Logistics News

The largest U.S. containerports are adapting to a volatile geopolitical situation that is reshaping global supply chains and altering freight movement.

Carriers and shippers can expect a few bumps on the freight market’s road to recovery even as rates continue to climb, FedEx Freight CEO John Smith says.

Nearshoring has further evolved supply chains this year even as tariffs and geopolitical risks have complicated the process.

UPS is set to expand its North American Air Freight capabilities by debuting time-definite heavy airfreight service to and from Mexico for the first time.

North American motor carriers recently faced heightened scrutiny over logging driver hours and cargo securement during the annual Roadcheck enforcement blitz.

Consultants and analysts gathered at OPEC’s Vienna headquarters for a technical meeting on June 1 warned that it will take many months to return to prewar operations.

Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 6.4% to $96.97 per barrel. 

CEO John Smith said the potential of Memphis, Tenn.-based FedEx Freight would only now be truly unleashed.

Oil companies are rushing to secure giant tankers to ensure they can transport barrels after the industry was upended by war and the largest vessel-buying spree in a generation, DHT's CEO says.

Shipowners are increasingly optimistic about a pickup in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after more vessels left the waterway this week.