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Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
Deep Dive // Baltimore bridge collapse
The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
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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.
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FMCSA extends Baltimore bridge collapse emergency waivers
The second, and likely final, extension of electronic logging devices and hours of service rules ends June 22.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
3PL to open Texas transportation center in Q3
The site will coordinate drayage, intermodal and final-mile services for ITS Logistics’ Fort Worth distribution hub.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
Transfix sells brokerage to NFI, pivots its business
The digital firm will focus on selling software as a service.
By David Taube • June 6, 2024 -
Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers
The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024 -
Canada border disruption? What shippers should know about a possible strike
If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.
By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024 -
Forum Mobility breaks ground on Port of Long Beach charging station
The facility will be equipped with 44 dispensers to power trucking fleets, including Amazon's.
By S.L. Fuller • May 24, 2024 -
Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach
The resources generated by the new system will support Toyota Logistics Services’ vehicle-processing and distribution center at the port.
By S.L. Fuller • May 23, 2024 -
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How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024 -
Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center
The facility places suppliers' less-than-truckload shipments into truckload hauls before sending them off to regional distribution centers.
By S.L. Fuller • May 13, 2024 -
Amazon to roll out 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in California
The Volvo VNR Electric trucks are the company's largest deployment of Class 8 vehicles.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024 -
Union Pacific launches premium service between Southern California and Chicago
The railroad's new domestic intermodal route cuts transit times from five to three days.
By Larry Avila • May 8, 2024 -
How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics management tasks
The broker hopes speeding up responses to emailed quote and appointment requests will improve productivity.
By Larry Avila , Edwin Lopez • May 8, 2024 -
How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024 -
Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
By Edwin Lopez • April 30, 2024 -
White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization
Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.
By Larry Avila • April 24, 2024 -
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How Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2024 -
Federal FLOW program welcomes more members
ITS Logistics and RoadEx America joined the Department of Transportation initiative to better share data across supply chains.
By Colin Campbell • April 18, 2024 -
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Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
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Virginia, Pennsylvania join Maryland in relaxing trucking tax rules
The states and federal government have moved to provide relief after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.
By Colin Campbell • Updated April 11, 2024 -
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$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024