Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service

Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023

Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes rise 16% in September

Cargo volume growth at Jaxport came from the addition of two new services and an upsize in vessel in one service, a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 1, 2023

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Peak season management

The 2023 peak shipping season is shaping up to be radically different for each company.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 22% in September

The year-over-year decline reflects a resettling of cargo volumes, the port said.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 31, 2023

South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes drop 12% in September

The year-over-year drop came as the port operator anticipates a slower peak season.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 27, 2023

Workhorse Aero looks to add Horsefly drone to UPS Flight Forward FAA certificate

The approval and partnership would allow Workhorse to scale faster towards its last-mile delivery goals.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2023

Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes soar in September

The Seattle and Tacoma ports saw volumes rise 22% compared to the previous year, reversing a 19-month-long-trend.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 25, 2023

FedEx, UPS and USPS set holiday shipping deadlines for 2023

Most of the parcel carriers’ deadlines fall in the days prior to Dec. 20 for shippers who want their products delivered before Christmas.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2023

Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 13% in September

Despite lower container volumes, the East Coast port saw its total TEUs for the month rise by 12% compared to 2019 levels.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 24, 2023

Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 5% YoY in September

Despite the increase, warehouse inventories remain elevated as the holiday season approaches.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 24, 2023

Union Pacific boosts connectivity between Mexico and Southeastern US

The new rail service will better connect Mexico's industrial markets with destinations in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2023

Port of Long Beach marks its busiest September on record

News of a ratified labor contract combined with demand for holiday goods boosted container volumes.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 23, 2023

Port Houston cargo volumes drop 8% in September

Although the port reported a year-over-year dip in volumes, total TEUs are up compared to the month prior.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 23, 2023

Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 7% in September

Volumes at the port also declined compared to August.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 23, 2023

Long-term air freight commitments rise in September

The increase comes as shipper confidence in the global air freight market stabilizes, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2023

US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

By Alejandra Salgado , Edwin Lopez • Updated May 3, 2024

Supply chain conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.

By Alejandra Salgado • Updated Nov. 2, 2023

Maersk grows air cargo network with LAX gateway

The shipping company opened a 130,000-square-foot facility at the airport, tripling its West Coast handling capacity.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023

Peak has passed for maritime import volumes: forecast

The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates lowered their forecast based on August figures, noting maritime flows are starting to slow.

By Alejandra Salgado , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2023

Ocean carriers to implement carbon emission surcharges in 2024

CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rolling out the fees to comply with new European Union regulations aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 12, 2023

How low Mississippi River water levels could disrupt grain harvests, again

Back-to-back years of drought are clogging the critical shipping artery and pushing some farmers to new modes of transportation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2023

Port of Savannah cargo volumes dip 28% in August

The port’s efforts to refurbish berths limited shipments, said Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 10, 2023

5 ways fashion brands can reset their supply chain strategies

Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 10, 2023

PortMiami cargo volumes drop 9% in August

The port has seen an on and off trend in volumes all year, the port operator told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 9, 2023

Port Everglades cargo volumes dip 14% in August

The Florida-based port's cargo traffic is returning to pre-COVID levels, CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels said.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 6, 2023

Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes dip 2% in August

Cargo volumes at Jaxport typically fluctuate by less than 5% due to its mix of trade lanes, a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 5, 2023