FedEx adds on-demand customs brokerage to Freightos

The partnership includes new digital services for multi-modal rate management and sales; air pricing, quoting and ebooking; and customs brokerage.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 28, 2020

Coronavirus renders nearly 9% of container shipping fleets inactive

Two million TEUs of capacity is now inactive, surpassing the previous record for blank sailing seen during the great recession.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 28, 2020

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Maersk secures $5B in credit tied to emissions progress

The carrier aims to cut carbon emissions by 60% per cargo moved by 2030. ​

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 27, 2020

Ports of LA, Long Beach agree to jointly tackle pain point: visibility

The ports plan to involve stakeholders from shipping lines, cargo owners and drayage to address issues related to gate velocity, cargo predictability and chassis availability. 

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 26, 2020

Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management

Companies are finding workarounds as COVID-19 cases and heightened e-commerce demand continue to disrupt supply chains.

By Matt Leonard • Updated June 21, 2022

Maersk suspends 2020 earnings guidance

Beyond COVID-19, other economic factors may be exerting greater than expected pressure on shipping volume, as Maersk reported less than 1% loaded volume growth in 2019.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated March 20, 2020

Maersk expands US warehousing network with $545M acquisition

The move supports the carrier's goal of transporting customer goods "from factory floor to store door," and increasing its end-to-end service market share in North America.

By Morgan Forde • Updated April 2, 2020

Carriers report reefer, truck shortages in China's stalled supply chains

One logistics company recommended booking trucking services two days in advance as a result of the driver shortage.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2020

Maersk's new CFO brings M&A experience to shipping giant

Patrick Jany joins the shipping giant from Clariant, a company that highlights its work to create a sustainable supply chain, and where mergers and acquisitions fell under his purview.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 2020

NRF: Coronavirus could cause 13% import drop at US ports

Before the outbreak, the National Retail Federation predicted February imports would be 1.54 million TEUs. The forecast has slid to 1.41 million.

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 11, 2020

Hyundai, Airbus stop production as coronavirus leaves manufacturers scrambling

Two Hyundai suppliers, Kyungshin and Yura Corporation, have announced plans to increase production outside of China to make up for supply shortages and plan to resume production Sunday at their Chinese locations.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2020

East Coast ports see growth in 2019 while West Coast imports fall

The Port of Long Beach saw the largest decline with an 8% year-over-year drop in imports. Savannah saw the most growth at 7%.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 3, 2020

Maersk, CMA CGM blank sailings as coronavirus spreads

The coronavirus has prolonged a Lunar New Year production shutdown in China, exacerbating the usual seasonal slump on trade lanes out of Asia. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 3, 2020

Container line group sets track and trace standards

Adoption of common standards is critical to ensure information sharing, especially across large operations that use differing technologies and data exchange methods.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 29, 2020

How to factor IMO 2020 into upcoming ocean freight contract negotiations

The volatility of the low-sulfur fuel market demands shippers pay close attention and question their carriers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 27, 2020

Panama Canal adds fees, changes booking as it fights drought

The canal plans to increase investment in projects that address the sustainability of its water supply after rainfall last year fell 20% below average. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated Feb. 19, 2020

Sustainable ocean freight gains momentum as Kuehne + Nagel, 7 others forgo Arctic shipping

Eight companies pledged not to use the Northern Sea Route, a pathway through the Arctic which cuts transit times but carries environmental consequences. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020

Amazon, FedEx, UPS join CBP e-commerce data pilot

The pilot will test whether shippers providing cargo information to the agency upfront will streamline screening processes as e-commerce parcel volumes approach 1.8 million per day.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020

What are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in

2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020

TradeLens blockchain platform awaits antitrust clearance by FMC

The agreement allows sharing of data related to the physical movement of goods, but prohibits discussion of rates or terms between carriers and customers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2020

Port of Baltimore to reduce diesel emissions with $1.8M EPA grant

The funding will allow the port to replace old, diesel-powered equipment and drayage trucks with newer, efficient models.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 9, 2020

Planning for IMO 2020: The cost of non-compliance

It's paramount that shippers, refiners, marketers and traders prepare now so fines don't mount and trade flows aren't further disrupted, writes Patrick Long, a director at Opportune LLP.

By Patrick Long • Dec. 16, 2019

ONE joins digital exchange network NYSHEX

The organization touts its role as an unbiased arbiter of contract violations or defaults, and the associated penalties, with creating increased reliability for shippers and carriers.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 13, 2019

Executive of the Year: Søren Skou, Maersk

From customer-service oriented solutions to accelerated digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry, Skou continues to make waves.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 9, 2019

CMA CGM launches global alternative energy coalition

The group will work on an industry-wide inventory of technologies and near-term progress made on eco-friendly ship propulsion to encourage cooperation and progress in the industry.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 5, 2019