transportation industry

CMA CGM's $1.4B FedEx Supply Chain deal signals a logistics-first strategy for a disrupted era

CMA CGM's $1.4B acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain is part of a broader $5B partnership as Saadé bets on logistics to offset maritime volatility.

Supply chain leaders face diverging demands as consumer and industrial sectors split

Consumer sentiment is softening while parts of the industrial economy hold firm, forcing supply chain leaders to plan for two markets at once.

CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, tripling CEVA's North American footprint

CMA CGM's $1.4B deal for FedEx Supply Chain creates a combined North American operation of 150 warehouses and 20,000 workers.

US logistics costs reach 7.8% of GDP in 2026 as talent and technology demands reshape supply chain priorities

CSCMP and Kearney's 37th State of the Logistics Union puts US logistics spend at 7.8% of GDP, while talent gaps drive demand for credentialed supply chain profe

CMA CGM, Kroger, and USMCA: the supply chain restructuring moves operators need to track now

CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, Kroger acquires Giant Eagle for $1.65B, and the USMCA enters annual review, three moves reshaping logistics networks

BTS freight dashboard replaces CP and KCS data with merged CPKC rail metrics

The BTS supply chain dashboard now integrates CPKC rail metrics weekly, giving ops teams a unified view of post-merger rail performance alongside port, truck, a

BTS freight dashboard tracks rail, port, and truck conditions as of June 30, 2026

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics' updated freight indicators dashboard covers rail speed and dwell time, truck bottlenecks, port container and vessel data, spot rates, and labor metrics.

CMA CGM acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, adding 150 warehouses across North America

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics will absorb FedEx's third-party logistics arm in a $1.4B deal, vaulting the French carrier into the top five U.S. warehouse operators.

ITS Logistics June freight index warns drayage and intermodal markets face downstream price surges

Trucking capacity hits a 28.4% LMI reading, spot rates reach $3.83/mile all-time highs, and import volumes jump 6.6% as peak season pressure builds.

Drayage Costs Set to Ripple Downstream as GEODIS, Custom Goods Respond to Tariff Pressures

ITS Logistics' June freight index warns of cascading price increases in drayage and intermodal as tariffs, fuel risk, and tight capacity compound.

LeddarTech’s Sensor Fusion Revolution: Insights from the CEO

How mimicking human perception transforms autonomous vehicle safety across all price points

Navigating Automation Trends in Material Handling

Leading supply chain operators are discovering how autonomous technology and innovative systems are reshaping warehouse efficiency and solving labor constraints

Building A Good Driver Support System Leads to Repeated Awards

Consistent recognition hinges on prioritizing what drivers need most: genuine relationships built on responsive feedback and accessible management

Scott Pecoriello Explains Weather Forecasting’s Role in Route Optimization for Logistics

Accurate weather data is reshaping how logistics companies plan routes and reduce costly delays

U.S. imports up in September as West Coast sees return of diverted cargo

Cargo diverted to alternative U.S. ports during peak season shows signs of returning to the West Coast

California ports ‘underappreciated and undervalued’ maritime leader says

Political constraints and regulatory burdens are limiting the competitive potential of West Coast shipping hubs, according to industry leaders

Bart De Muynck on Navigating the Supply Chain

Industry veterans reveal how AI and resilience are reshaping logistics strategies for an unpredictable future

Driver Appreciation Week

Long-haul drivers reveal the career path and personal milestones that shaped their journey in freight transportation

Exploring the Pros and Cons of a Law Enforcement Officer as Your Driver

Higher security comes with higher costs and complex liability questions for armed rideshare services