Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service

Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023

Convoy closes, unable to find buyer

The logistics startup’s CEO and co-founder blamed weak freight and capital markets in a layoff letter to employees. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 19, 2023

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 4, 2025

Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts

Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2023

Government shutdown would largely spare trucking regulators

While Congress' inability to fund the government by Oct. 1 could affect air traffic and some rail workers, trucking agencies have their own source of funds.

By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2023

‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2023

FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots

The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.

By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023

Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2,000 trucks by year’s end

The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 18, 2023

Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 12, 2023

CH Robinson optimizes with tech, reducing costs for shippers, CEO says

The brokerage reported productivity gains amid downsizing, getting closer to achieving a long-term goal.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2023

Shippers pushing former Yellow freight across LTL market

As much as half of Yellow’s freight could go to carriers outside the top 10, analysts wrote in a research note.

By David Taube • Aug. 18, 2023

Yellow’s top 30 unsecured creditors may see little or no money

The government’s estimated 30% stake in the bankrupt company puts it first in line for funds raised through sales of the LTL carrier’s assets, an expert says.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 16, 2023

What’s behind the summer of supply chain labor unrest?

From port disruptions to UPS and Yellow's dust-ups with the Teamsters, disputes between unions and employers are a recurring threat to the steady flow of goods.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2023

4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

Yellow files for bankruptcy

The company had posted notices in late July it was ceasing operations.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 7, 2023

Yellow shutdown may lead to sticker shock for shippers, analysts say

With bankruptcy looming for the major LTL carrier and its low-cost services, shippers will likely see rate hikes for similar services.

By David Taube • Aug. 4, 2023

Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.

By David Taube • Aug. 3, 2023

Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023

Yellow ceases operations, bankruptcy expected

The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals Sunday.

By Colin Campbell • July 31, 2023

California ports get more than $700M in federal grants

Many of the grants are specifically designed to help speed the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2023

Teamsters call off Yellow strike at the 11th hour

The Central States Pension Fund granted the LTL carrier another 30 days to make $50 million in pension and benefit payments.

By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2023

General Mills adds warehouse automation to streamline supply chain

The company implemented warehouse automation in four locations and has "other projects in the works,” a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 17, 2023

Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

By Sara Samora • July 14, 2023

Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say

Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

By Larry Avila • July 13, 2023

Uncertainty at Yellow sparks freight shift to other carriers

Some shippers are sending their loads to other LTL carriers over concerns about the company's future, TD Cowen analysts say.

By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2023