TMS integrations with digital freight brokers are gaining momentum

The partnerships meld capacity, loads, real-time rates and booking into an all-in-one platform for shippers.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 4, 2021

DSV's Agility M&A builds scale, clout in fragmented forwarding market

DSV feeds its appetite for acquisitions with a deal valued at more than $4 billion.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 28, 2021

Suez effects to stretch into June, container shortage to worsen

The Port of Antwerp said the blockage is expected to result in delayed ship calls and general operational challenges "throughout Q2."

By Matt Leonard • April 26, 2021

Ceva Logistics adds guaranteed airfreight capacity in volatile market

Shipper demand for sea-to-air conversions reduced airfreight capacity and increased rates in the aftermath of the Suez Canal blockage.

By Matt Leonard • April 22, 2021

JB Hunt doubles up on trailers, containers to meet shipper demand

Injecting equipment into the supply chain could ease capacity, though the COO said shippers will likely face capacity struggles throughout 2021.

By S.L. Fuller • April 22, 2021

5 freight technologies send supply chains on a greener path

A growing level of shipper interest, along with pressure from the public and regulators, is driving carriers to invest in more sustainable delivery options.

By Matt Leonard , S.L. Fuller • April 21, 2021

Warehouse rents rise, vacancies fall as import surge strains port markets

Without more construction, rental rates will continue to soar, one CBRE leader said.

By Matt Leonard • April 21, 2021

Kansas City Southern moves forward with offer from Canadian National

The deal still has to be approved by regulators, and it is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.

By Matt Leonard • Updated May 21, 2021

Ports break records with off-peak import deluge in March

Imported TEUs grew by almost 51% YoY across the U.S. in March, and the demand is expected to continue through the summer.

By Matt Leonard • April 19, 2021

Fridge No More puts 15-minute delivery to the test in the US

The company is now offering grocery delivery in two New York City neighborhoods, with plans to expand across the city by building 40 or more tiny fulfillment hubs. 

By Jeff Wells • April 16, 2021

Supply chains brace for container issues, blank sailings as ships cleared from Suez arrive at ports

Hapag-Lloyd reported some disruptions in its network with equipment shortages in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Czech Republic.

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2021

9 charts show the highs and lows of supply chains in Q1

By the end of March 2021, supply chains had spent more than a year fighting the fires of the pandemic.

By Shefali Kapadia , Matt Leonard • April 14, 2021

How the pandemic impacted demand at FedEx, Clorox and C&S Wholesale

Companies across industries began to shift operations in early 2020, as signs pointed to changes in demand and consumer habits.

By Matt Leonard • April 14, 2021

Final-mile challenges, transport costs cloud supply chain optimism

Nearly 70% of respondents in a GlobalTranz survey said they had trouble finding transportation partners to meet growing demand for final-mile delivery.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 14, 2021

Conagra incurs $15M in supply chain costs to keep up with demand

The company bypassed the distribution network it normally relies on and instead shipped directly from the plant or a single distribution center to the customers.

By Matt Leonard • April 13, 2021

Lamb Weston reports higher transport costs after pivot to spot trucking

The company usually relies more on rail for moving inventory from factories to distribution centers, but changes in production schedules necessitated a more flexible transportation option.

By Matt Leonard • April 9, 2021

Ever Given, general average and why shippers will share the costs of a ship's rescue

Shippers are in for a lengthy and complicated process to collect cargo and provide documentation to adjusters.

By Matt Leonard • April 8, 2021

Cascading effects of Texas winter storm bump up spot rates

Spring is here, and the polar vortex of mid-February is in the rearview mirror. But impacts on the spot market linger.

By Jim Stinson • April 7, 2021

Tight trucking capacity won't ease until later in 2021

The market has led to increases in freight spending, which was up nearly 17% YoY in February.

By Matt Leonard • April 6, 2021

Congested West Coast ports bring the heat to TL spot rates

Delayed off the coast of the Golden State are a mix of consumer and industrial needs that are likely to keep capacity tight and truckers busy.

By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2021

Walmart, H&M among retailers in US most exposed to Suez Canal disruptions

Construction and chemical companies are also expected to feel the impact, as more than 300 vessels wait to pass through the canal.

By Matt Leonard • March 31, 2021

Logistics costs eat into General Mills' margins

The company's CFO said he expects those increased expenses to abate once supply and demand even out and inventory levels are balanced.

By S.L. Fuller • March 30, 2021

Suez backlog starts moving, but port congestion expected to follow

Dozens of container ships missed ETAs at ports of call, and Maersk expects it to take a week to clear the backlog. 

By Matt Leonard • March 30, 2021

Shippers assess impact to cargo as Ever Given is freed from Suez Canal

Ikea confirmed it has containers on ships waiting to pass through the Suez Canal and said it "will consider all supply options available to secure the availability of our products."

By Matt Leonard • March 29, 2021

Container ships steer toward longer route around Cape of Good Hope to avoid Suez Canal

A Friday attempt to refloat Ever Given was unsuccessful, the vessel's technical manager said, and one analyst said the ship could be stuck for weeks.

By Matt Leonard • March 26, 2021