Freight: Page 7

  • Retail Insights 2024 SCD event
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    Screen Capture by Larry Avila

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    There is still time to prepare for a busy shipping season

    Logistics experts say that the strategies applied during the holiday rush should also carry through into 2025.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
  • Traffic enters a tunnel in Pittsburgh going eastbound on I-376, with passenger vehicles surrounding a tractor-trailer.
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    David Taube/Supply Chain Dive
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    Linehaul rates rise year over year amid challenging August

    “However, year-over-year comparisons are little consolation for truckers looking for better pricing now,” DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo said.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
  • Cranes stand over shipping containers at the Port of Newark.
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    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
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    Deep Dive // ILA-USMX port labor talks

    A shipper’s guide to East and Gulf Coast port strikes

    U.S. West Coast, Canada and Mexico ports are seen as viable alternatives if a threatened strike becomes reality on Oct. 1

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Courtesy of The Port of Los Angeles
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    ‘One day is too long’: Businesses fret over potential port shutdown

    Executives are sounding the alarm that disruption at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have severe ripple effects.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
  • In an aerial view, salvage crews use cranes and barges to remove bridge wreckage from the a cargo ship.
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    Kevin Dietsch via Getty Images
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    DOJ sues ship owner for $100M over Baltimore bridge collapse

    The Justice Department alleged negligence by Dali’s owner and manager in court documents filed Wednesday, and said it intends to seek additional punitive damages.

    By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 19, 2024
  • A tug pulls a barge into the middle of a river
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    Scott Olson via Getty Images
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    Low Mississippi River water levels disrupt barge shipping for third consecutive year

    The cargo restrictions come as grain harvests begin and agricultural shippers look to offload more commodities from storage.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 18, 2024
  • A truck driver exits a tractor-trailer after arriving at a docking area, where a worker can be seeing in a docking bay.
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    Courtesy of Uber Freight
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    Uber Freight upgrades its TMS

    Updates include simplified dock scheduling features and a streamlined load management experience, the company said.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
  • A harbor police officer redirects shipping container trucks an ocean port.
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    David McNew via Getty Images
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    Port of Long Beach ready for potential East Coast strike cargo diversions

    Marine terminal operators are willing to extend gate hours if needed, CEO Mario Cordero said in a press conference.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
  • DHL cargo planes sit on the tarmac.
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    Marco Prosch via Getty Images
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    DHL Express expands peak season air cargo capacity

    The logistics company plans to deploy freighters and expand its ground handling network to meet growing e-commerce demand.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
  • CPKC train Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern
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    Provided by CPKC

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    Canada’s major rail carriers have recovered from labor strife

    CPKC and Canadian National say planning for a strike fueled the rapid turnaround from last month’s brief work stoppage.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Courtesy of MSC
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    MSC, Zim agree to collaborate on transpacific lanes

    The shipping lines’ deal to swap slots and share vessels will start in 2025 and last for three years.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
  • A containership departs from Hamburg Port.
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    Morris MacMatzen via Getty Images
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    Ocean carriers form ‘Premier Alliance’

    In an evolution of THE Alliance, Ocean Network Express, Hyundai Merchant Marine and Yang Ming Marine will cooperate on trade lanes starting in 2025.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
  • A lorry is driving over a bridge where underneath shipping containers stand stacked at Hamburg Port.
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    Gregor Fischer via Getty Images
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    FMC OKs Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd alliance

    The Federal Maritime Commission allowed the Gemini agreement to take effect Monday after initially halting it in July.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Shippers, forwarders prep for turbulent air cargo market

    With e-commerce demand already up 30% year to date, peak season activity is expected to heat up, according to a report from Xeneta.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
  • A tug boat next to a container vessel along an ocean port.
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    Retrieved from Jacksonville Port Authority on September 05, 2024
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    ILA rolls out strike mobilization plan

    Union President Harold Daggett said there will "most definitely" be a strike if an agreement isn't reached by Sept. 30.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Daphne Howland/Supply Chain Dive
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    Nordstrom pulls back on Pacific Northwest omnichannel center plans

    The retailer said its current network will suffice following supply chain improvements made over the last few years.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
  • A CMA CGM Air Cargo-branded B777-200F aircraft parked on a runway.
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    Courtesy of CMA CGM Air Cargo
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    CMA CGM Air Cargo’s Transpacific service takes flight

    The route will be operated by Atlas Air, connecting Hong Kong to Chicago using a B777-200 freighter.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
  • An ocean vessel filled with containers.
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    Retrieved from Port of Oakland on August 29, 2024
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    Port of Oakland, Northwest Seaport Alliance join FLOW

    With the new ports in tow, the federal supply chain data initiative now reaches all top container gateways on the West Coast.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Provided by Canadian National Railway

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    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 • Aug. 30, 2024
  • A stack of containers at a container terminal.
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    Retrieved from Port of Portland on August 27, 2024
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    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 • Aug. 29, 2024
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City CPKC train
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    Provided by Canadian Pacific Kansas City

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    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 • Aug. 28, 2024
  • An exterior photo of J&J Snack Foods' distribution center in Terrell, Texas. The cold storage facility makes it the first self-owned DC for the company.
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    Permission granted by J&J Snack Foods
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    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 • Aug. 28, 2024
  • Canadian National train
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    Provided by Canadian National Railway

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    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 • Aug. 24, 2024
  • Canadian National train
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    Provided by Canadian National Railway

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    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 • Aug. 23, 2024
  • A Canadian National Railway locomotive pulls a train on a track
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    Andrew Chin via Getty Images
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    Canadian National to resume operations, CPKC stoppage continues

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

    By • Updated Aug. 23, 2024