Schneider invests in TMS company to launch visibility tool

Schneider CEO Mark Rourke said the TMS would "accelerate the blending of our asset and non-asset worlds," reducing shipper wait times for loading and unloading trailers at warehouses.

By S.L. Fuller • July 22, 2020

Gartner: 17% of CSCOs are women but talent pipeline, development remain stagnant

According to the survey, "not a single respondent" listed employee resource groups as the best step toward preparing and elevating women in senior supply chain roles. 

By Morgan Forde • July 22, 2020

Maersk, Microsoft, Nike, Unilever, others form net-zero emissions initiative citing 'climate emergency'

Member companies have committed to sharing best practices across their value chains.

By Morgan Forde • July 21, 2020

Pandemic-driven budget cuts increase safety risks for ocean cargo

Alllianz warns that the economic impacts of the coronavirus on shippers, carriers and workers since the downturn will encourage cost-cutting which often negatively affects safety. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 21, 2020

Flooding in China disrupts medical, PPE suppliers. Shippers should expect delays

Maersk said it had several inland terminals suspend operations as a result of the flooding in Anhui and Jiangxi provinces, though "the situation is improving, as the water recedes," a company spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

By Matt Leonard • Updated July 23, 2020

Kansas City Southern's dwell time up 3% as volume returns amid cost cutting

The volume surge midway through the quarter caused the railroad to lose some progress on dwell, velocity and operations ratio compared with the same period last year.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 20, 2020

JB Hunt: Coronavirus costs on carriers will start to affect pricing for shippers

Fluctuating demand and increased costs from personal protective equipment and employee benefits have thrown intermodal carriers for a loop.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 17, 2020

Port of LA: 2020 volume will be lowest since Great Recession

It took nearly a decade to see levels recover after the Great Recession. But the port is confident it won't take that long this time around.

By Matt Leonard • July 16, 2020

73% of companies experienced supply-side disruption due to pandemic

Three in 10 respondents said their company would source less from the Far East.

By Matt Leonard • July 16, 2020

Coyote launches AI dynamic routing tool promising consistent miles and reduced deadheading

Coyote said the software has helped fleets uphold commitments made prior to COVID-19, while helping maintain regular shipping routes even with demand changes.

By Jim Stinson • July 16, 2020

FAA says airlines can clear seats for cargo as airfreight rates, new coronavirus cases rise

Airlines for America applied for the exemption to remove seats on May 6, arguing it was in the public interest that the planes be available to move essential cargo during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Matt Leonard • Updated July 15, 2020

Florida requires sea level studies for construction as ports plan for climate risk

The Port of Miami said sea level rise was one of the "biggest concerns involving the future" of the port.

By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2020

CH Robinson, Microsoft partner on inventory visibility platform

The inventory data pairs with outside sources of information, including weather and traffic, and the platform will use predictive analytics in an attempt to anticipate supply chain disruptions.

By Matt Leonard • July 14, 2020

Southeast US warehousing markets to grow as supply chains opt for China+1 strategies

The Southeast closed Q1 2020 with the top three fastest-growing industrial real estate markets: Savannah, Georgia; Greenville, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina, according to CBRE. 

By Matt Leonard • July 13, 2020

XPO relies on data to prevent workplace coronavirus spread

The company's findings indicate technology is being used as fervently as soap and water, in efforts to prevent spread and avoid hot spots.

By Jim Stinson • July 10, 2020

Uber Freight partners with Blue Yonder on API for real-time quotes, booking

The API will integrate into Blue Yonder's digital fulfillment platform, giving shippers access to "automated execution, dynamic routing guides" and Uber Freight's carrier network.

By Morgan Forde • July 9, 2020

NRF forecasts lowest peak season since 2014

U.S. ports handled 1.53 million TEUs in May, down 17% year over year. June is estimated at 1.69 million TEUs, down almost 6% compared to last year.

By Matt Leonard • July 9, 2020

Werner expands big and bulky final-mile service into Canada

Though last-mile logistics is a growing segment, it isn't always a winning strategy.

By S.L. Fuller • July 9, 2020

Convoy, KeepTruckin partner on freight visibility API

Carriers in Convoy's network that use KeepTruckin's ELDs can opt into sharing location data with Convoy's platform to improve shipment tracking and eliminate the need for driver check-in calls.

By Morgan Forde • July 8, 2020

Standards from DCSA enable automated sharing of vessel schedules

The effort aims to allow ship schedules to be shared automatically with partners who subscribe to a particular carrier's information.

By Matt Leonard • July 8, 2020

Rail volumes make 'slow recovery' but KCS keeps capacity tight

KCS's intermodal volume began improving as automotive plants reopened and parts were exported to Mexico. But lackluster consumer demand is still a drag on overall levels.

By Matt Leonard • July 7, 2020

May airfreight data hints at recovery, FedEx doesn't expect capacity to normalize until 2021

Freight capacity fell more than volume, creating a supply-demand gap and a challenge for shippers to find air cargo space.

By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2020

Maersk acquires KGH Customs Services for $281M

Maersk has been open about its ambitions to expand into other parts of the supply chain, positing logistics sector growth as a main business objective.

By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2020

MSC adds instant quotes to website

The instant quote option will only be available on trade lanes from North America to Europe and from Asia to Europe, but the carrier plans to expand the offering throughout the year.

By Matt Leonard • July 1, 2020

USMCA takes effect. How does it affect supply chains?

Shippers are struggling to determine whether ramping up nearshoring efforts or absorbing tariff costs from overseas suppliers is the most cost-effective strategy under the new NAFTA.

By Morgan Forde • July 1, 2020