CN acquires intermodal division of Alberta-based trucking firm

The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 14, 2019

Air cargo shows slight growth for 1st time in 4 months

Global indicators paint a bleak picture for air cargo demand, and the International Air Transport Association said "growth is likely to remain subdued" in the near future.

By Matt Leonard • May 13, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd paints calm picture even as IMO 2020 looms

The carrier is passing much of the extra cost related to low-sulfur regulation preparations on to shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 10, 2019

Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs

Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments. 

By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2019

Kansas City Southern tweaks KPIs to focus on shippers

The changes in metrics represent small revisions that frame the elements of speed and dwell from the customer's point of view. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 8, 2019

Crocs shifts distribution center from Los Angeles to Ohio as demand spikes

The move will help to reduce freight costs and increase capacity as sales of its "classic icon" clogs are growing. 

By Matt Leonard • May 7, 2019

Warren Buffett 'not above copying' other railroads on PSR

This openness to precision-scheduled railroading is a change in attitude for BNSF, which has, up to this point, seemed happy to watch the machinations of other railroads on the PSR path. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 7, 2019

JB Hunt announces new drop-and-hook service with 500 trailers

Drop-and-hook shipments tend to create more efficient supply chains, as carriers don't have to wait hours for a trailer to be loaded.

By Matt Leonard • May 7, 2019

Adidas ups air freight to make up for supply chain shortages

CEO Kasper Rorsted warned air freight costs for the next two quarters will be "substantial," and the impact on gross margin from the increased freight spending should be evident by the end of the year. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 7, 2019

Trade uncertainty hits Southern California ports

Meanwhile, infrastructure investments boosted East Coast ports, with many seeing record March volumes. 

By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019

HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month

It's not clear what the proposed changes will look like, but they will be open for public comment until late July, according to a regulatory update from the Department of Transportation.

By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019

CMA CGM integrates instant quotes, booking into online portal

The My Prices tool centralizes the quote and booking process — part of a wave of digitization sweeping across the largest ocean carriers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 3, 2019

XPO CEO touts success of digital brokerage service, despite Amazon's entrance

Brad Jacobs said XPO Connect is "winning" with a retention rate of 80% and sidestepped questions on the impact of Amazon's freight brokerage platform.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019

Canadian National's future acquisitions will 'feed the beast'

The railroad's March acquisition of trucking company TransX took its toll on some key indicators, but CEO JJ Ruest is confident the move will pay off in the long run. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 1, 2019

SAP integrates Uber Freight into logistics platform

This marks Uber Freight's first integration with a third-party software provider, offering validation of the digital broker's technology, network and value from a ubiquitous supply chain software provider.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 30, 2019

Port of Los Angeles calls for Cyber Resilience Center

The center would help to improve information sharing between supply chain partners including the port, terminal operators and freight companies.

By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019

Amazon launches digital freight brokerage site

The site quotes freight at roughly 30% below market rate, according to FreightWaves, presenting massive potential for disruption in an already diversifying space. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019

Maersk adds digital customs clearance in industry first

The move is the latest by the largest ocean carrier in its quest to become a one-stop-shop for shippers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 29, 2019

Railroads blame PSR, harsh weather for muted intermodal growth

Operational strategies play a major role in volumes, leading railroads to experience the fading out of the intermodal boom of 2018 very differently.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019

CMA CGM launches instant digital quotes, guaranteed space for shippers

The ocean shipping industry is notoriously slow to jump on the digitization bandwagon, but the tides are shifting. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 26, 2019

Norfolk Southern decreases dwell time 23% with PSR transition underway

The railroad touted the early work it has done to streamline its network while making clear that the bulk of the work to drastically increase the railroad's efficiency and reliability is yet to come. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 25, 2019

Canadian Pacific 'encouraged' by PSR adoption in US

The hallmarks of PSR, such as schedule reliability and train velocity, benefit shippers and railroads beyond a single network and ultimately create additional capacity, said CEO Keith Creel.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 24, 2019

Report: HMM seeks full membership in 2M alliance

The company's CEO is reportedly meeting with executives from Maersk and MSC, but HMM doesn't bring as much heft to the negotiating table as the ninth largest carrier with 1.9% of global volume.

By Matt Leonard • Updated April 25, 2019

Maersk blockchain solution TradeLens adds ZIM

This is the fourth carrier to join the platform, which allows data to be shared across a network of terminal operators, port authorities, freight forwarders and container lines. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 22, 2019

Qualities shippers should look for in a heavy/specialized carrier

The “one size fits all” approach does not work with oversized, overweight or specialized shipments.

April 22, 2019