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Canadian National reaches deal with Teamsters Canada to end strike
Details of the agreement will be publicly released after the members have had a chance to read it, the Teamsters said in a release.
By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Nov. 26, 2019 -
Q&A
Maersk CISO on NotPetya recovery, workforce harmony and what makes a security chief
The shipping giant tapped Andy Powell a year after it was hit by NotPetya. In the 18 months since, Powell increased its security organization from 28 people to about 150.
By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Kuehne + Nagel acquires Rotra's overland, logistics operations
Rotra is an established logistics player in the Netherlands and Belgium. While the acquisition will bolster Kuehne + Nagel's overland operations in Europe, Rotra will continue its ocean freight, airfreight and container terminal activities.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How to prevent cargo rolling when contracts lack teeth
Solutions involve time-consuming contract negotiations, more accurate forecasting, or higher costs to guarantee shipment.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Column
The last 50 feet: Challenges of delivering the big stuff
Supply chains executing last-mile deliveries of appliances and furniture must put customer service at the forefront.
By Rich Weissman • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Søren Toft, former Maersk COO, takes the helm at MSC
With Toft as CEO, MSC could further advance its business and give Maersk a real run for its money.
By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove • Updated Dec. 2, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Ocean freight ushers in a new era with instant quotes
Instant online quoting is becoming "table stakes" and freight forwarders must digitize to keep up with the status quo.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Maersk: 2020 pickup in ocean shipping volume looking less likely
In addition to container volumes, supply chain services revenue has been negatively affected by trade uncertainty and what the carrier called a "lower peak season among top U.S. retailers sourcing from China."
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Walmart Canada launches blockchain solution to track deliveries
The platform will also enable real-time invoicing, payments and settlement while integrating with participating company's legacy systems.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Next Trucking scales up drayage operations after pilot phase
The company's next step is to expand beyond its proprietary fleet to include a select group of owner-operators.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Port of LA exec warns trade war should concern all US ports
The U.S.-China trade war and current tariff lists threaten 1.47 million jobs and $186 billion in economic activity nationwide, according to the Port of Los Angeles.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Judge temporarily blocks AB5 enforcement for trucking, citing merits of CTA suit
The U.S. district judge 's written decision cites the California Trucking Association’s suit and covers “any motor carriers in California, pending this Court’s resolution of Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction.”
By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 1, 2020 -
This map is the first step to understanding risk in the food supply chain
Understanding weather and infrastructure risks can help inform supply chain decisions in states that are home to major freight hubs and agricultural production centers.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 12, 2019 -
No growth in air freight volume for 11th straight month
The industry blamed the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, which has resulted in decreased international trade.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 11, 2019 -
CSX becomes first railroad to join Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens
The platform now consists of more than 100 organizations, 55 ports and terminals and a dozen customs authorities, according to Maersk.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Maersk pilots battery power system in carbon neutrality push
The 600 kwh battery system will be installed aboard the Maersk Cape Town in December and which will embark on a trial voyage along its route from West Africa to East Asia early next year.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 7, 2019 -
Roadrunner, hit by GM strike and malware attack, sells intermodal business for $51M
Roadrunner Intermodal Services uses a network of 23 terminals across the country to move freight between ports, rail ramps and shipping docks.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 6, 2019 -
Uber Freight doubles load volume in Q3
The firm has separated Uber Freight from its "other bets" category with financial reports for the first time.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Q&A
What makes a successful shipper of choice? 4 experts weigh in
A tight trucking market drove shippers to adjust their operating models and position themselves as good customers to carriers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd set fuel fees for shippers ahead of IMO 2020
The new fees, which begin Dec. 1, are meant to offset the carriers' transitions to more expensive, low-sulfur fuel required by Jan. 1.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Convoy to allow carriers to bid directly to shippers on loads
Convoy has replaced the traditional broker model with one that makes shipments available in real-time at the shipper level, the company's chief product officer said.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 1, 2019 -
C.H. Robinson: It will be a shipper's market through the first half of 2020
Excess capacity in the trucking market dragging down spot market and contract pricing by double digits put pressure on C.H. Robinson's revenue in the third quarter
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019 -
Maersk, H&M, Levi team up to explore 'LEO' fuel for ocean shipping
Maersk expects to test LEO fuel, a blend of ethanol and plant polymer lignin, on vessels in the second quarter of 2020.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 31, 2019 -
Delta Cargo and Roadie offer same-day, cross-country delivery
The service is available for packages originating in Atlanta with the option of 55 destination cities. The service, called DASH, plans to expand to "dozens" of cities before the end of the year.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 30, 2019 -
XPO cites pressure from 'industrial recession,' lowers revenue targets
CEO Brad Jacobs said the souring industrial economy has stifled LTL growth for XPO and others over the last four quarters.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 30, 2019