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

Proposed changes to de minimis law threaten supply chains

Preserving economic benefits of trade facilitation and improving national security require partnerships and technology.

By Todd Owen • Oct. 2, 2023

Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 16% in August

Despite lower annual container volumes during the month, the port saw total TEUs rise 12% when compared to 2019 levels.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 21% in August

The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes dipped 22% in August

Although container volumes dropped YoY, the total amount of TEUs processed increased compared to July.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 29, 2023

Zipline’s drone delivery plans expand with key FAA exemption

The company joins the likes of UPS in being able to operate commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023

Union Pacific speeds up cross-border intermodal transit times

Railroads are seeking competitive advantages like faster service to secure business from the rising nearshoring wave.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023

Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 15% in August

Shippers are still adjusting shipments to match current demand, a port executive said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2023

FedEx gains volume from UPS labor talks, Yellow bankruptcy in Q1

The carrier added 400,000 more packages a day by August's end as shippers fretted over a potential UPS strike.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2023

Port Houston container volumes decrease 20% in August

The drop marks the highest decline of the year so far, but follows a record August 2022 and July 2023.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2023

Port of Los Angeles sees the first volume increase in 13 months

Container volumes at the port were up 3% YoY in August.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon, Maersk renew biofuel shipping partnership

A new wrinkle in the logistics giants' ongoing efforts is the ability for Amazon to move goods on methanol-enabled ships.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Canadian National, Norfolk Southern add US-Canada intermodal service

The railroads’ joint venture will provide connections from Kansas City and Atlanta to several points across Canada beginning Oct. 2.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 19, 2023

Port of Long Beach cargo volumes dip 15% in August

Despite the year-over-year declines, port officials say total TEUs handled so far this year are in line with pre-pandemic figures.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 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

FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative

Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 12, 2023

Target offers more details on its delivery strategy

The retailer opened its 10th sortation center and is testing larger vehicles for delivery.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 8, 2023

Dollar General automates South Carolina distribution center

The technology will enable the retailer to process thousands of additional SKUs from its warehouse and improve storage.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2023

STB proposes reciprocal switching rule in push for improved rail service

The new rule would provide shippers a path to switching shipments to another nearby railroad if service levels are not adequate.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2023

Joann eyes $60M in product cost savings as suppliers offer concessions

The craft retailer thinks it can cut $200 million in business costs, the bulk of which comes from its supply chain as inflation eases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2023

Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels

Increased shipping restrictions and higher prices could be “especially problematic” as corn and soybean harvests advance, the USDA reported.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 7, 2023

Industry leaders react to West Coast ports contract ratification

Port leaders and government officials expressed relief at the approval of a six-year deal.

By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza • Updated Sept. 7, 2023

Norfolk Southern says train backlog recovery may take weeks

The railroad reported that a defect in its vendor software caused its systems to become unresponsive.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 1, 2023

ILWU ratifies 6-year contract

Approval of the contract ends more than a year of uncertainty surrounding West Coast ports and fears of a possible strike.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2023

Burlington drives down freight costs in Q2

The retailer renegotiated freight contracts and leveraged lower fuel rates to cut transportation costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 31, 2023