California tackled supply chain labor issues head on in 2018

Golden State courts and legislators took it upon themselves to clear up the difference between employees and independent contractors and hold shippers accountable.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2018

Ocean carriers adjust networks for 2019

2M and THE Alliance modified their service loops, as the latter group of shipping lines works to recapture market share next year.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 20, 2018

West Coast warehouse capacity stretched thin amid import rush

Record imports are squeezing storage space and chassis availability, creating a recipe for continued congestion through the winter. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 20, 2018

ELD effects ripple far beyond trucking — to air cargo

The electronic logging device mandate has changed the shape of transportation logistics, with effects spiraling into intermodal freight.

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 20, 2018

FedEx doesn't see Amazon Air as a competitor, CEO says

Statements from FedEx executives on the company's earnings call refute an analyst report citing "encroachment" from Amazon Air.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 20, 2018

How software can save your holiday supply chain

Retailers can rely on intelligent software to help them forecast inventory, improve decision-making and decrease empty carrier miles to better meet customer needs. 

By Pervinder Johar, CEO, Blume Global • Dec. 19, 2018

Cost-savings in Texas may explain weak November for rail

The carload decline that might otherwise suggest a market correction may actually be the result of dynamics in one commodity group: crushed sand, stone and gravel.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2018

Uber Freight adds facility data to shipper platform

The "Freight Insights" tool will roll out this month and further promote transparency in the logistics industry. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 18, 2018

Carriers invest in scrubbers as IMO 2020 approaches

Drewry Maritime Consultants predict scrubber installations may interrupt vessel supply enough to affect pricing for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2018

Empty container volumes rise in US-China trade war

The Ports of Long Beach and Oakland are seeing an uptick in empty containers leaving the ports, reflecting an imbalance of trade as Chinese businesses shift supply chains. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 17, 2018

FMC will standardize language for detention, demurrage fees

The agency found the fees are a helpful tool to expedite the movement of cargo across a terminal, but the lack of common language around these has hampered their efficiency.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 14, 2018

Maersk will offer extended cargo protection for shippers

The add-on coverage will allow shippers to cover the risk of loss, including General Average payouts that are not covered by standard marine cargo insurances.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 11, 2018

FMC to create a Shipper Advisory Board

The agency approved the move as it considered changes to detention and demurrage practices and realized the commission's need for regular insight from stakeholders.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2018

Imports reach record 2M TEUs as retailers rush to beat tariffs

The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 10, 2018

Peak season bumps up air freight demand

Strong e-commerce growth is offsetting the effects of economic headwinds on the air cargo industry, according to the International Air Transport Association. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 10, 2018

HD Supply: Supplier negotiations, price hikes make tariffs 'manageable'

Executives indicated 2019 is when mitigation and management of all manner of incrementally rising costs will be put to the test. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 10, 2018

Hyperloop cargo train pilot set for Hamburg port

While passenger applications are popular, hyperloop companies' investments in cargo operations seek to improve logistics and reduce the strain on infrastructure. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 8, 2018

ONE announces fuel surcharge starting Jan. 1

The shipping line joins a host of major carriers looking to shippers to help foot the bill for IMO regulation compliance.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 7, 2018

Maersk pledges net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

The carrier acknowledged that vessels will need to change and called on the industry to work on a new ship.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Jan. 12, 2022

CMA CGM launches instant quotes, booking on Freightos

The carrier becomes the first of the major shipping lines on the freight rate marketplace, advancing its digital and customer-centric strategies.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 5, 2018

LTL Freight rate outlook: What to expect in less than truckload shipping rates in 2019

LTL freight rates are expected to increase in 2019 as carriers re-evaluate trucking market trends from the past year.   

Dec. 5, 2018

Major roads still dangerous after Alaska earthquake rattles infrastructure

Operations at the Port of Anchorage have resumed, but the state's transportation department is warning residents to steer clear of major highways leading from the port.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2018

Trucking growth keeps pricing power in carriers' hands

Technology will keep this extended period of growth, despite finite capacity, from causing long-term inflation in freight markets, according to Cass.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

Innovator of the Year: Uptake

The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018

The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.

By Supply Chain Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018