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

With ELD enforcement here, how do supply chains return to 'normal'?

Enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate will have a ripple effect across all parts of the value chain. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 10, 2018

Rail traffic jumps as trucking crunch forces shippers to get creative

A healthy economy and uptick in trucking rates help rail continue its upward swing.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 9, 2018

FedEx program aims to ensure 'full pipeline of pilots' amid shortage

With the air cargo market growing and many pilots nearing retirement, the air freight industry may be headed for a capacity crunch similar to trucking. 

By Barry Hochfelder • April 6, 2018

Port of Oakland says night gate operations halved wait times

After two years of night gate operations, truckers at the Oakland International Container Terminal wait just 60 to 90 minutes on average, according to port data.

By Edwin Lopez • April 4, 2018

Behind the scenes of the Virginia port driver protest

Tired of five-hour wait times to pick up shipments, Port of Virginia truck drivers set up a protest last week. Now, they're looking to talk solutions with the port.

By Edwin Lopez • April 4, 2018

Ryder acquires MXD to accelerate last mile fulfillment

The two companies' combined network will reach 95% of U.S. and Canada in a two-day delivery timeframe.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 4, 2018