptions are stymieing recovery in an industry that has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2022

American Eagle touts Quiet Logistics deal as 'the anti-Amazon'

The acquisition has contributed to an approximately 35% reduction in delivery times, executives said on an earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 8, 2022

Manufacturing orders down, prices up amid war in Ukraine, China shutdowns

Persistent extended lead times, which have pushed many companies to place orders in advance, could ease sometime in the summer, said ISM's Timothy Fiore.

By Colin Campbell • April 7, 2022

How PepsiCo plans to use EVs to meet sustainability goals

The food and beverage giant is working on a "large-scale rollout and implementation of electric vehicles" as it looks to reduce direct emissions by 75% by 2030.

By S.L. Fuller • April 6, 2022

US awards $2.7B to fortify ports, waterways

The funding for 300 U.S. Army Corp of Engineers projects aims to improve supply chain resiliency in the face of climate change.

By Colin Campbell • March 31, 2022

STB poised to decide reciprocal switching rules as shippers, railroads remain at odds

Shippers want regulation to combat service declines. Railroads say it will cause new headaches and potentially more congestion.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 30, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for supply chains

The president's requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.

By Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022

Tracking the air cargo industry's response to Russia's war on Ukraine

Latvia-based airline airBaltic is using a multimodal transportation system to deliver cargo from Kyiv to major European hubs.

By Max Garland • Updated May 12, 2022

JB Hunt, BNSF partner to boost intermodal capacity

The companies have begun collaborating on how to optimize flows and manage capacity using properties near key facilities in Southern California and Chicago.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific work stoppage ends as railroad, union enter arbitration

The agreement avoids additional supply chain pain for businesses already beset by rising shipping and commodity costs.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 22, 2022