Nolan Transportation expands cold chain offerings with Eagle Transportation acquisition

Eagle Transportation's network expands Nolan's capacity and geographic reach in a growing cold chain market. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 22, 2020

Fastenal's fleet drags on margins, but still a competitive advantage CEO says

The company's ability to offset its transportation cost with freight sales is, like any carrier, subject to the whims of the market.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 21, 2020

Railroad M&A less likely in age of PSR: Canadian National CEO

Operational improvements have changed the motivations for mergers in the industry and diminished the immediate benefits, the CEO said. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 21, 2020

CSX delivers record service, but taking traffic from trucks is a long game

Railroads see efficient, reliable intermodal service as the key to converting freight from highway to rail.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 17, 2020

California AG files brief to overturn AB5 injunction

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez​ said California "encroached on Congress’ territory" by removing motor carriers' choice to use owner-operators. The injunction remains in place until the court reaches a final verdict in the case. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 16, 2020

Union Pacific CEO: PSR is dead. Long live PSR.

After difficult conversations during the PSR transition, 2020 should bring smoother sailing for shippers, CEO Lance Fritz told the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 16, 2020

Panama Canal adds fees, changes booking as it fights drought

The canal plans to increase investment in projects that address the sustainability of its water supply after rainfall last year fell 20% below average. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated Feb. 19, 2020

Sustainable ocean freight gains momentum as Kuehne + Nagel, 7 others forgo Arctic shipping

Eight companies pledged not to use the Northern Sea Route, a pathway through the Arctic which cuts transit times but carries environmental consequences. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020

What are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in

2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020

TradeLens blockchain platform awaits antitrust clearance by FMC

The agreement allows sharing of data related to the physical movement of goods, but prohibits discussion of rates or terms between carriers and customers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2020

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