Alejandra Salgado
Supply Chain Dive
Sacramento, CA, United States
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NYK sells air cargo operations to ANA
The shipping line sheds its subsidiary Nippon Cargo Airlines as Maersk and MSC continue to strengthen their air operations. → Read More
DB Schenker inks deal with MSC to offer net-zero emission ocean shipments
As part of the agreement, shippers can pay a surcharge to use sustainable fuels. → Read More
Port leaders are concerned as new OSRA regulations approach
Some stakeholders fear rules on detention and demurrage could slow the flow of goods. → Read More
DHL Global Forwarding CEO talks M&A strategy
At TPM23, Tim Scharwath outlined three key considerations in the company's acquisition decisions. → Read More
Despite big gains in New York, Los Angeles remains top port in 2022
A two-million TEU gain since the pandemic helped the New York port rise to the #2 spot in annual rankings, and even capture the top spot for a few months last year. → Read More
9 ocean carriers commit to 100% electronic bill of lading by 2030
The transition to eBLs is expected to save stakeholders billions of dollars. → Read More
How the end of Maersk and MSC’s 2M alliance will shake up ocean shipping
Experts say that the split could prompt capacity shifts and lower rates as competition for customers heats up. → Read More
Port of Savannah expands cold storage capacity
The Georgia port is adding more refrigerated container racks as it expects growth in chilled imports, a spokesperson said. → Read More
How the FMC plans to enforce the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in 2023
Regulators are working their way through more than 200 shipper complaints, even as ocean congestion eases. → Read More
Seasonality is a thing of the past, port executive says
Despite a four-month streak as the nation's busiest containerport, the Port of New York and New Jersey saw volumes decline YoY in December. → Read More
Maersk taps drones for warehouse inventory management
Four facilities are already making use of the Verity drones, and the company is planning to deploy the tech further in 2023. → Read More
Hamburg Süd no more: Maersk to unify brands amid push for end-to-end services
The logistics provider is looking to simplify the customer experience and create more multimodal services. → Read More
Amy’s Kitchen hires a chief supply chain officer to boost resilience
Oksana Woloszczuk joins the food manufacturer in the newly created role, along with a few other supply chain executives. → Read More
Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center
The Ohio center is the first of three planned as part of the retailer's effort to enhance supply chain efficiency. → Read More
Cargill, CHS add Houston terminal in expansion of export joint venture
The new facility will give more agricultural shippers access to Mexico as trade with the country grows. → Read More
KFC veteran joins Southern fast food chain as chief supply chain officer
Carl Mount will join Zaxby's to manage partnerships and optimize solutions. → Read More
Walgreens expands use of automated pharmacy fulfillment centers
The addition moves the chain closer to its goal of building 22 facilities, helping to eliminate repetitive tasks for pharmacists. → Read More
Port Houston to move forward with container dwell fee in February
The fee has now been reinstated after being postponed due to delays from the port’s external software developer. → Read More
American Eagle’s logistics arm accelerates fulfillment center openings with JLL partnership
Quiet Platforms says the partnership will expand shipper access to same-day and next-day service. → Read More
FMC examines shipping line compliance on anti-retaliation
The agency is asking some of the largest carriers to provide information on how they're adhering to provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. → Read More