Industry Pulse: Start of peak season drives up rail demand

August is one of the strongest months for intermodal shipments each year, as retailers stock up for back-to-school and holiday sales.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 11, 2017

How 9/11 forced efficiency upon supply chains

The rise of data-driven customs processes since 9/11 have translated into bottom-line gains for supply chains, while safeguarding the country's security.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 11, 2017

WA implements pay-per-mile tax pilot to solve funding gap

State and local infrastructure support and repair don't end simply because owners navigate toward more fuel-efficient vehicles.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 11, 2017

Report: Automated payments can help shippers streamline supply chains

Automation not only saves shippers money but it also limits inaccuracies.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma batters FL with another haymaker against US supply chains

Every hurricane cripples supply chains, but two Category 4 storms ravaging three commodity exporters will create unprecedented costs.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 8, 2017

Attempt to delay ELD enforcement fails in House vote

Despite a last-ditch effort to push back ELD mandate implementation by two years, truckers will face new regulation piled on top of old rules that may be in need of a makeover.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 8, 2017

Cargo rolled over? Two startups propose a new way to contract for shipping

NYSHEX and 300cubits take on the shipping industry's age-old battle against unenforceable contracts.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 7, 2017

Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill

More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the latest two hurricanes to hit the mainland U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

STB rejects Chicago rail bypass proposal

Great Lakes Basin Transportation failed to prove it was financially ready to build a new rail line.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Port of Corpus Christi to begin dredging without federal help

Tired of waiting for delayed federal funds, the port commission advanced engineers $32.2 million to begin a much-needed dredging project.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Carrier rate hikes fail to materialize, excess capacity to blame

Despite solid fundamentals in 2017, ocean freight rate increases did not materialize.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Freight and oil bounce back, but extent of Harvey damage still unknown

Ports, rail, trucking and air freight resumed limited operations last weekend, but some refineries are combating hazardous leaks while crude oil movement remains delayed.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 6, 2017

Industry Pulse: Air freight growth nearly doubled in 2016

The International Air Transport Association's annual report found that despite "weak" global trade, air freight is on the rise.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 5, 2017

'Trucker Lives Matter' protest will launch Sept. 5

The truckers' protest could add pressure to the capacity shortage exacerbated by Hurricane Harvey, but if supply chain managers communicate with their carriers, they may avoid detrimental delays.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 5, 2017

Maersk expands cold chain capacity to India

Carriers are taking advantage of a growing demand for cold chain products, as changing economies boost purchasing power around the world.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 1, 2017

Costco and others drop trucking line despite company reboot

After being accused of labor abuses, Pacific 9 Transportation is struggling to find companies willing to use its trucking services.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 31, 2017

Supply chains face potential legal trouble in Hurricane Harvey fallout

The EPA approved emergency fuel waivers, refineries released millions of pounds of pollutants and some supply chains could face litigation. Here's what you need to know about mitigating the crisis.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 31, 2017

Harrison details plan for CSX in letter to STB

The letter highlights several of the root causes of CSX delays and provides clarity concerning the chief executive's goals for the railroad.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2017

Harvey could drive up gas prices, losses

Not only is all freight suspended, but oil refineries are shuttered, which will likely cause gas prices to mushroom while supply chains falter.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 29, 2017

Partially assembled bombs on cargo planes threaten global supply chains

America's TSA may change security protocols to protect passengers and cargo after security personnel discovered an "IKEA-style" bomb on a flight en route to Australia.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017

Industry Pulse: Despite recent growth, trucking slumps in July

July 2017 fell below July 2015 levels, shipments and expenditures increased 1.4% YoY, suggesting that trucking won't wane long-term.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 28, 2017

NYK Line plans to test autonomous ship by 2019

The Japanese carrier would send its autonomous ship across the Pacific Ocean to North America.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 28, 2017

Logistically Minded: Drones, Amazon or monetary policy — which is the bigger disruptor?

Supply chains are facing disruption from new technologies and business competitors, but President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve may yet play the largest role.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 25, 2017

Maersk partners with CargoMetrics to upgrade data tools

After recovering from Nyetya, Maersk partners with CargoMetrics to streamline supply chain processes with new tech.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 25, 2017

Typhoon Hato kicks off hurricane season as Harvey closes in on Houston

Flexport's Neel Jones Shah explores how each storm presents a unique challenge to supply chains as peak season nears.  

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 25, 2017