Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024

Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.

By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Canada border agent strike averted, for now

The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024

Shippers, agencies plan for full return of Baltimore-bound cargo

Shipping lines have already resumed some services while federal agencies work with stakeholders to coordinate plans.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2024

Canada border disruption? What shippers should know about a possible strike

If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.

By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024

How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse

C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024

Union Pacific launches premium service between Southern California and Chicago

The railroad's new domestic intermodal route cuts transit times from five to three days.

By Larry Avila • May 8, 2024

How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring

Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.

By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024

White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization

Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.

By Larry Avila • April 24, 2024

Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse

Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.

By David Taube • April 17, 2024

Union Pacific adds route between Chicago and Southern California

The new service is part of the railroad's push to convert freight from trucks to rail, saying it lowers overall costs for shippers.

By Larry Avila • April 12, 2024

Savannah port sees intermodal cargo surge in March

Infrastructure and low dwell times contributed to nearly 436,000 total TEUs handled in March at the Port of Savannah.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 12, 2024

$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal

New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.

By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024

Railroads add capacity to mitigate Port of Baltimore disruptions

Norfolk Southern and CSX launched services to keep freight from the East Coast port moving.

By Larry Avila • April 5, 2024

Federal regulators mandate two-person crews for Class I railroads

Rail industry executives and labor unions have clashed on the issue for the past two years.

By Larry Avila • April 2, 2024

Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption

CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.

By Larry Avila • March 27, 2024

Intermodal visibility on rail: How it works and KPIs

Container visibility on rail is crucial to plan pickup times and avoid fees. Here are key events to watch.

March 25, 2024

Railroads add Florida Express route to lure textile shippers

Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway hope an express connection with Central America will take off amid a rise in nearshoring.

By Larry Avila • March 15, 2024

Walmart sells intermodal assets to JB Hunt

One expert told Trucking Dive the retailer likely assessed it was better off eliminating its private intermodal fleet after reviewing operating costs.

By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024

Norfolk Southern saw FedEx Ground volume jump in peak season

The railroad met with the delivery provider last year and made strategic adjustments to strengthen service, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2024

CPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal services agreement

The deal is among several partnerships between segment players to capitalize on growing cross-border shipping traffic.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2024

Railroads target safety, service improvements to lure shippers in 2024

Boosting network efficiency is a key step in convincing shippers to shift their freight to intermodal, rail executives said.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024

South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes dip 4% in December YoY

While YoY volumes are down, containers moved inland by rail are back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a release from the port.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2024

From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks

Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024

8 logistics trends to watch in 2024

Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.

By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024