Truck traffic grinds to a halt at Port of Oakland due to protests

One terminal closed for the day on Tuesday as longshore workers declined to cross a protest line.

By Edwin Lopez • July 20, 2022

Port of Oakland closes night gates due to trucker protests

Protests over a California labor law have contributed to a rise in import container dwell times, according to project44 data.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2022

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

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'NO TO AB5': Hundreds of California port truckers protest labor law

The work stoppage has had no impact on port operations, but officials are monitoring the situation, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Colin Campbell • July 14, 2022

DB Schenker acquires USA Truck for $435M

The deal is part of DB Schenker's ambitions to become a major transportation player in North America.

By Edwin Lopez , Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2022

Sysco moves drivers, warehouse workers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

The food distributor will also be delivering six days a week to improve asset utilization.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2022

Stephen Lyons will be the next US port envoy

The retired general of the U.S. Transportation Command will replace John Porcari as the officer in charge of easing freight bottlenecks.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2022

US Foods adapts delivery routes to changing order patterns

The company aims to cut wasted miles and remap routes so customers are directed to the most efficient distribution center.

By Max Garland • May 26, 2022

Disruption has fundamentally altered the shipper-3PL relationship

Adaptation and bold sourcing strategies are key for logistics leaders to ensure they're getting the best value. 

By Matthew Beckett • April 27, 2022

Truckload rates expected to plateau in Q2 as demand cools

Spot rates are falling, but contractual pricing power remains with the carriers.

By Max Garland • April 25, 2022

JB Hunt reports rising trucking demand as rail challenges restrict intermodal

Rail velocity prevented the carrier from further capitalizing on high intermodal demand.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 20, 2022

Lamb Weston slows production lines after poor potato harvest

The company's primary growing regions in the Pacific Northwest encountered extreme summer heat, resulting in fewer, lower-quality potatoes.

By Max Garland • April 19, 2022

China backlog, rising dwell times pose threat to Port of Los Angeles rebound

The issues loom as cargo volumes are rising at the port, with more imports on the way.

By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2022

With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

By Kate Magill • April 12, 2022

Manufacturing orders down, prices up amid war in Ukraine, China shutdowns

Persistent extended lead times, which have pushed many companies to place orders in advance, could ease sometime in the summer, said ISM's Timothy Fiore.

By Colin Campbell • April 7, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for supply chains

The president's requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.

By Colin Campbell • March 30, 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

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

Costco grows its LTL arm to fulfill 85% of big-and-bulky home deliveries

The retailer's acquisition of a middle- and final-mile carrier as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold has allowed it to take more control over its delivery process.

By Max Garland • 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

Ocean carriers, ports want to grow the South Atlantic Chassis Pool

A rise in volumes has the ports looking for ways to expand equipment availability and improve efficiency. Their plan is to give the pool manager more control. 

By Colin Campbell • 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

White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks

The Biden administration looks to expand zero-emission technology as it announces a proposal to dramatically curb truck emissions by 2031.

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

Fuel surcharges loom for shippers as Ukraine crisis drives up oil prices

As the price of oil surpasses $100 per barrel, trucking companies are expected to pass on the costs.

By Jim Stinson • March 4, 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