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

ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks

The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 13, 2024

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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

Top 5 trucking dispatch software providers for 2025

As a growing asset-based carrier in 2025, having an efficient truck dispatch system in place is more critical than ever for managing your expanding fleet, optimizing complex operations and winning the most profitable loads – particularly dedicated lanes.

By Bryan Jones, CEO of Truckbase.com • Feb. 12, 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

UPS considers sale of Coyote Logistics truckload brokerage

“Perhaps the business is worth more to someone else,” CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q4 earnings call.

By David Taube • 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

Dry van freight contracts fall to lowest average in years

Sluggish freight demand is starting to recover, ACT Research noted.

By David Taube • Jan. 24, 2024

Ryder opens fulfillment center for Lexmark

The 1 million-square-foot facility in Indiana will add new delivery capabilities for the imaging and technology company.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 16, 2024

Hub Group acquires Forward Air’s final mile business for $262M

The deal includes the transfer of about 45 locations and more than 640 employees.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2023

Forward Air plans general rate increase of 5.9%

The new rate will be tendered on shipments beginning Feb. 5, the carrier announced last week. 

By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2023

10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head

Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 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

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

Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023

White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office

The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2023

Old Dominion to raise rates for second time this year

The year-end increase is effective almost a month sooner than the one the LTL carrier executed at the beginning of this year.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 14, 2023

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports offering $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks

The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 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

Apple, Amazon, Nike and others back new push to decarbonize supply chains

The Clean Energy Procurement Academy uses the expertise of its founding members to help suppliers transition to renewable energy sources.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2023

Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service

Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023

Convoy closes, unable to find buyer

The logistics startup’s CEO and co-founder blamed weak freight and capital markets in a layoff letter to employees. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 19, 2023

US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 4, 2025

Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts

Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2023

Government shutdown would largely spare trucking regulators

While Congress' inability to fund the government by Oct. 1 could affect air traffic and some rail workers, trucking agencies have their own source of funds.

By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2023