California state court rules AB5 doesn't apply to trucking, LA to appeal

NFI Industries and its subsidiaries were accused of misclassification in a lawsuit, which cited AB5. The defense argued the legislation, which was passed into law last year, is preempted by federal regulations.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 9, 2020

Air cargo continues slump, down for 13th straight month

November is usually peak season for air cargo, but the ongoing trade war impacted volume in North American and Asian markets.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 9, 2020

Port of Baltimore to reduce diesel emissions with $1.8M EPA grant

The funding will allow the port to replace old, diesel-powered equipment and drayage trucks with newer, efficient models.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 9, 2020

Walmart petitions court ruling requiring retailer to pay $54.6M to drivers

The drivers filed a class-action suit seeking back pay for time spent in layover, on break or spent in inspections.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 27, 2020

Knight-Swift, DAT team up on rate forecasting

The two companies will pilot the forecasting model for the next quarter before opening it up to other carriers, brokers and shippers. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 7, 2020

Class I railroads embrace PSR to mixed results

For the first six months of 2019, railroads celebrated dramatic results and profitable progress implementing precision-scheduled railroading. But as the year stretched on, PSR was put to the test.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 29, 2019

Trucking braces for impact as uncertainty surrounds California's AB5 law

Though temporarily stayed, the controversial law presents a major shift for supply chains that experts expect to affect trucking capacity and eventually rates should it be fully enforced.

By Matt Leonard , Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 23, 2019

Knight-Swift lowers earnings guidance citing market trends

The company said recent bankruptcies in the trucking industry and the recent decrease in Class 8 truck orders will result in truck capacity falling more in line with current demand in 2020. 

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 20, 2019

Is railroad profitability bad for shippers?

The Surface Transportation Board considers the question as it examines changing the standards by which shippers can seek recourse against railroad rates.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 19, 2019

Convoy fully automates brokerage, matching and pricing on select lanes

Automated matching and pricing can cut down on calls and emails exchanged, saving valuable time for supply chains.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 17, 2019

Planning for IMO 2020: The cost of non-compliance

It's paramount that shippers, refiners, marketers and traders prepare now so fines don't mount and trade flows aren't further disrupted, writes Patrick Long, a director at Opportune LLP.

By Patrick Long • Dec. 16, 2019

Rail volume down for 9th straight month in November

A weak manufacturing sector has affected volume on the rails and overcapacity in the trucking market has made it hard to complete for intermodal.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 16, 2019

ONE joins digital exchange network NYSHEX

The organization touts its role as an unbiased arbiter of contract violations or defaults, and the associated penalties, with creating increased reliability for shippers and carriers.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 13, 2019

Patent Pending: IBM's plan for vehicle platooning on the blockchain

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. Every week, we'll share a few.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 12, 2019

SAP partners with project44 to wrangle, clean shippers' data

By combining SAP's existing logistics offerings with project44's data collection and cleaning ability, SAP envisions "real-time shipment visibility and business process collaboration from contracting to settlement."

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 12, 2019

UPS expands global express and freight services to thousands of new postal codes

For domestic shippers already relying on UPS' delivery network, the carrier's continued global expansion facilitates shippers' ability to access emerging markets.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 11, 2019

Demand for air cargo descends for a year straight

There are glimmers of a turnaround in some of the economic indicators, IATA suggested, but North American airlines are still adding capacity without the volume to support it.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 11, 2019

What does the future hold for ELDs?

The widespread use of ELDs marks the first time shippers and brokers have a line of sight into the supply side of their business — that’s nothing short of powerful, writes Oren Zaslansky, CEO of Flock Freight.

By Oren Zaslansky • Dec. 11, 2019

Plus.ai autonomous truck completes coast-to-coast delivery in 3 days

The vehicle completed the 2,800 mile journey carrying a truckload of Land O' Lakes butter from California to Pennsylvania, though a licensed driver and safety engineer went along for the ride just in case. 

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 10, 2019

Roadrunner sells flatbed business for $30M as it downsizes assets

The sale comes a month after Roadrunner announced the sale of its intermodal business for $51.25 million and said it was looking to sell off various parts of its operation.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 10, 2019

Celadon Group files for bankruptcy, ceases operations

The bankruptcy filing comes less than a week after the U.S. Department of Justice charged the former chief operating officer and chief financial officer in a securities and accounting fraud scheme.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 9, 2019

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2019

From Nike to UPS, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains this year.

Dec. 9, 2019

Executive of the Year: Søren Skou, Maersk

From customer-service oriented solutions to accelerated digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry, Skou continues to make waves.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 9, 2019

CMA CGM launches global alternative energy coalition

The group will work on an industry-wide inventory of technologies and near-term progress made on eco-friendly ship propulsion to encourage cooperation and progress in the industry.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 5, 2019

Amazon adds 200K workers, expands fleet for first peak season with one-day shipping

The buildup includes 200,000 seasonal workers who will help with fulfillment, sortation and delivery during the holidays.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2019