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

CMA CGM to enforce cancellation fee on select routes

Carriers are increasingly turning to fees to reduce the likelihood of shipper no-shows and recoup lost revenue. Will this mean fewer roll-overs, too?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 25, 2017

Hapag-Lloyd, UASC close merger

Ten months after announcing their engagement, the two finally tied the knot — but the world of shipping is far different now from a year ago.

By Edwin Lopez • May 24, 2017

Uber for freight has arrived but truckers' feelings mixed on new app

Product and price differentiation may be tough to come by in the competitive trucking market.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 24, 2017

St. Louis seeks to reclaim position as Midwest freight hub

The city's Regional Freightway seeks to lure transport and manufacturing to the area, despite struggling infrastructure.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 24, 2017

Making a case for dangerous goods, hazmat shipping compliance

Safety and compliance are challenging, but the right infrastructure and technology can mitigate risk and provide businesses a competitive edge.

By Robert Finn • May 24, 2017

FMC plan to develop pilot information portal fails to receive Senate funding

Labor-related concerns were cited by the Senate, but the project will likely move forward without the funding.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 23, 2017

Swedish dockworker lockout threatens Nordic economy

Labor conflict between dockworkers and the Maersk terminal could have massive ripple effects on the Port of Gothenburg's long-term viability.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 23, 2017

Port of Virginia seeks to deepen to 55 feet to accommodate larger vessels

The Port can already handle post-panamax vessels, but it anticipates ships will continue to grow in size over time.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 23, 2017

Perfecting the last mile

Supply chains must work together if they are to make the process more efficient.

By Jordan Branch • May 22, 2017

For last-mile proficiency, tap the logistics network

UPS and DHL executives share how they are rising to the last-mile challenge.

By Edwin Lopez • May 22, 2017

Why is the last mile so inefficient?

Highly customized service, complex routes and various stakeholders make perfecting the last mile a challenge.

By Edwin Lopez • May 22, 2017

Ford to suffer disruptions as Spanish port workers threaten strikes

A second round of Spanish port slowdowns may delay Maersk and Ford cargo.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 22, 2017