CH Robinson flexes muscle to wrangle PPE supply chains

The struggle to procure PPE has led states and hospital systems to lean on the procurement and logistics skills of private players.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 18, 2020

MSC rolls out carbon neutral shipping program

Shippers now have the option to offset the carbon emissions produced in transit by investing in clean energy and environmental protection programs chosen by MSC.

By Morgan Forde • June 17, 2020

Automotive rail volume remains below pre-pandemic levels as factories reopen

Motor vehicles and parts volume was down 75% year over year in May, according to the latest numbers from the Association of American Railroads.

By Matt Leonard • June 17, 2020

CMA CGM adds $200 per TEU peak surcharge for July as rates soar

Rising rates suggest carriers may have overestimated the downturn in freight demand, as capacity heading to the U.S. West Coast is expected to be 10% higher through June compared to May.

By Matt Leonard • June 16, 2020

Commercial truck traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Research indicates trucking is in a better position to recover from the shutdowns than other industries. 

By Jim Stinson • June 16, 2020

DHL Express expands hiring as peak season volumes continue through summer

The carrier is opening 400 full- and part-time positions at three major airports to cope with double-digit increases in parcel volume.

By Morgan Forde • June 15, 2020

Port of LA's Seroka calls for nationwide data sharing portal

The system would allow ports, carriers and shippers to get a better view of cargo movement with details including when a customer makes a reservation and the location of containers throughout the country.

By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2020

Maersk commits fleet to improve climate research, cites potential to improve arrival times

Having access to better weather data will help the carrier optimize routes for on-time delivery, fuel efficiency and crew and cargo safety, the company said.

By Morgan Forde • June 11, 2020

Descartes boosts digital bona fides with $12M Kontainers acquisition

Kontainers' technology helps carriers, freight forwarders and logistics companies create platforms to facilitate instant quoting, booking and shipment tracking.

By Matt Leonard • June 11, 2020

Supply chain median salary 24% higher than national median, gender gap narrows

Supply chain professionals with a bachelor's degree have a median salary of $78,750 and 88% of respondents said they have a positive career outlook.

By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2020

3 strategies for managing trucking RFPs in the pandemic

Shippers chasing low spot rates in the short term may damage relationships with carriers in the long term. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 9, 2020

Blank capacity nears 4M TEUs with carriers planning Q3 cancellations

The amount of blanked capacity increased 15% week over week to end a six-week plateau where industry held sailings steady.

By Matt Leonard • June 8, 2020

Patent Pending: Target's plan for a store-fulfillment manager

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2020

Airfreight capacity falls 42%, 'damaging' global supply chains

The drop has resulted in longer shipping times and higher costs for companies moving cargo by air.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2020

Amazon Air's fleet expansion is a bid for logistics domination

The company announced plans to add an additional 12 aircraft to its fleet, bringing its total size to 82 planes by the end of 2021.

By Matt Leonard • June 4, 2020

Transplace acquires parcel TMS provider ScanData

Transplace presents its integration of ScanData's PTMS as a value-add for shippers, a step toward integrating their online business with traditional freight management. 

By Morgan Forde • June 4, 2020

Knight-Swift sees potential for 'acute tightness' in capacity for Q4

Fewer carriers will mean a scramble to find trucks for goods and could push up spot market rates.

By Jim Stinson • June 3, 2020

Kansas City Southern attempts to get pandemic cuts to 'stick'

From executives to engineers, the coronavirus has taught Kansas City Southern that it can move freight with fewer people. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 3, 2020

Alibaba integrates freight procurement into B2B e-commerce site

Shippers using Alibaba's platform will be able to compare rates on ocean and air shipments, and track them in real time. 

By Matt Leonard • June 2, 2020

DP World joins Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens

DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said the operator joined TradeLens in order to reduce costs and provide better information to shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 28, 2020

Rail companies cut capacity as volume slides 20%

Rail volume is expected to increase in the coming weeks as auto plants reopen across the country.

By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2020

Ocean carriers restore sailings but not enough to indicate a rebound

Analysts and carriers expect additional blank sailings and reductions through the quarter, leaving shippers in an uncertain transportation environment. 

By Matt Leonard • May 26, 2020

FAA exemption allows cargo to travel in passenger seats

Airlines for America, a trade association, filed for the exemption April 23, arguing it would open up more capacity for airlines to transport critical medical supplies.

By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2020

Truck movement increases with help from CPG, food volumes

FourKites' Glenn Koepke warned fleets should not expect sudden jumps in loads, and industrial volumes will likely remain down through Q3. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 20, 2020

Experts: 3 ways coronavirus has shifted supply chains' focus

Practitioners from across the industry came together at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss how the pandemic is affecting their operations. 

By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2020