Industry Pulse: Ocean rates dip as demand and supply rebalance

The shipping industry has seen various shocks over the last year, but recent trends suggest the worst is over and carriers will return to profitability.

By Edwin Lopez • June 19, 2017

Update: Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach truck drivers strike

Truckers and Teamsters cited fear of displacement following the ports' zero emissions announcement, though the ports say operations will not be disrupted.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2017

'Dirty bomb' threat shuts down Port of Charleston terminal

A seven-hour bomb-threat investigation demonstrates that security threats can disrupt logistics. Close communication between security personnel and supply chain managers is essential.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 15, 2017

Spain port employers to consider labor deal Friday

Meanwhile, a 100% strike turnout from Spanish dockworkers leaves the nation's ports at a standstill for a second day in a row.

By Edwin Lopez • June 15, 2017

CMA CGM picks up Mercosul from Maersk

Maersk Line had pledged to divest the Brazilian carrier as part of its acquisition of Hamburg Sud.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 13, 2017

FMCSA stakeholder meeting reveals systemic challenges, tension within trucking industry

 "We don't need more trucks and drivers, we need to use the ones we have efficiently," said Greer Woodruff, J.B. Hunt.

By Edwin Lopez • June 13, 2017

Container lines' improved capacity management skills lay groundwork for recovery

Industry experts note that the carriers' improved ability to measure supply and demand has led to an uptick.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 13, 2017

Supreme Court refuses to hear ELD mandate case

The battle over the Department of Transportation's final rule is over. Now, the war extends to the devices' implementation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 2017

Industry Pulse: Air freight demand dips, but expensive year still lies ahead for shippers

Three reasons underlie air freight's high growth rates over the past year, and these will lead to an ever more expensive year for shippers.

By Edwin Lopez • June 12, 2017

As Qatar blockade disrupts freight corridors, carriers hedge their bets

A crisis is engulfing the Middle East, affecting the movement of air and sea freight in the region. Recent history shows delays may ripple worldwide.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 8, 2017

Chicago rail bypass project faces more hurdles, as STB demands more information

The regulators delayed a decision over the proposed 261-mile bypass over filing deficiencies and a lack of transparency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 7, 2017

Uber for Freight facing slow adoption from traditional trucking industry

Does Uber have the patience to match its name brand in order to succeed in the slow-to-adopt, carrier-for-hire market?

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 7, 2017

Spain port protests extend through June, including 2-day strike

The off-hour work stoppages will escalate to 48 hours of strikes next week, further aggravating carriers' headaches.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 7, 2017

DB Schenker, Hamburg Sud test blockchain tech in wine shipment

Supply chain companies are increasingly conducting blockchain pilots to test its promised security benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 6, 2017

Waymo tests self-driving truck amid competition, theft accusations

Even if Uber leaves the self-driving truck market, a lawsuit and rising competition mean that victory is a long way off.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • June 6, 2017

Hapag-Lloyd adds cancellation fee in India, bolstering the trend

The carrier placed similar fees in Hong Kong and Macau last year, and CMA CGM followed suit last week.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 6, 2017

After Hanjin, HMM's US West Coast share rose 74%

The figures show just how much Hyundai Merchant Marine and its 2M Alliance partners gained from Hanjin's demise.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 5, 2017

TX raises intermodal truckload weight limit on roads by ports

Truckers will now be able to carry up to 100,000 pounds of freight 30 miles from a Gulf Coast port of entry, for a fee that will help boost infrastructure.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 5, 2017

Class I railroads oppose Chicago freight bypass plan, but UPS approves

Could competition be behind the fight against the Great Lakes Basin Transportation bypass?

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 1, 2017

Seattle's Terminal 18 experiencing crush of new alliances, per JOC.com exclusive

The West Coast port is the latest to suffer the operational side effects of higher vessel calls and container volumes from new shipping alliances.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 1, 2017

Industry Pulse: A guide through the latest logistics data

Keep track of monthly trends and statistics for each mode of transportation in the supply chain through this data hub.

By Supply Chain Dive • Updated Aug. 28, 2020

Japanese shippers K Line, MOL, NYK to merge as ONE

The new partnership will jointly operate as the Ocean Network Express, beginning April 1, 2018.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 31, 2017

Supreme Court to decide if it will hear ELD case next week

The high court's justices will convene next Thursday, but could still delay the decision if they need more information. Meanwhile, truckers are organizing in protest.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 30, 2017

Is container line overcapacity truly behind us?

Forwarders, analysts and executives say the structural problem is coming to an end, but is that just due to current market pressures?​

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 26, 2017

Extra safety precautions needed to prevent cargo theft over holiday weekend

In the past two years, 26 Memorial Day weekend thefts were reported, with stolen merchandise valued at nearly $5 million. The responsibility to prevent it does not just rest with the drivers, however.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 26, 2017