Trucking capacity crunch draws shippers to intermodal

Shippers are taking advantage of current market conditions before intermodal pricing catches up to over-the-road rates, per Uber Freight.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 1, 2026

Matson responds to growing cargo theft in intermodal shipments

Shippers now have two additional security levels when moving their international cargo from Los Angeles to BNSF network destinations.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 30, 2026

Norfolk Southern says higher fuel costs could spur intermodal volumes

CEO Mark George said rising gas prices tied to the Iran war may lead to greater coal demand, which could boost the rail carrier's utility business.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 2026

Diesel prices surge even higher due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38

Per-gallon costs surpassed $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on carriers and shippers.   

By David Taube • March 24, 2026

Hugo Boss aims to cut air freight for cost, emissions benefits

The fashion brand wants air transportation to be an exception in its logistics approach, rather than a regularly used mode of transit.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2026

Transpacific trade remains stable amid Iran war, port exec says

While Port of Los Angeles cargo flows are steady, soaring oil prices are being passed on to ocean shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 18, 2026

How the Iran conflict is impacting global ocean shipping flows

Red Sea market recovery has been pushed back while congestion could lead to surcharges, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen said at TPM26 by S&P Global.

By Kelly Stroh • March 11, 2026

Iran conflict tests 2026 air cargo outlook

The U.S. air freight market faces vulnerability as some Middle East corridors are critical for pharmaceuticals and retail volumes, Chief Airfreight Officer Niall van de Wouw said.

By Kelly Stroh • March 9, 2026

Turning logistics data into a massive competitive advantage

The newly released Gartner® Market Guide for FAP Providers highlights the rising use of AI to accelerate the audit process. However, the conversation must evolve.

March 9, 2026

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

Iran conflict snarls 10% of world’s container fleet: ONE CEO

Carriers will begin to reshuffle cargo and prioritize empty vessels, which will impact freight rates, Ocean Network Express executive Jeremy Nixon said at TPM26 by S&P Global.

By Kelly Stroh • March 3, 2026

Iran conflict disrupts ocean, air cargo networks

Carriers enacted temporary suspensions and surcharges following strikes from the U.S. and Israel on the country, which could introduce supply chain volatility.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2026

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

Shipper purchase orders hold steady despite tariff uncertainty

Meetings with China and the USMCA negotiation could further shake up supply chains, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 25, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Zim in $4.2B deal

Under the deal, Hapag-Lloyd will operate a fleet of more than 400 vessels, creating a capacity of over 3 million TEUs.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 18, 2026

Early Lunar New Year spurs air cargo volume boost

The metric rose by 7% in January year over year, but the average spot rate declined by 1%, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 17, 2026

How a combined UP-NS railroad would alter market dynamics

The potential tie-up would create another level of industry giant, raising concerns about rate increases and regional competitive balance.

By Bill Stephens • Feb. 11, 2026

Why “Global by Design” is becoming the defining advantage in freight audit and payment

‘Global by Design’ is what companies should demand from their freight audit and payment partners.

Feb. 9, 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

UPS retires MD-11 aircraft fleet after deadly crash

The carrier aims to fill the void in capacity with new Boeing 767s, CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 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

US ports may see muted spring after 2025 surge

While Lunar New Year activity will spur ocean cargo volume increases in January, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates project year-over-year declines in subsequent months.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 27, 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