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

HMM, ONE to launch Asia-Mexico ocean shipping connection

The port rotation will start in China and make a stop in South Korea before heading to Latin America.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 24, 2024

How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

By Larry Avila • July 24, 2024

Port of Long Beach nets giant spike in June cargo volumes

The 842,446 TEUs the port processed last month surpassed the previous June record set in 2022.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 22, 2024

XPO launches Mexico+ cross-border shipping service

The carrier's Yellow Corp. terminal acquisitions have allowed it to expand to seven border crossing points for faster delivery times.

By Colin Campbell • July 22, 2024

USMX says there is ‘forward movement’ to resolving ILA issues

Talks had stalled in June after a local dispute arose over the use of automated gates.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 19, 2024

Dollar General’s supply chain shift shows promise

The retailer is focusing on scaling back some items and restocking stores faster, executives said during an earnings call.

By Larry Avila • July 18, 2024

Port of Los Angeles to upgrade Port Optimizer after California grant

The nearly $8 million in funds will be used to improve container visibility, truck appointment integrations, emissions reporting and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 18, 2024