Freight: Page 3


  • DHL cargo planes sit on the tarmac.
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    DHL Express expands peak season air cargo capacity

    The logistics company plans to deploy freighters and expand its ground handling network to meet growing e-commerce demand.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    Canada’s major rail carriers have recovered from labor strife

    CPKC and Canadian National say planning for a strike fueled the rapid turnaround from last month’s brief work stoppage.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    Trendline

    Peak season management

    Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Courtesy of MSC
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    MSC, Zim agree to collaborate on transpacific lanes

    The shipping lines’ deal to swap slots and share vessels will start in 2025 and last for three years.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
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    Morris MacMatzen via Getty Images
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    Ocean carriers form ‘Premier Alliance’

    In an evolution of THE Alliance, Ocean Network Express, Hyundai Merchant Marine and Yang Ming Marine will cooperate on trade lanes starting in 2025.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
  • A lorry is driving over a bridge where underneath shipping containers stand stacked at Hamburg Port.
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    FMC OKs Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd alliance

    The Federal Maritime Commission allowed the Gemini agreement to take effect Monday after initially halting it in July.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
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    Shippers, forwarders prep for turbulent air cargo market

    With e-commerce demand already up 30% year to date, peak season activity is expected to heat up, according to a report from Xeneta.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
  • A tug boat next to a container vessel along an ocean port.
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    Retrieved from Jacksonville Port Authority on September 05, 2024
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    ILA rolls out strike mobilization plan

    Union President Harold Daggett said there will "most definitely" be a strike if an agreement isn't reached by Sept. 30.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
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    Nordstrom pulls back on Pacific Northwest omnichannel center plans

    The retailer said its current network will suffice following supply chain improvements made over the last few years.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
  • A CMA CGM Air Cargo-branded B777-200F aircraft parked on a runway.
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    Courtesy of CMA CGM Air Cargo
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    CMA CGM Air Cargo’s Transpacific service takes flight

    The route will be operated by Atlas Air, connecting Hong Kong to Chicago using a B777-200 freighter.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Retrieved from Port of Oakland on August 29, 2024
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    Port of Oakland, Northwest Seaport Alliance join FLOW

    With the new ports in tow, the federal supply chain data initiative now reaches all top container gateways on the West Coast.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
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    Provided by Canadian National Railway

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    Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order

    While the union said government action stripped it of its right to collectively bargain, trains will keep running.

    By Aug. 30, 2024
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    Retrieved from Port of Portland on August 27, 2024
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    Port of Portland shares plan to keep container terminal open

    One of the initiatives aims at doubling container volumes over the next five to seven years in an attempt to keep Terminal 6 operational.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
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    Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

    Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
  • An exterior photo of J&J Snack Foods' distribution center in Terrell, Texas. The cold storage facility makes it the first self-owned DC for the company.
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    J&J Snack Foods benefits from regional distribution centers

    The food maker is shipping more products from the new network while reducing its average length of haul. 

    By Aug. 28, 2024
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    Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday

    While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

    By Aug. 24, 2024
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    Provided by Canadian National Railway

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    Teamsters’ fresh strike notice adds to continuing Canadian rail turmoil

    The union delivered a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian National on Friday, while a work stoppage at CPKC remains ongoing.

    By Aug. 23, 2024
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    Andrew Chin via Getty Images
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    Canadian National to resume operations, CPKC stoppage continues

    The union and representatives from both railroads are meeting this morning to continue negotiations.

    By Updated Aug. 23, 2024
  • The nose of a Cathay Pacific cargo freighter is open with a cargo handler loading the aircraft.
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    Courtesy of Cathay Pacific
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    How air cargo shippers can prepare for de minimis fallout

    Changes to the exemption threshold could be implemented soon. Here’s how supply chain managers can prepare.

    By Aug. 22, 2024
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    Retrieved from Port of Los Angeles on August 15, 2024
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    Shippers pull cargo forward as risks cloud ocean transport

    The Port of Los Angeles experienced an early spike in imports for products such as toys, electronics and clothing in July, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

    By Aug. 22, 2024
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    Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

    With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

    By Aug. 22, 2024
  • A red train displaying the Canadian Pacific logo moves along a track.
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    Shippers, industry groups urge resolution ahead of Canada rail strike

    Some organizations are calling for the government to act if the contract stalemate can't be resolved soon.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
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    Provided by NFI through GlobeNewswire.

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    ‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption

    The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.

    By Aug. 19, 2024
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    Provided by Canadian National 

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    Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday

    The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.

    By Aug. 19, 2024
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    Air cargo resurgence unhindered by July global IT outage

    Although the crisis caused rates to spike to their highest level this year, demand still increased 13% year over year during the month.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    Provided by CPKC

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    Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential stoppage

    The latest action by CN impacts U.S. originating intermodal railcars destined for Canada, while CPKC will discontinue domestic reefer shipments.

    By Aug. 14, 2024