Ukraine crisis, rising fuel costs drive up air cargo surcharges

Airspace restrictions have also rendered some flights between Asia and Europe economically infeasible, said Flexport executive Neel Jones Shah.

By Max Garland • March 11, 2022

'Every ship is full': Ocean issues expected to continue through 2023

Low capacity and vessel delays are here to stay, industry insiders said at the TPM22 conference in Long Beach, California. 

By Alejandra Carranza • March 9, 2022

Ocean carriers, ports want to grow the South Atlantic Chassis Pool

A rise in volumes has the ports looking for ways to expand equipment availability and improve efficiency. Their plan is to give the pool manager more control. 

By Colin Campbell • March 9, 2022

White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US

President Joe Biden said the actions would "inflict further pain on Putin, but there will be cost as well here."

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

Weber: Ocean shipping rates 'four times historical averages'

The outdoor cooking products maker is resorting to the spot market and is paying up to $16,000 on average per container.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2022

White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks

The Biden administration looks to expand zero-emission technology as it announces a proposal to dramatically curb truck emissions by 2031.

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd asked to provide rate information to US lawmakers

Carriers are under scrutiny as ocean rates for shipments from Asia have climbed 204% YoY for the West Coast, according to Freightos.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2022

Speaking volumes—What freight forwarders hear from small/medium-sized enterprises

How SMEs can optimize a freight forwarder partnership to gain capacity.

March 7, 2022

Fuel surcharges loom for shippers as Ukraine crisis drives up oil prices

As the price of oil surpasses $100 per barrel, trucking companies are expected to pass on the costs.

By Jim Stinson • March 4, 2022

Long flights, grounded fleets: How the war in Ukraine could alter heavy airfreight capacity

Many planes capable of transporting heavy goods are part of fleets from Ukraine and Russia.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2022

Old Dominion embargoes shipments into Ontario due to backlog, weather

The LTL aims to lift its embargo by the end of the week, according to Chip Overbey, senior vice president of strategic planning.

By Colin Campbell • March 3, 2022

FMC, Justice Department pledge to share resources, enforce competition in ocean shipping

"I'm not saying there's collusion, but it's not competitive enough," said a speaker at the Transpacific Maritime conference. 

By Alejandra Carranza • March 1, 2022

Air Canada will add 3 freighters in 2022 to diversify, maintain cargo growth

The airline temporarily converted some of its passenger aircraft to all-cargo configurations in 2021. Now, it's adding permanent all-cargo flights.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2022

Freight forwarders warm up to the idea of shipper-owned containers

Container xChange found 18% more freight forwarders were willing to transport a shipper-owned container than in years past.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 25, 2022

Data sharing, ports and manufacturing: White House reveals supply chain plans

Seven federal agencies proposed dozens of solutions to speed the movement of goods and add long-term resilience. Some carriers are already pushing back at the prospect of new regulations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 25, 2022

Rail shippers push regulators to adopt reciprocal switching rules

A divisive proposal that would give certain shippers more access to competitive rail options is set for a federal hearing in March.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 16, 2022

Omicron leads to slower air cargo processing speeds in Atlanta

Fewer workers are available to process and move cargo. This is clogging throughput in a transport mode meant for speed.

By Max Garland • Feb. 16, 2022

Tracking the shift to 24/7 supply chains

The San Pedro Bay ports could continue to dangle the threat of a container dwell fee through this summer.

Food suppliers wade into logistics as trucking rates soar

Businesses can't evade the trucking market, but there are strategies they can adopt to lessen the impact of market forces.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 9, 2022

Maersk dives into bulky delivery services with $1.7B Pilot deal

The deal furthers the shipping line's ambitions to become an end-to-end supply chain service provider.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 9, 2022

Dairy export working group pursues solutions for hard-hit industry

Supply chain woes are costing U.S. dairy companies millions and damaging exporter credibility, according to the IDFA.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 1, 2022

Shippers plan for disruptions from Lunar New Year: survey

A majority of companies ordered early as the holiday is expected to lengthen transit times and raise freight costs, according to Container xChange.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2022

Rail volumes decline as omicron causes staffing problems

Labor constraints at railroads have translated into disrupted service, some shippers say.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 28, 2022

JB Hunt invests in intermodal as rail congestion hampers operations

Despite congestion, intermodal expansion goals remain. J.B. Hunt plans to buy more equipment while rival Schneider switches to Union Pacific.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 27, 2022

'It's gotten really bad': Union Pacific bumps up security after cargo thefts near LA rail yard

Break-ins used to be a "nuisance" for the railroad, but security concerns have led to plans for barriers and more enforcement, said CEO Lance Fritz.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2022