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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns following insurrection at Capitol
Chao said the department will help President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, assume the post.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 7, 2021 -
European shippers say ocean carriers broke contracts, call on regulators to step in
Authorities in China and South Korea and the Federal Maritime Commission in the U.S. are also examining ocean shipping practices and container availability.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon buys 11 planes to boost airfreight capacity
The aircraft purchases, a first for Amazon, come at a time when airfreight procurement has become increasingly difficult, and e-commerce demand is soaring.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Analysts: Restocking in Q1 will keep trucking market hot
Cass' latest Freight Index showed expenditures were up almost 6% in November as rate increases in the spot market have begun to spill over into contracts.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Maersk works with stakeholders on port congestion, export issues
The carrier wants to increase dual transactions at its Los Angeles terminal to help with congestion but didn't provide specifics on improving the equipment availability for exporters.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Short-term freight snags expected as Brexit deal goes into force
Officials expect delays to accrue beginning Monday and affect just-in-time and perishable supply chains the most.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Railroads leaned into PSR principles during the pandemic
The Class I railroads sought to do more with less, as volume rebounded after a dip in the spring. But it wasn't all success in 2020.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Airfreight rates from China to US rise 58% ahead of the holidays
The ongoing distribution of coronavirus vaccines could increase annual air cargo demand by 2% and lift airfreight rates in the first half of next year, according to one analyst.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of XPO
XPO has 'eyes on every truck' as it transports Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The company is also shipping dry ice, containers and syringes while responding to demand for items related to COVID-19 treatment and mitigation.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of Port of Virginia
Refusing US export cargo may violate Shipping Act, FMC warns in letter to carrier association
The ideal situation is industry works out a solution on its own, one commissioner said. But the agency could open a new investigation and has the power to levy fines if the alleged behavior continues.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 21, 2020 -
JB Hunt: Rail ramp congestion disrupts intermodal service in Los Angeles, Chicago
J.B. Hunt expects the closures will impact its ability to pick up freight through Dec. 19.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Container movement lags at Port of Los Angeles as unseasonably high imports arrive
Dozens of container ships are idling off the Southern California coast, a sign of "the sheer amount of traffic" at the Port of Los Angeles, said Executive Director Gene Seroka.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Containers, port congestion subject of upcoming FMC meetings with 6 ocean carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission has suggestions for how the carriers can improve container movement, but the agency doesn't have plans for enforcement.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 15, 2020 -
JB Hunt sets out on expedition for final-mile acquisitions
Carriers see opportunity in last mile as e-commerce grows. Buying smaller fleets comes with the books of business, the talent and the know-how to enter the final-mile market.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Costco expects container shortages through March
Freight bottlenecks are delaying replenishment to Costco stores by two to four days, Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of BioNTech
Coronavirus vaccine distribution by the numbers
Millions of doses, thousands of flights, hundreds of cold storage locations — and one race to vaccinate the world.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of BioNTech
Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is FDA-authorized. How the supply chain has been preparing for this moment.
Federal officials have been meeting with distribution partners since the summer to participate in table-top vaccine delivery exercises.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 11, 2020 -
FedEx, UPS collaborate on VIP treatment for coronavirus vaccine deliveries
FedEx Express Regional President of the Americas Richard Smith noted that peak-season volume will largely travel on the company's Ground network while the vaccines will use its Express operation.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 11, 2020 -
Transport groups request vaccine priority for supply chain workers
The industry's call echos the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' proposal that essential transportation workers receive the vaccine after healthcare personnel.
By A.B. Brown • Dec. 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of XPO
Why analysts say the time is right for XPO to become 2
External factors and CEO Bradley Jacobs' endgame makes this move "smart," one expert said.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Danielle Ternes/Supply Chain Dive
Dive Awards
The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2020
From Target to 3M, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains during this unprecedented year.
By Supply Chain Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Dive Awards
Executive of the Year: Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles
Seroka has helped the logistics industry navigate the uncharted waters of the pandemic while aiding the city in procuring personal protective equipment.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Port of Long Beach terminals commit to 50% dual transactions
Executive Director Mario Cordero said dual transactions go both ways: Terminal operators must maximize appointments, and truck drivers must meet the appointments.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 8, 2020 -
CDC changes vaccine priority suggestion, moves transport back to 'Phase 1c' of allocation
Until vaccine allocation reaches truckers, it will be incumbent upon drivers, employers and shippers to continue collaborating on safety measures.
By S.L. Fuller • Updated Dec. 21, 2020 -
FedEx will partner with McKesson on vaccine distribution, expand cold storage locations by 28% in 2021
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday the federal government believes it is days away from beginning to distribute "tens of millions" of vaccine doses.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2020
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