Truckload volumes cooled in August as frontloading surge wanes

A push to pull cargo forward earlier in the year to dodge tariffs is affecting typical season demand for trucks, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 24, 2025

FedEx to launch healthcare-focused DUB-IND air cargo route

The flight, which will also transport other high-value verticals, is expected to cut transport times by one day, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 23, 2025

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern: Shippers flag merger concerns

The Rail Customer Coalition tells the Surface Transportation Board that fewer rail options could force shippers to pay more for poorer service.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 23, 2025

CH Robinson debuts cross-border service to maximize LTL trailers, minimize trucks

Using freight consolidation, the 3PL aims to help shippers save up to 40% in costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2025

CSX, CN agree to develop intermodal service into Tennessee

The offering will transport international containers from Canada’s West Coast gateways through Memphis directly to Nashville.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 18, 2025

US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review

Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025

UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets

The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 16, 2025

UP-NS merger: Boosting supply chains with Lincoln’s vision

A coast-to-coast, single-line railroad would eliminate the inefficiency of interchanges, writes Seton Hall University Assistant Professor Danielle Zanzalari.

By Danielle Zanzalari • Sept. 15, 2025

Werner Enterprises employs AI to combat cargo theft

The technology is “playing a pretty hefty role” in protecting shipped goods, per Jordan Strawn, the carrier's SVP of logistics.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2025

How a transcontinental railroad could speed up intermodal transfers

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their $85 billion combination would reduce crosstown truck transfers in Chicago that add cost, complexity and transit time.

By Bill Stephens • Sept. 10, 2025

Falling air cargo spot rates signal market uncertainty

Despite the downward pressure, demand for air cargo increased 5% YoY in August.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 9, 2025

Werner expects cross-border benefits as manufacturers invest more in Mexico

The carrier says companies’ moves to expand shifts, equipment and facilities in the country could ultimately translate into more northbound traffic.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2025

Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025

Despite trade worries, transportation execs see a strong market

Underlying metrics continue to point in a positive direction for freight services amid trade turmoil.

By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2025

Cargo frontloading peaks in July as inventory holding costs surge

The Port of Los Angeles saw record volumes last month, but the influx is putting added pressure on the middle mile, with costs soon expected to flow downstream.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 14, 2025

July air cargo volumes up as shippers circumvent tariffs

Global spot rates from Southeast Asia to North America fell 16% YoY as capacity constraints eased.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 13, 2025

The wrong track: Why the STB should reject rail’s latest power grab

A merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would exacerbate existing issues like declining service standards, writes Alliance for Chemical Distribution CEO Eric Byer.

By Eric Byer • Aug. 11, 2025

De minimis’ end may boost intermodal cross-border activity

Meanwhile, the eradication of the exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong is roiling the air cargo sector, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025

Tariffs, economic uncertainties keep freight markets flat, analysts say

Truckload and LTL markets continue to face demand softness as shippers wait to see how trade policies evolve

By Alejandra Carranza • July 25, 2025

Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs

The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.

By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2025

BNSF launches expedited Los Angeles-to-Houston rail service

The railway operator can cut transport times for shippers by as much as 48 hours using the new service, according to a spokesperson.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 24, 2025

Air cargo prices lose more altitude in June

Most trade lanes recorded year-over-year rate declines as tariff uncertainty and excess capacity spurred a broad market slowdown, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • July 23, 2025

Transloading and pool distribution emerge as fixes to border bottlenecks

More freight from Mexico, more friction at the border. Here’s the fix.

July 21, 2025

Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot

WattEV's latest electric truck charging station continues the port's zero-emission efforts.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 18, 2025

Ocean cargo volumes to rebound in July: NRF port tracker

Volumes at U.S. ports are expected to increase by 2% to 2.36 million TEUs during the month following a delay of country-specific tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • July 16, 2025