Demand by hyperscalers is driving the volume, particularly on the trans-Pacific, but general high-tech products and restocking ahead of November’s online shopping promotions are also filling freighters.
Even when the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, the network of alternative ports and land corridors that have provided a Plan B during the war will likely remain in place so they can be activated when security risks return, experts say.
At AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference, company executives said they’re bracing for disruption by investing in inventory, scenario planning and their relationships with chip suppliers.
DHL Global Forwarding has added air freight corridors connecting Cincinnati with key hubs in Asia for temperature-sensitive goods.
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.
