White House plans to launch supply chain data-sharing portal

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Transportation, aims to produce a proof-of-concept freight information exchange by the end of summer. 

By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022

Size matters: How Walmart and Target dominated amid disruption, inflation

Both retailers leaned on their scale to get goods on shelves and keep prices low, at least relative to the industry. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2022

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How Union Pacific achieves supplier diversity goals with Amazon Business

Union Pacific Railroad strengthens its commitment to supplier diversity through digital procurement.

By Amazon Business • March 8, 2022

Data sharing, ports and manufacturing: White House reveals supply chain plans

Seven federal agencies proposed dozens of solutions to speed the movement of goods and add long-term resilience. Some carriers are already pushing back at the prospect of new regulations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 25, 2022

Truck, rail and empties: Efforts to clear congestion at Port of Los Angeles pick up speed

To further improve cargo flow, the port is also seeking to boost truck gate and on-dock rail usage.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 18, 2022

Rail shippers push regulators to adopt reciprocal switching rules

A divisive proposal that would give certain shippers more access to competitive rail options is set for a federal hearing in March.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 16, 2022

Tracking the shift to 24/7 supply chains

The San Pedro Bay ports could continue to dangle the threat of a container dwell fee through this summer.

Dairy export working group pursues solutions for hard-hit industry

Supply chain woes are costing U.S. dairy companies millions and damaging exporter credibility, according to the IDFA.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 1, 2022

Rail volumes decline as omicron causes staffing problems

Labor constraints at railroads have translated into disrupted service, some shippers say.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 28, 2022

JB Hunt invests in intermodal as rail congestion hampers operations

Despite congestion, intermodal expansion goals remain. J.B. Hunt plans to buy more equipment while rival Schneider switches to Union Pacific.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 27, 2022

'It's gotten really bad': Union Pacific bumps up security after cargo thefts near LA rail yard

Break-ins used to be a "nuisance" for the railroad, but security concerns have led to plans for barriers and more enforcement, said CEO Lance Fritz.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2022

Nike says a 'sole train' helped mitigate supply chain disruptions

In addition to fast-tracking product to Memphis by rail, the brand also added several distribution centers and deployed 1,000 robots.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 25, 2022

'Insult to injury': Record rail demurrage adds to shipper costs

Storage fees skyrocketed in 2021 after an import surge snarled transportation networks. The ballooning revenues have shippers and railroads at odds over who's at fault for congestion.

By Sarah Zimmerman , Edwin Lopez • Jan. 12, 2022

Railroads faced service disruptions, congestion as intermodal demand grew

At times in 2021, there seemed to be more business than railroads could handle.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2021

CSX, Norfolk Southern say labor constraints are affecting service

Hiring and retention challenges are affecting the companies' abilities to handle increased intermodal demand, according to railroad executives.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 11, 2021

Georgia Ports Authority to convert 5 facilities into pop-up container yards

A yearlong rise in loaded import containers has ports looking for more space. Los Angeles and Long Beach are making similar moves.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2021

Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

Along with repairing roads and bridges, the legislation creates an office overseeing freight policies that encourage supply chain efficiencies.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated Nov. 15, 2021

Union Pacific steps up efforts to ease West Coast port congestion

The railroad is adding incentives for weekend drop offs and supporting the Port of Long Beach as it looks to move cargo out via rail instead of truck.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2021

In bid to free space, San Pedro Bay ports will charge ocean carriers fees for lingering containers

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach decided to delay implementing the fees until at least Nov. 22 after seeing a 26% drop in "aging cargo."

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 15, 2021

XPO Logistics adds capacity near Chicago amid intermodal congestion

A new 150,000 square-foot LTL facility will service industrial parts and other palletized freight, and help XPO manage a rebound in demand from manufacturers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2021

Union Pacific expands hours to support LA port's 24/7 schedule

The railroad said it wants to give shippers "every opportunity to move freight in and out of the terminal."

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 19, 2021

Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises

A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021

7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains

The goal is to transition quickly to round-the-clock operations, but "it's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," the Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka said.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 15, 2021

Kansas City Southern taps tech platform to boost transloading visibility

Shippers can now use the Commtrex platform to find the railroad's transloading centers by location, commodities handled and the services provided.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2021

Union Pacific to test robotic cranes at Chicago intermodal hub

The cranes will semi-autonomously load and unload containers at the Joliet terminal, which has been struggling to keep up with a flood of shipments.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2021