Before the boom: How $1.2B in fireworks get from China to the July 4 celebration

As the country's fireworks industry consolidates, supply chain managers are preparing to avert disruption.

By Craig Guillot • July 3, 2018

Truck fleets turn to solar panels, boost retention

Though not a great boon for fuel efficiency, solar technology may attract drivers and fend off the need for road-side assistance.

By Nicole Ault • July 3, 2018

ELD mandate a 'burden' for small fleets

Technology providers could help change this perception by helping fleets see ELDs as a competitive advantage, according to the survey.

By Nicole Ault • July 2, 2018

Air freight coasts 'sideways' amid trade slowdown

For the second month in a row, growth of air cargo supply exceeded demand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 2, 2018

Xeneta launches transparent freight rate platform

The platform could accelerate growth for shippers and carriers alike after several years of industry upheaval.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 2, 2018

COSCO, OOCL deal gets green light from China

The approval puts COSCO just a step away from being the third-largest carrier on the seas, but the fate of a terminal in Long Beach is still at stake.

By Edwin Lopez • June 29, 2018

Amid capacity crunch, Boeing may convert 777s to cargo carriers

With air freight demand outpacing capacity, conversions could address the capacity crunch and cost significantly less than building a new jet. 

By Barry Hochfelder • June 29, 2018

Ocean carrier service levels deteriorated after consolidation

Carrier financial stability was far better in 2017, but shippers say overall service quality deteriorated last year.

By Edwin Lopez • June 29, 2018

Volvo, FedEx test truck platoons in North Carolina

The test marks the first public display of platooning in the state and a potential breakthrough for bringing it to market.

By Edwin Lopez • June 28, 2018

UPS to build partially automated warehouse in France

The automated warehouse is UPS' first step toward "modernizing and expanding" its European logistics network.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 28, 2018

UK Parliament approves expansion plan for Heathrow airport

Air cargo traffic is growing at the London-area airport, and air freight could take on greater importance as trade shifts in the wake of Brexit. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 27, 2018

How the White House's government overhaul will affect supply chains

Refocusing several key agencies' priorities could have implications for logistics, autonomous vehicles and infrastructure.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 27, 2018

Hamburg, Rotterdam ports adopt a single data interface to ease flow of ships

The joint project is seen as a pilot for a Europe-wide network of digitally connected facilities.

By Edwin Lopez • June 27, 2018

Cargill aims to cut carbon emissions 15% by 2020

The initiative seeks to meet the United Nation's goals to reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 26, 2018

Trucking volumes grow, showing no signs of adverse effects from 'trade war'

Seasonal peaks drive another leap in trucking volumes and prices, with the Cass Freight Index predicting an "extremely strong year" for the industry. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 25, 2018

House bill aims to increase HOS flexibility

The legislation creates exemptions to hours-of-service requirements for short haul and agriculture truckers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 25, 2018

CMA CGM buys Containerships to 'densify' its network

The purchase will boost CMA CGM's intra-regional services, allowing the carrier to differentiate itself in a consolidating industry. 

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 1, 2018

UPS and Teamsters reach a deal to normalize weekend deliveries

The tentative deal would grant the 3PL labor peace to expand into Sunday deliveries in exchange for more trucking jobs, better benefits and a $4.15 wage boost.

By Edwin Lopez • June 22, 2018

Food companies struggle to overcome high freight costs

Some are investing in their own private fleets, while others are diversifying their shipping options and reducing the frequency of deliveries. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 21, 2018

Shippers convert cargo to rail as trucking capacity tightens

Shippers are used to converting truckloads to rail when rates go up. But this time around, volumes may never revert back.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 21, 2018

Looking to the long term, UPS boosts fleet with CNG trucks

As fuel costs rise, the company's decision to invest millions in new compressed natural gas trucks and fueling stations holds potential financial as well as environmental benefits.

By Nicole Ault • June 21, 2018

FedEx Freight sets record profits amid strong demand for LTL shipments

E-commerce volumes are growing the business and driving logistics providers to get creative with last-mile deliveries.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2018

IoT is coming to the supply chain: What happens next?

The Internet of Things can help supply chains light up "dark assets" and gain second-by-second or foot-by-foot visibility.

By Gordon Feller • June 19, 2018

Industry Pulse: Ports set records as ocean freight rates rise

The Port of Long Beach had its busiest May in more than 100 years.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2018

Brussels Airport digitizes transactions with blockchain

A new app will eliminate the need for paper transactions between handlers and forwarders, according to the airport's head of cargo and logistics.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 18, 2018