Shenzhen charters freighter to reduce Hong Kong border snags

China's efforts to curb COVID-19's spread have already put pressure on air cargo rates and forced carriers to adapt.

By Max Garland • March 21, 2022

TL spot rates climb as Canadian Pacific shuts down due to labor dispute

The railroad locked out workers and is halting operations after failing to reach an agreement with the union. 

By Max Garland • Updated March 20, 2022

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain, including severe weather, geopolitical turmoil and trade uncertainty. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to navigate disruptions. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Weather, disease spark citrus supply woes

Prices of fruit including oranges and tangerines have spiked, according to the Consumer Price Index.

By Chris Casey • March 17, 2022

Port of Los Angeles container volumes could 'soften' this spring

The ripple effects of factory shutdowns in China might benefit port operations, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a briefing.

By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022

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

Supply chains top CFO business risk concerns

Finance leaders are wrestling with shortages and delays while demand-side pressure from customers can require costly inventory build-up. 

By Robert Freedman • March 15, 2022

Shenzhen lockdowns to further shock supply chains

Some companies have already suspended operations as coronavirus restrictions hit one of China's prominent manufacturing and port cities.

By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2022

Biden bans more imports from Russia

Alcohol and seafood are on the latest list of products affected as the U.S. prepares to alter trade relations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 11, 2022

Ukraine crisis, rising fuel costs drive up air cargo surcharges

Airspace restrictions have also rendered some flights between Asia and Europe economically infeasible, said Flexport executive Neel Jones Shah.

By Max Garland • March 11, 2022

Russia bans wide range of exports in response to Western sanctions

The country will suspend exports of over 200 products including medical and tech equipment until the end of the year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 10, 2022

'Every ship is full': Ocean issues expected to continue through 2023

Low capacity and vessel delays are here to stay, industry insiders said at the TPM22 conference in Long Beach, California. 

By Alejandra Carranza • March 9, 2022

'Price-wage spiral' boosting inflation: Moody's

CFOs confront the harshest inflationary pressures in decades, with supply bottlenecks and labor market pressures persisting.

By Jim Tyson • March 9, 2022

White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US

President Joe Biden said the actions would "inflict further pain on Putin, but there will be cost as well here."

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 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

Long flights, grounded fleets: How the war in Ukraine could alter heavy airfreight capacity

Many planes capable of transporting heavy goods are part of fleets from Ukraine and Russia.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2022

Ukraine war compounds supply chain issues in construction

The conflict is likely to drive fuel, copper and aluminum prices higher.

By Joe Bousquin • March 3, 2022

Old Dominion embargoes shipments into Ontario due to backlog, weather

The LTL aims to lift its embargo by the end of the week, according to Chip Overbey, senior vice president of strategic planning.

By Colin Campbell • March 3, 2022

Debt is a hidden financial risk in retail supply chains

A high debt load could lead to operational weaknesses that flow upstream, according to RapidRatings' James Gellert.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2022

Air Canada will add 3 freighters in 2022 to diversify, maintain cargo growth

The airline temporarily converted some of its passenger aircraft to all-cargo configurations in 2021. Now, it's adding permanent all-cargo flights.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2022

Freight forwarders warm up to the idea of shipper-owned containers

Container xChange found 18% more freight forwarders were willing to transport a shipper-owned container than in years past.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 25, 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

Russia's invasion of Ukraine throws another wrench into supply chains

Carriers are halting operations and suppliers are at risk. War is "a worst-case scenario," one analyst said.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 24, 2022

Kellogg to invest $2M in program helping rice farmers cut greenhouse gas emissions

The CPG giant will work closely with producers in the Lower Mississippi River Basin who grow the commodity, a key ingredient in its Rice Krispies and Special K cereals.

By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022

White House invests $35M to tackle rare earth supply vulnerabilities

China's foothold on the mineral supply chain has the U.S. looking to bolster domestic production.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 23, 2022

Corporate buyers get creative as demand for renewable energy spikes

Renewable energy procurement continues to break records and shows no signs of slowing. Market leaders say the relentless demand is prompting buyers to consider creative solutions and assume more risk.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 17, 2022