Port delays across the US double in-transit inventory times for Columbia Sportswear

The brand is encountering the bulk of its logistics issues in the U.S., as deliveries in Canada and Europe "have been much more timely," CEO Tim Boyle said.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2021

Schneider grows container fleet with the help of a chartered ship

The carrier added 1,600 intermodal containers in Q3 and expects to add at least another 1,600 in Q4, the CEO said.

By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 5, 2021

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak

For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021

Maersk buys Senator International, advancing its air cargo ambitions

The supply chain service provider is expanding its air fleet via a combination of acquisitions, charters and newly built aircraft.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated June 2, 2022

Seeking sustainability: Companies recognized for protecting blue whales and blue skies

Vessel Speed Reduction program contributes to sustainable maritime shipping.

By Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies • Nov. 1, 2021

Golden Week slowdowns provided little relief to shipping rates, congested ports

Shippers and forwarders are exploring solutions such as LCL, alternative ports and air charters. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 29, 2021

Hasbro hit by supply chain woes as $100M in orders go unfilled

Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker as supply chains continue to struggle to get goods into the U.S.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2021

In bid to free space, San Pedro Bay ports will charge ocean carriers fees for lingering containers

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach decided to delay implementing the fees until at least Nov. 22 after seeing a 26% drop in "aging cargo."

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 15, 2021

Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises

A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021

7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains

The goal is to transition quickly to round-the-clock operations, but "it's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," the Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka said.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 15, 2021

East Coast port volumes rise as some importers avoid West Coast congestion

Delays at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have sent importers looking for other options, but that is leading to congestion at East Coast ports, said Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, in an emailed analysis.

By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2021

Coca-Cola thinks 'outside the box,' books bulk vessels to ship supplies

Using three bulk vessels, Coca-Cola is moving 2,800 TEUs of material to keep production lines running across the world. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2021

'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain

Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 5, 2021

Delayed exports clog the wood pulp, toilet paper supply chain

Purchase limits at Costco and Sam's Club have more to do with raw material delays than a renewed run on toilet paper, one expert said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2021

Costco to charter 7 vessels for Transpacific routes

The vessels will provide Costco with about a quarter of its annual needs on the trade lane.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated March 15, 2022

Nike warns of shortages as ocean congestion, Vietnam shutdowns hurt inventory

Pre-pandemic, it took Nike about 40 days to move product from Asia to North America, said CFO Matt Friend. That has since doubled.

By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2021

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports extend truck hours amid cargo deluge

The ports' latest tweaks to their hours come after months of congestion and surging consumer demand.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 23, 2021

Retail's new fad? Charter ships to ensure sales, even if it's costly.

Companies are willing to spend money on chartering ships because the alternative of not having inventory in for peak season is worse, said Sea-Intelligence CEO and Founder Alan Murphy.

By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021

Supply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon

Businesses and consumers should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.

By Joe Dunlap • Sept. 21, 2021

FMC mulls rules to enforce detention, demurrage

The regulator is seeking input on whether subjecting ocean carriers and marine terminals to additional regulations would ease fee disputes.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Maersk buys omnichannel tech startup, furthering end-to-end ambitions

The ocean carrier invested in Huub back in 2019, and is now acquiring the cloud-based logistics startup with hopes of scaling it.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 15, 2021

Tight capacity, high rates leave Joann looking for cargo space

The crafts company is among retailers paying higher prices to guarantee space on ocean vessels. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 14, 2021

LA, Long Beach port congestion could disrupt $90B in trade: Russell

Solutions for a congested freight environment include shippers booking in advance even it means paying extra, carriers doubling orders for container ships and 3PLs adding drayage surcharges.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 9, 2021

Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions

Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2021

Carriers double container ship orders in 2021 as freight demand shows no signs of slowing

The orders still do not solve the immediate problem of current supply chain congestion as it will take years for the final delivery of the new vessels.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2021