Uber Freight expands to 6 states

As competition heats up between freight startups, Uber responds by expanding its network and updating its app to better match driver needs and expectations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 7, 2017

Industry Pulse: Air freight traffic rises 10.4% in first half of 2017

Despite a dip in June's numbers, air freight traffic continues to show strong growth as the first half of 2017 showed the biggest increase since the first half of 2010.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 7, 2017

Logistically Minded: US jobs rise by 200K for second straight month

In other news, a Singapore-based startup uses blockchain tech and AI to perfect last-mile delivery.  

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 4, 2017

AL officials plan Port Birmingham expansion

The inland port is running at 5% capacity despite having access to the Port of Mobile, three railroad lines and the interstate highway system.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2017

Great Lakes Basin Transportation replies to Chicago rail bypass opponents

The project meets all the legal requirements to begin building, despite concerns over investors, need and eminent domain, according to the company.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 3, 2017

Container shipping may again be drifting toward overcapacity

Shipping lines will receive various new ultra-large vessels this year, potentially causing the industry to stray off course once more.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 3, 2017

CSX CEO Harrison blames disgruntled staff for disruptions

It's beginning to look like Harrison's Waterloo, as the railroad legend is flanked on all sides with dissatisfaction over service disruptions.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 1, 2017

How changes in the ocean cargo industry affect shippers

In our latest series, Supply Chain Dive explores the various links that connect shippers to their carriers, and why they should care.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 1, 2017

Big ship chronicles: How overcapacity disrupted the industry

The world of ocean cargo transport has seen new trade routes, shipping alliances and companies emerge in the last two years. Here's the story of how it happened.

By Edwin Lopez , Elizabeth Regan • Aug. 1, 2017

4 charts explain how the shipping industry changed in 2 years

The shipping industry is beginning to look like an oligopoly. Here's how consolidation has changed capacity and market share.

By Jordan Branch , Natalie (Forman) Gilmor , Edwin Lopez • Aug. 1, 2017

What shippers should know about the state of ocean rates

Highly complex ocean rates may be moving away from private negotiating as some industry leaders push for transparency and fairer pricing.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 1, 2017

Supply chains benefit as ports adapt to freight industry shifts

As ports are often the first to feel the effects of market shifts, it takes great foresight to keep supply chains running.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 1, 2017

Roundup: How shifts in ocean alliances disrupted logistics

As a result of new alliances, the shipping industry at first struggled to adjust to heavy port congestion and higher prices.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 1, 2017

ILWU votes for 3-year contract extension with West Coast ports

Early voting results reveal 67% of the West Coast dockworkers' union voted to renew their contract until 2022, although official results will be not released until Friday.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 31, 2017

Industry Pulse: Trucking growth slows in June but still on upward trend

The Cass Freight Index reported consumer confidence in the freight industry is high, as e-commerce continues to dominate consumer spending.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 31, 2017

Logistically Minded: Supply Chain must focus on value, not cost, amid changing economy

As technology improves access to data, a recent report challenges executives to re-imagine the way they measure success.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • July 28, 2017

Advocacy group sues Trump over infrastructure panel

The nonprofit Food & Water Watch lawsuit says the panel, run by Trump's developer friends, is not operating in compliance with federal transparency laws.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

Harrison under fire as STB letter confirms trouble at CSX

The rail regulator received so many complaints from shippers since Hunter Harrison's hiring that it urged the CEO to respond immediately with a plan to restore customer service.  

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 28, 2017

IAG Cargo implements high priority 'non-offloadable' option for pharmaceuticals

While shipment standards for medical commodities remain challenging, IAG's implemented standards will aid in the delivery of urgent pharmaceuticals. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 28, 2017

Autonomous ships ready to sail in 2018

Such vessels promise cost-saving opportunities for the supply chain but may have trouble securing approvals due to safety concerns.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 27, 2017

Maersk in 'last sprint' of Petya recovery

Large company recovery times from cyber attacks average one month; smaller businesses likely to struggle for 54 days.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 26, 2017

Convoy, an Uber Freight competitor, receives new round of funding from Bill Gates

Trucking freight-forwarders lead the way in technology innovation and implementation, providing more intense competition to Uber Freight and similar companies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 26, 2017

Ocean carriers set to gain $5B in 2017

After a few years in stormy waters, improved market conditions will help ocean carriers sail smoothly and profitably in 2017.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 26, 2017

DOT scraps speed limiter rule, for now

The widely unpopular rule is now a long-term objective for the regulators.

By Edwin Lopez • July 25, 2017

2017 trucking tech investments are on track to beat 2016

If funding trends continue, industry startups are on pace to raise $1 billion by the end of the year — an industry first.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 25, 2017