Airport projects could hit $70B by 2021

Experts say that U.S. airports have exhausted their short-term modernization strategies and must now invest in major renovations or new construction to accommodate more passengers and new technology. 

By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2018

Port of Oakland bets 'cool' cargo will accelerate growth

The port is preparing to open its "Cool Port" facility to handle 54,000 TEUs of perishable products by rail and truck.

By Edwin Lopez • May 3, 2018

UPS may soon deliver bulky items as online furniture sales rise

The 3PL is betting on furniture, which could be the next big surge for e-commerce.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 2, 2018

New California independent contractor test assumes all workers are employees

The "ABC test" could finally put an end to the truck driver misclassification debate.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2018

Cyber pirates: The latest threat to ocean shipping

The interconnected nature of ocean freight requires carriers to have risk management and resilience strategies in case of a cyberattack. 

By Barry Hochfelder • April 30, 2018

Trade uncertainty threatens air freight boom

Data from the International Air Transport Association revealed slower growth in February, indicating a downturn in air cargo volumes. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 30, 2018

What the Denham amendment means for the trucking industry

While the amendment could streamline interstate commerce, some industry groups argue it would create safety issues for drivers.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 30, 2018

Chain Reaction: The FAA amendment could spell bad news for the trucking industry

The amendment could further complicate ELD implementation despite providing streamlined break rules for truck drivers. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 27, 2018

OOCL will use AI to proactively adjust shipping routes

In response to Supply Chain Dive's questions, OOCL says the new deep and reinforcement learning tools will help it avoid high vessel rerouting costs, for a projected $10M in savings.

By Edwin Lopez • April 26, 2018

Drayage battle heats up in California

Labor advocates are facing off against industry groups over a bill in the California Senate, which would hold shippers liable for using a trucking company with labor violations.

By Edwin Lopez • April 26, 2018

OOCL, Microsoft team up to develop AI in shipping

Microsoft Research Asia will help the carrier train 200 artificial intelligence developers over the next year to improve network operations.

By Edwin Lopez • April 25, 2018

Oil makes the world go 'round, but how does it go around the world?

The logistics of transporting oil, whether crude or refined, is a global issue with risk and reward.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 24, 2018

CAR-T ups challenges in pharma supply chain

New technology made shipping the cell therapies viable. Now, stakeholders are pushing for more innovation to meet looming commercial demands.

By Jacob Bell • April 23, 2018

COSCO may sell Long Beach terminal to clear OOCL deal

U.S. regulators are scrutinizing the deal, worried a major terminal may fall under a Chinese state-owned enterprise's control.

By Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

Port congestion: There's an app for that

The Port of Rotterdam's new app, called Pronto, is designed to make more effective use of capacity at the terminals through coordination of vessel services, including bunkering, maintenance and provision of ships.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 23, 2018

Industry Pulse: Freight rates rise as trucking continues to boom

Consumer spending is outpacing industrial spending in the trucking sector, indicating e-commerce is driving much of the growth. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 23, 2018

CMA CGM gets green light to buy 25% stake in CEVA logistics

The ocean carrier says the acquisition will grow its presence in the logistics sector. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated July 12, 2018

Truckers: Productivity is dropping, rates rising in wake of ELD mandate

A new survey from Zipline Logistics suggests that while ELDs are working as expected, the mandate is bringing unintended consequences.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 2018

APM Terminals expands cold chain facilities into India

The port operator, part of Maersk, says it sees increasing demand in the Asian nation for temperature-controlled products. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 19, 2018

3PLs report record profits amid capacity crunch

XPO Logistics added 5,000 jobs and 40 new customers last quarter, as the trucking market shows no signs of peaking anytime soon. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 17, 2018

Ocean freight rates plummet post Chinese New Year

Shipping rates and volumes dropped in March 2018, after a strong start to the year. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 16, 2018

Retailers globalize to meet consumer needs

A new UPS study found the majority of online shoppers buy from marketplaces or international e-tailers, which could prompt an uptick in global freight traffic.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 13, 2018

XPO launches intermodal freight platform

The cloud-based platform will allow shippers to use the 3PL for all their logistics needs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 11, 2018

UPS CIO: Supply chain is now a 'technology-enabled business'

Juan Perez says if UPS approached innovation today as it did 15 years ago, the company would be bankrupt. "If we don’t disrupt ourselves ... who will?"

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2018

Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market

With shippers and carriers facing a capacity crunch, open communication and shared goals can help both parties weather the freight market. 

By Rich Weissman • April 10, 2018