The Port of Prince Rupert in Canada is undergoing several simultaneous upgrades to expand capacity amid drastic cargo volume growth.
Direct ChassisLink, a marine chassis and asset management services provider, has launched a new chassis leasing service offering motor carriers and other drayage providers who operate at the ports of […]
The Port of Los Angeles and General Electric recently launched an ambitious data portal pilot program that will digitize the movement of shipment information in an effort to improve the […]
Shipment volumes grew 7.1 percent in May 2017 compared to the year prior, confirming the first positive indication in October 2016 was a change in trend and not a one-off […]
United States railroads originated 1.07 million carloads and 1.11 million containers and trailers in June 2017, year-over-year increases of 4.4 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively.
May 2017 marked the eighth consecutive month of rising intermodal freight rates, but at roughly half the pace compared with the beginning of the year, according to data from the […]
Hong Kong-based 3PL Kerry Logistics Network has acquired 50 percent stake in Lanzhou Pacific Logistics Ltd., joining with China Railway Container Transport Co. Ltd. which oversees the management and operations […]
The logistics of transporting fresh produce from fields and warehouses to store shelves is already complicated by regulations and the seasonal nature of the products, but Amazon’s entry into the market could further complicate the journey.
The Honolulu-based ocean carrier reported a profit of $25 million for the third quarter of 2016 on $500.4 million in revenues.
The state could see the construction of a new intermodal facility, plus move forward with plans for a new deepwater seaport and further develop an existing port, Oregon Shipping Group […]
After five days, the port truckers strike in Los Angeles and Long Beach came to an end on Friday with striking truckers delivering a petition with 10,000 signatures on it to LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.
The mid-Atlantic port held a ceremonial “first move” by a motor carrier through the new gate complex at Norfolk International Terminals on June 26.
The Los Angeles Times Editorial Board has weighed in on the port truckers’ strike taking place in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Its opinion: clean up emissions at the ports, but don’t put the financial burden to do so on truckers.
Despite a split vote among the four commissioners currently making up the Federal Maritime Commission, a discussion agreement between the Port of New York and New Jersey and OCEMA will […]
ETTAC to hold meeting The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a public meeting on July 18. VISA comment request The Maritime Administration is seeking comments on […]
The plan will provide 100,000 high-paying jobs across the city, with at least 20,000 going directly towards the industrial sector, according to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
John Wolfe of the NWSA and Port of Tacoma and Amy Grat of International Trade Education Programs will be honored at the Containerization & Intermodal Institute’s annual Connie Awards dinner, […]
Logistics firm Supply Chain Solutions will launch a shipping route across Lake Michigan that will divert an estimated one million semi-truck trailers off northwest highways and onto vessels, the company […]
In order to expand its protective and perishable service products and reduce customs inspections delays, the rail line has purchased 41 new gensets and successfully implemented a new “live” lift […]
The port operator subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate COSCO Shipping signed a $228 million deal to acquire 51 percent of shares in Noatum Port Holdings, giving the Asian shipping line access […]
Combined U.S. carload and intermodal cargo volumes increased 6.4 percent in May 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye told the 29th annual Agriculture Transportation Coalition conference that consolidation in the ocean shipping industry isn’t necessarily a bad thing, while touting the benefits of […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance, which comprises the seaports of Seattle and Tacoma, has approved a $52 million purchase of four container cranes, plus an additional $2.9 million in terminal improvements.
A new course developed in conjunction with Rutgers University in New Jersey aimed at rising executives in the industry will examine the necessary components for an intermodal carrier to ensure […]
Darien, Conn.-based short line and regional railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming has completed its acquisition of the shares of Atlantic Western Transportation, parent company of the Heart of Georgia Railroad.
The number of containerships deployed between Asia and the U.S. West Coast with capacity for 13,000 TEUs or more has nearly doubled since the start of 2017, but carriers are […]
The fiscal year budget will help the port stay “laser-focused on targeted infrastructure improvements, technology solutions and strategic resource use,” according to Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
April marked the seventh straight month in which intermodal pricing has grown, but that momentum is expected to slow as the year goes on, according to data from the latest […]
Saddle Creek names chief operating officer, Prince Rupert Port Authority appoints board member, the S.C. Department of Commerce names senior program director, and the American Trucking Associations’ executive director of […]
Shipment volumes in April 2017 were up 4 percent compared with the same 2016 period, while expenditures grew 6 percent year-over-year, potentially signaling a sustained positive trend towards growth, according […]
The trucking and intermodal company, formerly of Cudahy, Wis., has also hired Terence R. Rogers as the new executive vice president and chief financial officer in wake of costly accounting […]
The 70 acres of property at the Point Breeze Business Center is expected to be used as a container storage location, but can also be used for automobiles and roll-on/roll-off […]
Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., says he wants freight infrastructure to “declare its independence” from the Obama administration’s Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act because it is too closely tied to […]
The largest port on the U.S. East Coast saw its share of containerized cargo slip in the first four months of 2017, but may have a chance to gain market […]
Port officials are hopeful the federal government will approve a $155 million grant to help increase clearances in the Howard Street Tunnel and other locations along the CSX railroad in […]
Oak Brook, Ill.-based Hub Group will pay $306 million for the contract logistics firm, which owns and operates more than 1,200 power units and 5,000 trailers.
The 40-foot premium chassis are equipped with radial tires, LED lights and auto inflation systems.
Located in the Chicago-metro area, the new facility will be operated by Odyssey subsidiary CMI Logistics and is expected to increase throughput by 20 percent, according to Odyssey President and […]
The Georgia Ports Authority saw containerized cargo volumes for the month jump 11.7 percent to 333,006 TEUs compared with April 2016.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is again delaying a rule that many in the industry asked for – entry-level driver training. Also, a look at what life is like on the road for drivers, battery technology could extend vehicle range and UPS to add peak seasonal volume charges.
Increasingly high rents charged to chassis providers by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey could hurt the port’s overall competitiveness, says Dennis Daggett, executive vice president of […]
The U.S. Department of Justice and members of Congress are putting pressure on the Federal Maritime Commission to more closely examine ocean carrier antitrust immunity as it relates to joint […]
A new discussion agreement filed with Federal Maritime Commission by ocean carrier group OCEMA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey would allow the parties to discuss […]
The inland intermodal terminal says products such as grains, hay and legumes could be loaded in Central Washington and shipped to Seattle and Tacoma by rail.
Trucking carrier Schneider National expects improving market conditions in the second half of 2017 driven by an improved freight market and electronic logging device mandate.
While in-store sales have been declining in recent years, retail sales as a whole have not due to growth in e-commerce. That is resulting in a shift in freight movement, with more heading to a growing number of distribution centers and less heading to brick-and-mortar stores.
A Miami court found that a forum selection clauses in an ocean bill of lading trumped arguments for a more convenient location for the litigation.
Ocean carriers Crowley Maritime and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico have both invested heavily in services to the financially troubled commonweath and will be watching closely as it endeavors to restructure […]
The South Carolina Ports Authority will also welcome the largest vessel to ever transit the Panama Canal, the 13,092-TEU COSCO Development, when it calls at the Port of Charleston next […]
The Berkshire Hathaway-owned Class I railway increased net revenues 8.8 percent year-over-year during the quarter, reflecting higher volumes and average revenue per car/unit.
The Darien, Conn.-based short line and regional railroad operator also released its first quarter 2017 financial results.
North American intermodal freight volumes in the first quarter of 2017 ticked up 2 percent to 4.2 million units compared with the same 2016 period, according to the Intermodal Association […]
Meanwhile, TRAC Intermodal President and CEO Keith Lovetro says his company is in the process of refurbishing and expanding its own chassis fleet.
Combined United States carload and intermodal cargo volumes increased 5.2 percent in April 2017, the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year growth, according to data from the Association of American Railroads […]
The new inbound and outbound intermodal ramp service, which connects Baltimore directly with 10 U.S. ramps and two in Mexico, will decrease overall transit times by two days, according to […]
The non-asset based supply chain management company recorded a net loss of $57 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to a net profit of $3 million for the […]
The partnership is bringing together BluJay’s transportation management solutions with FourKites’ real-time freight visibility and orchestration platform.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 24 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
The Japanese postal, banking and insurance conglomerate now expects to post a net loss of 40 billion yen (U.S. $362.4 million) for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, after […]
The Omaha, Neb.-based Class I railway increased net income, operating revenues and volumes during the first quarter of 2017 from the corresponding 2016 period.
The Class I railway’s net income rose 12 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2017 to $433 million, despite inflation and higher fuel costs.
ITS Technologies & Logistics will assume operation of five Norfolk Southern terminals previously operated by Cleveland, Ohio-based intermodal services provider World Distribution Services, ITSTL said in a statement.
Montreal, Canada-based Class I railway Canadian National saw its net income jump 12 percent year-over-year to C$884 million (U.S. $650 million) in first quarter 2017 on revenues that rose 8 […]
The Phoenix, Ariz.-based trucking and intermodal carrier, which recently announced a $6 billion merger with competitor Knight Transportation, saw first quarter net income tumble 83.7 percent year-over-year to $5.2 million.
Kansas City Southern’s net income jumped 38.9 percent to $149.6 million for the quarter on revenues that grew 8.3 percent to $610 million compared with the same 2016 period, according […]
Trac Intermodal sued two trucking companies, claiming they breached a contract by using its chassis to move maritime cargo.
The Swiss-based third-party logistics provider’s net turnover for the quarter rose 7.2 percent from the corresponding 2016 period, while the seafreight and airfreight segments experienced a boost in volumes.
Intermodal pricing increased 4.8 percent for the month compared with the same 2016 period, just the six year-over-year increase since December 2014 and the second largest since January 2012, according […]
The logistics provider will expand its presence into Mexico via its subsidiary, BNSF Railway Servicios de Logistica, located in Queretaro, Mexico.
Benoit de la Tour, president of terminal operating systems provider Navis, which is extending its reach beyond the terminal, stressed the need to simplify supply chain complexity, noting how the […]
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railway saw net earnings tick up 1.6 percent to $362 million for the quarter even as revenues jumped 9.6 percent to $2.87 billion compared with […]
Shipment volumes for the month grew 0.5 percent from February and 0.9 percent from March 2016, while expenditures were down 1.2 percent sequentially but up 3 percent year-over-year, according to […]
The Canadian Class I railway’s profit for the quarter tumbled 20.2 percent year-over-year, despite modest increases in revenues and volumes.
The Omaha, Neb.-based Class I railroad’s investment plans stemmed from its $3.1 billion capital plan for 2017, which was approved early in February.
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics adds two new regional business development directors and a regional vice president of operations in the Midwest, while USA Truck appoints vice president, corporate controller.
The intermodal segment, which brought in the majority of J.B. Hunt’s operating revenues for the quarter, saw revenues rise 5 percent year-over-year, reflecting 2 percent volumes growth and a 3 […]
The liner shipping industry will see “profound change” in the next two decades, as macro-economic & demographic shifts are altering trade patterns, industry consultant Lars Jensen said in his book, […]
The third-busiest port complex in North America has spent billions raising the Bayonne Bridge and dredging New York harbor in preparation for larger containerships.
The container terminal operator posted a net profit of 75.9 million euros on revenues of 639.4 million euros, year-over-year increases of 3.3 percent and 8.1 percent, respectively.
The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of German ocean carrier Hamburg Süd by industry leader Maersk Line, provided the company withdraws from five trade-route specific vessel sharing agreements.
The Danish shipping giant has confirmed it is selling its Brazilian cabotage subsidiary Mercosul Line in a preemptive move aimed at satisfying any potential competition concerns from Brazil’s Conselho Administrativo […]
Schneider National Inc. is the first transportation provider to issues shares in an initial public offering since 2010, according to data compiled by Dealogic. But, will it be the last? The time may be ripe for more companies to dip their toes in the water.
Combined United States carload and intermodal cargo volumes increased for the fifth consecutive month in March 2017 following several months of year-over-year declines, according to data from the Association of […]
Lowell, Ark.-based trucking and intermodal logistics provider J.B. Hunt Transport Services has opened a new enterprise sales office in Toronto, its first in Canada, the company said in a statement.
Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District and American Patriot Holdings, LLC want to build a container port and river vessel to move containers to and from ports on the Mississippi […]
John Urban, who is a founder and former president of GT Nexus, served as an executive with APL and was also president of domestic intermodal carrier NPSC.
The third-party logsitics company’s Americas division has carved out a group to create a host of customized transportation services, including cross-border, forward inventory handling, and managed transportation solutions.
Canadian National Railway said loaded import containers arriving via its rail network from the ports it serves on the West, East and Gulf coasts will arrive in Duluth, and empty […]
New, direct rail connections link Germany to eastern and southern Europe.
The U.S. Gulf Coast port is looking to balance out its container import/export imbalance, and leverage its intermodal connections.
The nationwide trucker and third-party logistics provider said it hopes to raise between $281 million and $359 million with the initial public offering, and provided details on how it plans […]
Promoters of a plan to connect the Alaska Railroad to the rest of the North American rail system say it could create new opportunities to exploit natural resources in the […]
The global seafood supply chain is a complex one, and is challenged by various headwinds that can be costly to the industry.
Panelists at JAXPORT conference wade through weighty trade and domestic policy issues facing freight world
One intermodal chassis provider, however, the North American Chassis Pool Cooperative, will maintain its current pricing for both pool and premium chassis despite increased labor costs and inventory and fleet […]
Shipment volumes for the month grew 7 percent from January and 1.9 percent from February 2016, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report.
The AAPA and CAGTC have issued separate statements decrying President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 discretionary budget, which would eliminate funding for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants program.
Intermodal pricing in February 2017 increased 4.9 percent compared with the same 2016 period, just the fifth year-over-year increase since December 2014 and the largest since January 2012, according to […]
A recent opinion and order stemming from the litigation resulting from the 2012 explosion and fire aboard an MSC containership highlighted the roles of intermediaries and documentation in the transport […]
Canadian Pacific Railway and the United Steelworkers Local 1976 have reached a tentative five-year labor agreement covering around 600 administrative support and intermodal employees in Canada.
