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Air Cargo
Alaska Air cargo profits set to blossom with international expansion
Maritime
Intermodal
Labor warns Alabama port authority seeks ‘back door’ to automation
A union contends that the federal government would be subsidizing job elimination if it approves a Buy America waiver for an Alabama intermodal project.
American Shipper
US again defeats Houthi attacks on American cargo, military ships
Container Shipping
Container imports to surge ahead of strike, tariffs, NRF predicts
American Shipper
Tariff threats roil North American container marketplace
American Shipper
Shippers urge longshore union, employers to resume contract talks
Container News
Railroad
Record rail intermodal, consumer spending signal positive outlook, says AAR
Resilient consumer spending and a healthy jobs market underpinned record intermodal volumes through November, a new report finds, as the U.S. economy enjoys stable footing approaching 2025.
American Shipper
Predictions platform says longshore strike not a sure bet
American Shipper
Chicago intermodal no longer a bridge too far for Indiana port
American Shipper Infographics
Infographics
Weekly NTI Update: October 28, 2024
The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.
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Air Cargo
Maersk Air Cargo readjusts China-North America network
Maersk is moving a China air cargo service back to South Carolina after a six-month pause during which the freighter was used to start a new route to the Chicago area.
Air Cargo
Air Canada leases surplus Boeing 767 freighter aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines
Air Canada bought two medium 767 cargo jets from Boeing last year with the goal of growing the cargo business, but changing economic factors have led the company to lease the planes to Ethiopian Airlines.
Maritime
FMC investigating Spain’s alleged blocking of US ships
Spain could be liable for millions of dollars in penalties if the Federal Maritime Commission finds it has been turning away U.S. container ships. Separately, news accounts say a Danish-flagged vessel was denied entry because it was carrying military weapons to Israel.
Air Cargo
Analysts predict air cargo bull market will cool 50% in 2025
The air logistics sector has been riding high all year, but market watchers caution that growth in 2025 could slow sharply.
Top Stories
Container rates buoyed by tariff, strike threats
Ocean container rates to the U.S. remained steady as shippers maneuver to minimize the effects of higher tariffs and a potential port strike in 2025.
Air Cargo
Cargo airline Atlas Air names veteran passenger exec as COO
Atlas Air has selected an experienced passenger airline executive to help run its complex global cargo operations.
Trade Compliance
Trade and Compliance
Trump tariffs to slow US trade, says analyst
High tariffs on Chinese imports, promised by President-elect Trump, will likely slow U.S. trade in 2025 as uncertainty hinders investment in reshoring of manufacturing, a trade analyst predicts.
Trade and Compliance
Tariffs targeting Chinese e-commerce could dampen demand
Sustainability
Election will revamp loophole that allows lower-value imports to avoid scrutiny
Trade and Compliance
Wisconsin importers pay $10M to settle customs fraud case
American Shipper
US delays tariff hikes on Chinese imports by at least 2 weeks
Infrastructure
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Proterra’s surviving businesses may shed bankruptcy stigma
Bankruptcy filings carry a stigma but sometimes the outcomes promise new life. Proterra might be one such story.
Shipping + Maritime
American Shipper
Maersk seeks ‘flexibility’ with orders for 20 ships
A.P. Moller-Maersk has signed contracts for 20 new dual-fuel container ships set for delivery in 2028-2030.
American Shipper
Criminal probes into suspected subsea cable damage by China cargo vessel
Shipper's Perspective
Sponsored Insights
Delta Cargo’s DeliverDirect offers ‘e-commerce delivery at the speed of flight’
DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and related sectors.
Shippers Perspective
What it takes to streamline shipping operations and control costs
Air Cargo
Business
Boeing confirms 737 MAX in production again after more than 2 months
After over two months of stunted production due to a 53-day machinist strike, Boeing has resumed building 737 MAX aircraft.
Bring It Home
Boom Technology CEO talks return of supersonic flight on Bring It Home podcast
Air Cargo
Avianca faces delivery delays for Airbus converted freighters
Air Cargo
Purolator replacing 70-year-old freighters in Canada with ATR72-500
Fuel
News
Benchmark diesel price hits a low it hasn’t seen in more than 3 years
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell to its lowest level since fall 2021.
Fuel News
Benchmark diesel price up slightly as OPEC+ meeting looms this week
Fuel News
Diesel benchmark moves higher; OPEC+ group prepares for key meeting next week
Fuel News
Diesel benchmark price hasn’t been this low in more than 3 years
Fuel News
As debate begins on Trump 47’s impact on oil, diesel benchmark hits 3-year low
Rail
Railroad
Ottawa should stay out of rail bargaining, says Teamsters Canada
Teamsters Canada leaders want federal officials to stay out of contract negotiations and back rail workers’ right to strike.
Railroad
CPKC, Americold plan to expand Mexico cold logistics
CPKC and cold chain logistics specialist Americold will expand their strategic collaboration to co-development projects in Mexico.
Railroad
US rail traffic shows weekly gain
U.S. rail traffic is back on track after November swings, with intermodal gains outpacing weaker carloads.
Truck Driver Issues
November trucking jobs see healthy rise; a one-time move or start of a trend?
Bureau of Labor Statistics data on truck transportation jobs showed one of the bigger gains in a long time in November.
Legal issues
CSX asks Supreme Court to renew antitrust lawsuit against Norfolk Southern
Class I freight railroad CSX has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to continue its antitrust lawsuit against Norfolk Southern.
Railroad
Holiday leads to drop in weekly US rail traffic
The Thanksgiving holiday once again made for a big change in U.S. weekly rail traffic. This time, that change was negative.
Railroad
Supreme Court justice will not take part in Uinta Basin Railway case
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch has recused himself from the pending case involving the Uinta Basin Railway, which is set to be argued before the court next week.
Reindustrialization
Despite tariff talk, CPKC expects to tap cross-border traffic growth
Canadian Pacific Kansas City CEO Keith Creel is confident that free trade will continue in North America despite President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada.
Intermodal
Radiant Logistics acquires intermodal provider TCB Transportation
Radiant Logistics has acquired intermodal marketing company TCB Transportation.
Railroad
Weekly US rail traffic shows major bump
Intermodal continued to outpace carloads, according to the latest data from the Association of American Railroads.
FreightWaves News
Trucking
Carrier Revenge: The freight market’s impending power shift
In the ever-evolving landscape of the freight industry, a new phenomenon is emerging that threatens to upend the delicate balance between shippers and carriers. Known as “carrier revenge,” this impending shift in market dynamics promises to reshape how goods are transported across the nation.
Truckload Freight
Truckload dry-van market continues to experience strong response to peak season
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
West Virginia trucking company files for bankruptcy
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Freight Essentials files RICO lawsuit against shipping giants | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Trucking
C.H. Robinson speaks to investors – and Wall Street’s support soars anew
Fraud
Manager of New York freight forwarder accused of illegal oil, gas product exports
SONAR
SONAR releases Coverage Guide, an AI-powered freight market intelligence offering for brokers
