Canadian National, CPKC to resume contract talks with Teamsters

Representatives from the railroads and union agreed to meet Wednesday as a potential strike looms. 

By Larry Avila • Aug. 6, 2024

Parcel carrier Veho to grow Midwest market penetration

The company will begin operating in Detroit and Columbus, Ohio, later this summer as it eyes further expansion in 2025.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2024

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FedEx strengthens China e-commerce access to US

The delivery giant is bolstering its FedEx International Connect Plus offering as cross-border demand booms.

By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2024

Albertsons and Instacart expand e-commerce partnership

The companies are rolling out nationwide pickup and delivery in as little as 30 minutes for the grocer’s banners and offering same-day delivery for Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Washington.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2024

Amazon moves up Black Friday inventory deadline for sellers

The e-commerce giant wants products in a week earlier than in 2023 as it looks to maintain fast Prime delivery speeds during its busiest time of year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2024

US kicks off Indo-Pacific supply chain meetings

Fourteen member countries met for the first time this week under an agreement to boost supply chain resiliency.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2024

FedEx, UPS roll out ‘exceptional discounts’ to SMB customers

The rivals' pricing battle has kept delivery rates lower and benefited shippers, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2024

OnTrac launches delivery coverage in major Midwest markets

The carrier's expansion into Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri adds to the momentum that FedEx and UPS alternatives have seen in recent years.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2024

Parcel delivery provider Maergo shuts down

The startup struggled amid more aggressive pricing from top carriers, former employees said on LinkedIn.

By Max Garland • July 29, 2024

Ocean shippers need contingency plans now, experts say

Diversifying port usage and improving visibility are among the tactics supply chains should deploy.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 29, 2024

UPS defends higher peak surcharges ahead of shorter holiday season

The magnitude of the added fees surprised one analyst, but CEO Carol Tomé said the carrier's pricing is in line with anticipated demand.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2024

Checkers & Rally’s opts for outsourced distribution

By partnering with McLane Company, the fast food franchise is seeking a more streamlined and cost efficient logistics model.

By Phil Neuffer • July 26, 2024

HMM, ONE to launch Asia-Mexico ocean shipping connection

The port rotation will start in China and make a stop in South Korea before heading to Latin America.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 24, 2024

How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

By Larry Avila • July 24, 2024

SpartanNash to close Maryland distribution center

The grocery wholesaler and retailer is shuttering a facility in Landover, resulting in 141 layoffs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 24, 2024

Port of Long Beach nets giant spike in June cargo volumes

The 842,446 TEUs the port processed last month surpassed the previous June record set in 2022.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 22, 2024

Redefining the 3PL: How Iron Mountain is elevating the modern warehouse experience

This isn’t your father’s warehouse. See how Iron Mountain has upped the game to redefine and elevate what it means to deliver a modern warehouse experience.

By Rachel Martin • July 22, 2024

Dollar General’s supply chain shift shows promise

The retailer is focusing on scaling back some items and restocking stores faster, executives said during an earnings call.

By Larry Avila • July 18, 2024

Dimerco launches peak season charter capacity

The new Shanghai-to-Chicago service responds to expected freight constraints on air and ocean lanes.

By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024

DOT rolls out $5B in bridge infrastructure grants

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is funding 13 economically significant projects to address traffic and freight bottlenecks.

By Colin Campbell • July 17, 2024

Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck

The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028.

By Larry Avila • July 15, 2024

FMC halts Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd agreement

The Gemini Cooperation was set to go into effect on July 15, but the agency determined the agreement lacks details on its potential competitive impacts.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2024

Supply chain data-sharing leader promoted in federal multimodal office

Andrew Petrisin, creator of the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, has been named deputy assistant secretary.

By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2024

Walmart beefs up automated grocery distribution network

The retail giant is opening five new high-tech perishable sorting and packaging centers, while upgrading four others and retrofitting another.

By Phil Neuffer • July 11, 2024

How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston

Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.

By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza , Larry Avila , David Taube • July 10, 2024