Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 22, 2025

Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025

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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

How FedEx’s Freight spinoff could impact shipper contracts

Experts say bundled agreements for LTL and parcel delivery services from the carrier are on the outs, potentially incentivizing customers to explore other trucking options.

By Max Garland • Aug. 7, 2025

Schneider starts early peak season surcharges for intermodal

The carrier is starting similar conversations with truckload customers about higher shipping costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025

Shippers are being more decisive despite uncertainty: Ryder

The Trump administration’s sweeping new tax law has provided clarity for some supply chain customers, CEO Robert Sanchez told investors.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025

De minimis’ end may boost intermodal cross-border activity

Meanwhile, the eradication of the exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong is roiling the air cargo sector, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025

Tariffs, economic uncertainties keep freight markets flat, analysts say

Truckload and LTL markets continue to face demand softness as shippers wait to see how trade policies evolve

By Alejandra Carranza • July 25, 2025

FedEx Freight delays LTL classification enforcement

The 150-day pause will give customers additional time to adjust, according to a notice from the company.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 22, 2025

Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot

WattEV's latest electric truck charging station continues the port's zero-emission efforts.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 18, 2025

JB Hunt peak surcharges begin earlier amid trade uncertainty

Tariffs slated later this summer are leading to varying feedback from customers as some expect a volume surge while others don't anticipate a change.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 16, 2025

Early peak season signals challenging market ahead for trucking

Shippers continued to frontload cargo in May ahead of tariffs, giving a boost to dry van volumes, but analysts note carriers still lack pricing power.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 25, 2025

Tariffs, manufacturing weakness expected to further drag down truckload demand

Carriers will "be playing catch-up for the rest of the year,” one analyst predicted.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 17, 2025

As Los Angeles Port volumes slow, truckers see less business

Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2025

JB Hunt, BNSF, GMXT launch cross-border intermodal service

All three companies seek to capitalize on the untapped potential from shippers converting over-the-road freight between the U.S. and Mexico to rail intermodal.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2025

PepsiCo expects nearly $1M in fuel savings for its EV semitrucks

The beverage and food company now has daytime charging access and more megawatt capacity at a bottling facility in Fresno, California.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 10, 2025

CH Robinson, Ikea, others join coalition to test heavy-duty EVs

Several carriers and shippers will test battery-electric vehicles along the U.S. I-10 corridor between Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2025

Port of Los Angeles presses ahead with EV transition amid regulation changes

The port will use Clean Truck Fund revenue to finance charging infrastructure and truck purchase vouchers.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2025

Port of Savannah mobile app to improve trucking efficiency

The Georgia Ports Authority aims to speed up supply chain operations through easier access to information, such as changes to terminal gate hours.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2025

Reacting to tariffs is easy. Preparing for the next disruption is smarter.

As global trade policies shift, the companies that thrive aren’t the ones reacting to headlines—they’re the ones planning for what’s next.

By Joe Greek • June 2, 2025

FedEx names CEO for Freight post-spinoff

John A. Smith, who led the LTL carrier from 2018 to 2021, will take the helm once the move is complete by next year.

By Max Garland • May 20, 2025

ArcBest sees 5 ways shippers are reacting to tariffs

COO Eddie Sorg described conversations with customers as a “mixed bag.” For example, some are utilizing more domestic manufacturing and supplier options.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 9, 2025

Tariff talks with shippers reflect a ‘muddied’ outlook, Werner says

The carrier reported lower utilization from “stop and go” activity as customers remained concerned around new duties.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 8, 2025

Volvo Group truck sales fall amid tariff uncertainty

The truck manufacturer lowered its North American market sales forecast as higher duties shake the marketplace.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 29, 2025

Why true supply chain innovation doesn’t mean reinventing the wheel

What if your next supply chain breakthrough is already in place?

April 28, 2025

US opens Section 232 probe into truck imports

The Trump administration’s latest such investigation could set the foundation for new sector-specific tariffs.

By Philip Neuffer • April 25, 2025