Union Pacific adds route between Chicago and Southern California

The new service is part of the railroad's push to convert freight from trucks to rail, saying it lowers overall costs for shippers.

By Larry Avila • April 12, 2024

Savannah port sees intermodal cargo surge in March

Infrastructure and low dwell times contributed to nearly 436,000 total TEUs handled in March at the Port of Savannah.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 12, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

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

$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal

New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.

By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024

Railroads add capacity to mitigate Port of Baltimore disruptions

Norfolk Southern and CSX launched services to keep freight from the East Coast port moving.

By Larry Avila • April 5, 2024

Federal regulators mandate two-person crews for Class I railroads

Rail industry executives and labor unions have clashed on the issue for the past two years.

By Larry Avila • April 2, 2024

Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption

CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.

By Larry Avila • March 27, 2024

Intermodal visibility on rail: How it works and KPIs

Container visibility on rail is crucial to plan pickup times and avoid fees. Here are key events to watch.

March 25, 2024

Railroads add Florida Express route to lure textile shippers

Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway hope an express connection with Central America will take off amid a rise in nearshoring.

By Larry Avila • March 15, 2024

Walmart sells intermodal assets to JB Hunt

One expert told Trucking Dive the retailer likely assessed it was better off eliminating its private intermodal fleet after reviewing operating costs.

By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024

Norfolk Southern saw FedEx Ground volume jump in peak season

The railroad met with the delivery provider last year and made strategic adjustments to strengthen service, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2024

CPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal services agreement

The deal is among several partnerships between segment players to capitalize on growing cross-border shipping traffic.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2024

Railroads target safety, service improvements to lure shippers in 2024

Boosting network efficiency is a key step in convincing shippers to shift their freight to intermodal, rail executives said.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024

South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes dip 4% in December YoY

While YoY volumes are down, containers moved inland by rail are back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a release from the port.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2024

From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks

Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024

8 logistics trends to watch in 2024

Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.

By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024

Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 30% YoY in December

The strong end to the year comes as the port is “laying the tracks” to prepare for increased rail demand from shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 25, 2024

In Panama Canal droughts, CPKC sees intermodal opportunity

As extreme conditions limit shipments through the waterway, the Panama Canal Railway is a viable alternative to keep containers moving, CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel said.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 24, 2024

Shippers consider alternatives after rail border closures

Bridge closures at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, are leading to longer wait times. Brokers shared some of their tips for mitigating disruption.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2023

Rail border crossings reopen at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection had shut down the vital trade gateways in the wake of surging immigration activity.

By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains

Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.

By Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023

CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms

The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023

Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers

The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023

Intermodal shippers to get another US-Mexico option in January

J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2023

JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal

The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2023

Union Pacific boosts connectivity between Mexico and Southeastern US

The new rail service will better connect Mexico's industrial markets with destinations in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2023