Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order

While the union said government action stripped it of its right to collectively bargain, trains will keep running.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2024

Port of Portland shares plan to keep container terminal open

One of the initiatives aims at doubling container volumes over the next five to seven years in an attempt to keep Terminal 6 operational.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 29, 2024

Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2024

J&J Snack Foods benefits from regional distribution centers

The food maker is shipping more products from the new network while reducing its average length of haul. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 28, 2024

Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday

While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024

Teamsters’ fresh strike notice adds to continuing Canadian rail turmoil

The union delivered a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian National on Friday, while a work stoppage at CPKC remains ongoing.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2024

Canadian National to resume operations, CPKC stoppage continues

The union and representatives from both railroads are meeting this morning to continue negotiations.

By Larry Avila • Updated Aug. 23, 2024

How air cargo shippers can prepare for de minimis fallout

Changes to the exemption threshold could be implemented soon. Here’s how supply chain managers can prepare.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 22, 2024

Shippers pull cargo forward as risks cloud ocean transport

The Port of Los Angeles experienced an early spike in imports for products such as toys, electronics and clothing in July, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2024

Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024

Shippers, industry groups urge resolution ahead of Canada rail strike

Some organizations are calling for the government to act if the contract stalemate can't be resolved soon.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 21, 2024

‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption

The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024

Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday

The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024

Air cargo resurgence unhindered by July global IT outage

Although the crisis caused rates to spike to their highest level this year, demand still increased 13% year over year during the month.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 16, 2024

Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential stoppage

The latest action by CN impacts U.S. originating intermodal railcars destined for Canada, while CPKC will discontinue domestic reefer shipments.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 14, 2024

Canada’s major rail carriers begin shipping embargoes

CPKC and Canadian National Railway have stopped shipments of hazardous goods ahead of potential work stoppage.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2024

Walmart opens ocean shipping network to marketplace sellers

The retailer’s cross border network provides full container load freight service from China to the U.S.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 13, 2024

Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024

FLOW adds John Deere, Ace Hardware to its growing roster

The federal freight data-sharing platform now has 80 members, according to the Department of Transportation.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 7, 2024

DHL Express launches surcharge ahead of peak season

The logistics company attributed the fee to heightened seasonality as China-based e-commerce volumes grow.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 6, 2024

Canadian National, CPKC to resume contract talks with Teamsters

Representatives from the railroads and union agreed to meet Wednesday as a potential strike looms. 

By Larry Avila • Aug. 6, 2024

Trucking carriers haul more retail freight as industrial demand lags

Less-than-truckload companies Old Dominion Freight Line, Saia and TForce Freight are all eager for a rebound in manufacturing demand.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 6, 2024

​​​​​​​The trucking freight cycle has reached its low point, analysts say

Carriers have weathered nearly two years of negative year-over-year contract rates in a prolonged down cycle.

By David Taube • Aug. 5, 2024

FMC finalizes rule on ‘unreasonable’ ocean carrier cargo space refusals

The agency shared its guidance on what it sees as a violation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act when it comes to vessel space accommodation.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 30, 2024

Ocean shippers need contingency plans now, experts say

Diversifying port usage and improving visibility are among the tactics supply chains should deploy.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 29, 2024