American Eagle’s logistics arm adds Saks Off Fifth, Fanatics as customers

Six months after announcing its Quiet Logistics acquisition, the retailer is on the hunt for more clients.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2022

How an infant formula plant shutdown unraveled into a national crisis

A timeline shows how safety issues at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan led to inventory shortfalls nationwide.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 23, 2022

'Ripple effect': How Shanghai's lockdown is dampening Port of Oakland volumes

Fewer ships called at the Port of Oakland than last year as delays in China led carriers to shift schedules.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 27, 2022

US Foods adapts delivery routes to changing order patterns

The company aims to cut wasted miles and remap routes so customers are directed to the most efficient distribution center.

By Max Garland • May 26, 2022

More ports to join Supply Chain Information Highway

The Port of Long Beach wants to expand the visibility platform from "coast-to-coast," and is starting with familiar partners.

By Colin Campbell • May 24, 2022

Expedited drayage, airfreight helps Sovos tackle ocean congestion

The owner of brands such as Rao's pasta sauce is also adding to its domestic manufacturing footprint to wield greater control over its supply chain.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 20, 2022

Carriers, shippers grapple with how to cut emissions in airfreight

The airfreight industry is rolling out environmentally-minded initiatives. Will it be enough for shippers to stick with the emissions-heavy mode?

By Max Garland • May 18, 2022

CMA CGM, Air France-KLM sign exclusive air cargo partnership

The France-based companies will combine their cargo networks, freighter capacity and dedicated services.

By Max Garland • May 18, 2022

FMC proposes 6 changes to automated carrier fees

The FMC seeks public comment on or before June 9 on tariff access fees and co-loading definition.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2022

CMA CGM encourages US cargo flow with container return incentive

The ocean carrier is offering $300 per container returned early in eligible locations, from Los Angeles to Memphis.

By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • May 16, 2022

'Trade is holding steady': Los Angeles port has yet to see impact of Shanghai lockdowns

The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan has helped prioritize Southern California-bound cargo and mitigate disruptions, according to the Port of Los Angeles.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 10, 2022

STB orders 4 railroads to give service updates as congestion disrupts shipper operations

The board will use the railroads' data over the next six months to assess whether further regulation is warranted.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 10, 2022

Shanghai airport sees two-thirds capacity drop following COVID-19 lockdowns

Export volume has shifted to North China, but airports have encountered backlogs "and rates have increased a lot," said Crane Worldwide Logistics.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2022

West Coast port labor talks are taking place. Here's what's at stake.

Officials from both parties have made it clear they aim to avoid disruption, but the talks will cover some difficult ground.

By Edwin Lopez • May 9, 2022

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China

Fast ocean shipping, increased air cargo capacity and collaboration with suppliers are part of the auto company's playbook.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2022

Shippers push FMC to expand oversight on demurrage, terminal dwell fees

The National Shipper Advisory Committee wants regulators to have more oversight on intermodal cargo and ensure that costs associated with dwell fees aren't passed along to customers. 

By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • May 4, 2022

Railroads say higher volumes, labor constraints present obstacles to better service

Carriers laid out plans to reduce operating inventory and ramp up hiring during an emergency hearing. But executives noted relief is likely months away.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 28, 2022

Shippers press regulators to intervene as rail service challenges mount

At an emergency hearing, shippers warned regulators rail service issues could increase shipping delays and bring new supply shocks.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2022

Truckload rates expected to plateau in Q2 as demand cools

Spot rates are falling, but contractual pricing power remains with the carriers.

By Max Garland • April 25, 2022

Rail regulators propose easier path for shippers to get service relief

Businesses and agricultural producers say missed switches, equipment shortages and major delays have in some cases led to production shutdowns.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 25, 2022

Joann paid $35.3M more for ocean freight to free up stranded containers

"Significantly higher" container rates, transloading fees and demurrage tripled the retailer's freight costs from the previous quarter.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 22, 2022

Expedited shipping lanes gain momentum as congestion persists

One freight forwarder said the services are oversubscribed as shippers look for speed and reliability in ocean shipping.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 20, 2022

JB Hunt reports rising trucking demand as rail challenges restrict intermodal

Rail velocity prevented the carrier from further capitalizing on high intermodal demand.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 20, 2022

Fewer cars, more locomotives: Union Pacific, BNSF try to clear congestion

A deluge of cargo has Union Pacific threatening to meter traffic if shippers don't voluntarily reduce inventory.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 14, 2022

China backlog, rising dwell times pose threat to Port of Los Angeles rebound

The issues loom as cargo volumes are rising at the port, with more imports on the way.

By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2022