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

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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

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

How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty

Representatives for the carriers say their surplus containers will remain parked until demand recovers.

By Larry Avila • June 27, 2023

Trucking spot rates should be on the rise: ACT Research

“We are on track for a record contraction in labor capacity this year, which is key to the bottoming process,” senior analyst Tim Denoyer said in a statement.

By David Taube • June 21, 2023

CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO

Dave Bozeman is expected to take over leadership at the brokerage June 26.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023

Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023

US Foods says focus on supply chain performance contributed to Q1 sales boost

The food company intends to expand its Pronto truck delivery service by up to seven markets this year.

By Larry Avila • June 5, 2023

2 terminals at Port of Long Beach close truck gates

As one gate closure extends until Tuesday, and another pops up in Los Angeles, industry observers warned the sudden closures could lead to congestion and other fallout.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Carranza • Updated June 5, 2023

Labor disruptions throughout West Coast ports sow uncertainty

Five ports in California and Washington experienced issues Friday as terminal jobs went unfilled. Stakeholders warn ripple effects could be felt in the coming days.

By Edwin Lopez • June 3, 2023

Geodis buys Southern Companies, bolstering drayage services

The transport and logistics company says the addition gives it access to seven ports in the southern U.S.

By Larry Avila • June 1, 2023

How a DHL center in Seattle moves 4,000 packages daily

A team of 78 at the facility ensures electronics, fashion merchandise and more get delivered in the Emerald City.

By Kelly Stroh • May 30, 2023

US Foods to purchase Renzi Foodservice

The acquisition will enable the food distributor to expand its service area into central upstate New York.

By Larry Avila • May 25, 2023

ContainerPort Group moves to 8-acre terminal in South Carolina

The North Charleston site will help the drayage and logistics provider grow its dedicated services business, which launched last fall.

By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2023

Sysco touts improved retention rate as it keeps eyes on growth

The food distributor's Q3 sales were up nearly 12% YoY amid a targeted push to keep employees.

By Larry Avila • May 22, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023

Walmart, Cummins partner on trucks powered by compressed natural gas

The retailer says incorporating alternative fuel vehicles and EVs is a step toward its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2040.

By Larry Avila • May 3, 2023

Bed Bath and Beyond bankruptcy hits Ryder profits

The logistics company provided distribution management services for the bankrupt retailer.

By David Taube • May 2, 2023

FedEx Freight to close 29 locations, furlough more workers

The less-than-truckload unit has been cutting costs and streamlining its network as demand continues to decline.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2023

RoadOne acquires Ace Transport Miami

The Florida expansion boosts the logistics provider’s offerings between the U.S. and Latin America for customers.

By Larry Avila • May 1, 2023

CPKC secures Knight-Swift intermodal deal

The TL and LTL carrier will link with the newly formed railroad for cross-border operations between Mexico and the U.S.

By David Taube • April 26, 2023

CPKC inks intermodal deal with Schneider

The trucking company will provide service along the railroad's north-south corridor, which connects the U.S. and Mexico.

By Larry Avila • April 21, 2023

NFI acquisition expands warehouse, distribution space

The deal will expand the company’s footprint in Canada and its reach into the retail sector.

By Larry Avila • April 19, 2023