Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern

The deal paves the way for the creation of the first single-line railroad linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 15, 2023

APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets

The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 13, 2023

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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

BNSF ups network investments with focus on better service

The railroad will invest nearly $4 billion to maintain infrastructure and advance plans to boost intermodal segments.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 24, 2023

JB Hunt forecasts intermodal rebound in 2023

Intermodal President Darren Field told investors that “appropriately cautious” shippers want the carrier and its rail partner BNSF to prove they can achieve their service and velocity goals.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023

Increased use of embargoes ‘a major concern’ for rail regulators

The Surface Transportation Board will closely monitor carriers’ use of traffic limits as Union Pacific faces backlash over traffic limits in the upper Midwest.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 20, 2023

Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures

Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.

By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023

Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy

Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 29, 2022

Top disruptions that shook supply chains in 2022

Geopolitical conflicts, strike threats and weather-related disasters forced businesses to yet again adjust operations.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 21, 2022

Rail regulators streamline process for shippers to challenge unreasonable rates

The Surface Transportation Board will decide a final rate in small disputes unless all seven Class I carriers agree to opt into a voluntary arbitration program.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2022

Biden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout

The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022

Senate sends bill avoiding rail shutdown to Biden’s desk

The divided chamber shot down an amendment to give workers seven days paid sick leave.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022

House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave

The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022

Biden calls on Congress to prevent rail shutdown

The president said he’s been advised that “there is no path to resolve the dispute at the bargaining table” before the Dec. 9 deadline.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2022

Schneider expects 2023 intermodal boost from move to Union Pacific

Executives say the partnership with the railroad will boost transcontinental service and give the trucking carrier more access to trains.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 21, 2022

Potential for rail shutdown rises as largest union rejects labor deal

An impasse over guaranteed sick leave is likely headed to a congressional showdown.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 21, 2022

Amid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook

The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

Third rail union rejects contract as deadline for agreement looms

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, which represents approximately 300 workers, has agreed to a “cooling off” period until Dec. 9.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2022

Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December

The country’s third-largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022

Major railroads mandated to keep reporting service restoration progress

Regulators will continue to monitor BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific after noting they are unlikely to reach their improvement targets before the end of the current reporting period. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022

Rail labor negotiations: Tracking the path to ratification

A strike or lockout was avoided after Congress intervened to impose an agreement. Here’s how we got there.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 2, 2022

Shippers urge Biden to prevent potential rail shutdown

Over 300 trade associations signed a letter asking the president to prevent a strike or lockout.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2022

A second rail union rejects labor deal over paid sick leave

The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and their employers agreed to avoid service disruptions until December as part of a "status quo" period.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 27, 2022

Railroads reject union’s sick leave demands, fueling strike concerns

Shippers are warily eyeing the negotiations process in case of an economically damaging rail shutdown.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2022

Port of LA cargo volumes drop as ongoing labor talks deter some shippers

The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 20, 2022

Railroads should give workers the benefits they seek

It's time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.

By Eric R. Byer • Oct. 17, 2022