Freight
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Baltimore bridge collapse
How Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2024 -
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 19% YoY in March
The West Coast port expects volumes to continue to grow in April, despite being a more muted shipping season.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 19, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
The 2023 peak shipping season is shaping up to be radically different for each company.
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Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
CMA CGM to add Transpacific air cargo service
The carrier will deploy two Atlas Air-operated Boeing 777-200F aircraft ahead of peak season.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 17, 2024 -
US import volumes rise despite global trade uncertainty
The top 12 container ports are expected to reach 2 million TEUs in May despite ongoing ocean freight disruptions.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 15, 2024 -
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 Salgado • April 12, 2024 -
Red Sea modal shifts, e-commerce push March air volumes up 11% YoY
Shippers are negotiating shorter-term contracts to keep their options open amid disruptions and an incoming summer capacity boost.
By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2024 -
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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 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects up to $10M impact from Baltimore bridge collapse
The Norway-based ocean carrier said it's rerouting cargo as the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts its vessel operations.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 3, 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 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Baltimore preps small, temporary channel for essential vessel transit
The alternate lane is needed for response efforts, and marks the first step toward reopening the Port of Baltimore.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 1, 2024 -
Walmart letting businesses tap into its route optimization tech
The move to sell its proprietary AI-driven software contributes to the retailer’s business diversification strategy.
By Larry Avila • April 1, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Port of Baltimore crisis: What supply chain managers need to know
Supply Chain Dive asked experts how rerouting by land and sea could work after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 29, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
East Coast ports say they are ready for Baltimore cargo
The Port of Virginia and the Port of New York and New Jersey can serve as alternative ports for ships that were destined to Baltimore.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 28, 2024 -
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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 -
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Automakers reroute shipments after Baltimore bridge collapse
Other manufacturers in the area, including Stanley Black & Decker and McCormick & Co., are still operating after the accident.
By Kate Magill • March 27, 2024 -
Maersk seeks bigger stake in booming cross-border market
A new Tijuana, Mexico, facility will target the technology, automotive, retail and lifestyle sectors.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 25, 2024 -
At the Panama Canal: Booking slots open up at a waterway on the mend
The canal authority increased daily booking slots to 27 and is implementing long-term solutions like cross-filling.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 25, 2024 -
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes leap 60% YoY in February
Risks ranging from Red Sea disruptions to Panama Canal restrictions keep fueling shipper diversions to the West Coast port.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 22, 2024 -
10 industry reactions: FLOW’s supply chain impact, 2 years later
The Department of Transportation's initiative has gained interest from beneficial cargo owners, ocean carriers and other stakeholders. Here's what a few had to say.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 21, 2024 -
Department of Transportation’s FLOW platform deepens supply chain data pool
Published information now covers inland freight hubs like rail terminals and warehouses to help users mitigate logistics challenges.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 20, 2024 -
Nike agrees to use biofuel for some cargo with CMA CGM
The apparel and sportswear retailer plans to use biofuel in 36% of its volumes with the France-based carrier.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 19, 2024 -
Cross-border e-commerce helped lift air cargo industry in February
The average spot rate increased 2% month over month to $2.29 per kilogram, with demand up 11% year over year, Xeneta’s Clive Data Services found.
By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 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