Transportation & Distribution

CSCMP's State of Logistics Report: Get Used to the Fog

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Redesign the operating model, not just the network, the annual report's authors concluded.

Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The bridge, named after the late Canadian hockey player who starred for the Detroit Red Wings, was built to reduce shipping congestion in a region that lives on trade.

Packaging Optimization Is Boosting Cold Chain Growth

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The cold chain industry is evolving and packaging strategies must keep up.

UN Cuts Global GDP Growth Forecast

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs Director Shantanu Mukherjee said that this would represent one of the weakest growth rates so far this century.

Freight Audit and Payment: The Critical Anchor in a Hurricane of Supply Chain Disruption

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most teams are making critical decisions with incomplete information. Not because they lack data, but because they can’t use it fast enough. Decisions are happening in motion, without a steady state. This report shows how Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) is becoming a layer for decision intelligence and financial control when it matters most.

DP World Still ‘Bullish’ on Africa Even as War Stokes Inflation

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The global logistics giant is continuing its expansion plans for ports and infrastructure from Mozambique to Congo.

Behind the Logistics That Brought the Berlin Wall to Arkansas

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Between March 31 and April 1, 2026, 36 pieces were spread across seven 40-foot containers, which were loaded onto a ship that departed from the Port of Hamburg.

Amazon Rolls Out End-to-End Supply Chain Service

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:47:20 -0400

The new service includes Amazon's full slate of freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping services.

Descartes AI Exchange: AI Agents for Fleet Performance Management

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:24:56 -0400

What if your fleet operations could move from reacting to issues after they happen to improving performance in real time?

From Fragmented Tools to Unified Workflows: How to Transform Field Operations

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Field service teams often juggle laptops, phones, on‑site PCs, and handwritten notes—slowing work and introducing errors. Join us to learn practical steps for consolidating workflows onto one mobile device and elevating customer perception with the same technology we recommend to clients.

The AI Exchange: Inside the Last Mile - AI, delivery engagement, and the new standard for on time and in full

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:23:26 -0400

What if your routes could learn from every delivery? In this AI Exchange session, we will explore how moving beyond static service time assumptions unlocks a new level of fleet performance.

UP Resubmits Application for Norfolk Southern Merger

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:53 -0400

The new merger application was submitted with the Surface Transportation Board on April 30, after the regulators rejected the first attempt in January.

What Carriers Should Actually Expect From AI in Their TMS

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The question carriers need to answer is whether the AI in their current platform is actually doing the work, or just along for the ride.

The Opportunity that Comes with the EU's July 2026 Van Regulation Reset

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The businesses that treat the new EU rules for van delivery operations as a procurement opportunity will define the next decade of European supply chain performance.

Fuel Truck Explosion Shuts Down Bridge Over Panama Canal

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:29:23 -0400

Authorities say that one fuel truck worker was killed in the blast, while two firefighters were injured during response efforts.

Iran War's Economic Toll Continues to Spread

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:45 -0400

The national U.S. average reached $4 a gallon on March 30, the highest mark the country has seen since August of 2022.

Matson Adds New Cargo Security Measures as Thefts Continue to Surge

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Matson will attach security devices made by cargo security firm War-Lok to every international container moving from Los Angeles to all BNSF network destinations.

Cargo Thieves Steal Truck Carrying 12 Tons of KitKat Bars

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:15:24 -0400

In total, thieves are believed to have made off with more than 400,000 chocolate bars, all of which remain unaccounted for.

How Regional Supply Chains are Becoming a Competitive Advantage

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to executing a regionalization strategy, identifying the right real estate has long been overlooked as a critically important piece of the puzzle.

The Life of a Load: Automation Within the Middle Mile

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The future of middle-mile automation is about designing freight as a connected journey, where automation supports every step, and the system adapts in real time when plans change.

Ports of Indiana Opens Trade Office in Ireland

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:39 -0400

Constraints have largely kept containerized trade in the region reliant on coastal ports and inland rail and trucking connections.

U.S. Weighs Plan to Waive Jones Act in Bid to Tame Spiraling Fuel Prices

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:59:41 -0400

The 30-day exemption, which is still being developed, is set to apply broadly to vessels moving oil, gasoline, diesel, liquefied natural gas and fertilizer among U.S. ports.

DoT & FAA Unveil Testing Program for Electric Aircraft

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Secretary Duffy says eVTOLs & advanced air mobility aircraft will radically redefine personal travel, regional transportation, cargo logistics, emergency medicine and much more.

District Court Rules in Favor of NYC Congestion Fee

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman labeled the Trump administration's attempt to shut the program down as "arbitrary and capricious, and not in accordance with law."

Cargo Thefts Continue to Climb in U.S. as Fraud Tactics Evolve

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Changes in technology have allowed cargo thieves to exploit gaps in systems to impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.

The Supply Chain Math Behind Elon Musk's Moon Base Ambitions

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The stark reality of space travel seems to suggest that humanity's presence on the moon is likely to stay tethered to Earth for decades to come.

NY-NJ Gateway Tunnel Work to Resume Next Week With Federal Funds

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:49:19 -0500

A federal judge last week directed the Trump administration to send the funds to Gateway.

Comparing the 2026 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In an environment where volatility has become the norm, parcel pricing can no longer be managed reactively. This report equips supply chain leaders with the visibility and context needed to challenge assumptions, anticipate cost impacts, and build more resilient, margin-aware parcel strategies for 2026 and beyond.

The Role of Rail in a Future-Proof Supply Chain

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Modern supply chains are under growing pressure from market volatility, regulatory changes, rising transportation costs, and increasing sustainability expectations. This eBook explores how rail transportation strengthens modern, multimodal logistics networks and works alongside trucking to support long-term supply chain performance.

Transforming Field Service Efficiency

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0500

DecisionPoint Technologies revolutionized its field operations by replacing a patchwork of laptops, mobile phones, and handwritten notes with the Zebra ET45 rugged tablet—a single, powerful platform built for mobile productivity. Field technicians previously faced inefficiencies, manual errors, and data delays caused by juggling multiple disconnected tools.