Levi’s distribution network transition saga continues to drag
The retailer now expects to begin seeing benefits from the in 2027 due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix.
The retailer now expects to begin seeing benefits from the in 2027 due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix.
Spot rates on the lane have dropped by up to $3,000 per FEU over the past two to three weeks, with carrier sources saying booking activity has markedly slowed through the month.
A $205 million upgrade of the Coos Bay Rail Line to link with Union Pacific for inland service opens the door for the potential construction of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port that would be capable of handling 13,000-TEU vessels.
Greenpeace International alleges the furniture maker — which has long faced backlash over its sourcing — is falling short in its efforts to protect biodiversity.
Rail executives who have watched how sharply truck pricing has risen this year are looking forward to the 2027 bid cycle just underway to hike intermodal contract rates for the first time in four years.
The announcement of US$330 million in funding from Ottawa, the province of New Brunswick and a local railroad operator comes as Canada continues to seek diversification among trading partners.
The forwarder reported strong growth in volume, capturing significant market share in the ocean and high-yielding air freight sectors.
The food giant will move production to South Carolina, saying it is “the most sustainable path forward” as consumer needs and volumes shift.
Less-than-truckload service maps are being redrawn in the US Midwest as carriers make acquisitions and add terminals in markets such as Cincinnati.
CEO Adam Miller said rising barriers to entry could create opportunities for large carriers capable of recruiting and training drivers, while smaller competitors struggle with higher operating costs and regulatory requirements.