Hormel Foods faces transportation cost pressures

Tighter freight capacity in fiscal Q1 led to higher logistics expenses as the company continues to deal with elevated beef and pork prices.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 5, 2026

Diesel prices continue upward trend as Iran conflict prompts more constraints

Prices had already been rising for most of the year, but crude oil and shipping routes are facing immediate pressure from turmoil in the region.

By David Taube • March 4, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Norfolk Southern, CMA CGM partner on intermodal service

The Midwest-to-West Coast offering aims to better convert long-haul highway freight to rail, a spokesperson for the railroad told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 27, 2026

Maersk expands ground network with new Southern California hub

The logistics giant’s new facility adds 22 doors to expedite freight movement in and out of the region.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 13, 2026

FedEx Freight targets strategic density in spin-off

“We believe door count — not terminal count — is the most relevant measure of our network capacity,” the business said in a key securities filing ahead of the June spinoff.

By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2026

Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026

5 logistics trends to watch in 2026

Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2026

CH Robinson AI agents fast-track responses in missed LTL pickups

The technology is saving over 350 hours of manual work per day, the business said.

By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2026

5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026

Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025

FedEx Freight notches challenging quarter, progress toward spinoff

The company’s LTL spinoff remains on track for 2026, but sustained weak market conditions prompted revised business forecasting.

By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2025

Truckload market faces lackluster Q4 outlook, improvement in 2026

Recent interest rates cuts could help manufacturing, a critical driver of freight activity, broker RXO said.

By David Taube • Dec. 12, 2025

DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

The 3PL plans to grow its EV truck fleet in 2026 as part of its long-term net-zero plan. 

By David Taube • Dec. 10, 2025

Compete or complement? Trucking foresees mixed intermodal impact from merger of rail giants

Winners and losers will emerge in road transport as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces, according to industry experts.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 9, 2025

10 Roads Express to permanently shutter

The closing, driven by a 70% loss in revenue from the U.S. Postal Service, affects thousands of workers, the company told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Dec. 2, 2025

CH Robinson expands presence in El Paso, TX, fueled by cross-border growth

The brokerage added 450,000 square feet of warehousing and cross-docking space in the Texas city.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 1, 2025

Schneider National launches Fast Track premium rail service

The carrier said it can deliver up to two days faster transit times than its competitors on key U.S. and Mexico lanes. 

By Larry Avila • Nov. 20, 2025

Carriers thwarted by lack of pricing from OEMs, Covenant execs say

Truck-specific tariffs and other duties are complicating order books, stakeholders say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2025

Covenant sees bids at ‘all-time highs,’ CEO says

Bids are up 17% since August, which usually doesn’t occur until November through February, CEO David Parker said in a recent earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2025

Trucking carriers work to combat soft market

Less-than-truckload providers are prioritizing profitability over volume to weather the downward freight cycle, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 29, 2025

Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

By David Taube • Oct. 22, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

The new blueprint for high-stakes supply chains

High-stakes supply chains demand precision, security, and trust—failure isn’t an option.

Oct. 6, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

This year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Jan. 30, 2026

Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2025