Intermodal

Aldridge is recalled as key figure as liner companies transitioned to containerships.

Major shipper and railroad told a Senate panel about the harmful impact of work slowdowns at West Coast ports.

Draymen say they could be forced out of business by huge demurrage and detention bills.

Both TRAC and DCLI will contribute to the pool in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland

Congressman says larger user fee would help pay for highway, bridge investment.

The trucking and logistics company increased year-over-year net income by 14 percent compared with 2013.

Philadelphia handled 449,122 TEUs of cargo, or 22.2 percent more than the 367,499 TEUs it did in 2013.

Port director’s tenure has seen projects to deepen harbor, raise Bayonne Bridge, expand marine terminals and intermodal rail.

Flexi-Van executive says “misplaced” chassis have aggravated congestion.

Net income for Canadian National Railway increased 21 percent compared with 2013.

AAL’s new Japan operation, TNT begins daily service to Istanbul, and CenterPoint builds a container yard for 3PL KW International.

Railway and intermodal provider set records for revenues and earnings in 2014.

Employers “hopeful that this will allow us to move toward conclusion of an agreement in the near term.”

Schedule reliability indexes becoming important parameter in ocean carrier selection.

Annual conference expected to cover congestion, omni-channel and analytics.

With container trailers in short supply, some shippers and truckers are creating dedicated fleets.

Leading chassis companies expect “gray pools” by peak season.

Intermodal reefer startup has gradually gained business, despite tough conditions.

   With hundreds of thousands of containers facing huge delays at West Coast ports in recent months and many companies incurring huge bills for demurrage and detention, a recent 9th […]

Arkansas-based intermodal carrier sees growth in all divisions, aided by lower fuel prices, but offset by increased costs in hiring and retaining drivers.

Railroad sees increased volumes in nearly all commodity groups.

Freight analyst FTR says trucking companies seek to build capacity in anticipation of strong freight environment in 2015.

Acquisition expands Radiant’s footprint and service offerings, as well as cross-selling opportunities in the Canada market.

The administration also proposed new incentives for private investment in projects and developing a 30-year transport assessment.

Founder of G-Log now leads TMS provider 3Gtms, which is offering a program that allows shippers to reduce transportation spend with no upfront cost.

Seaspan reported there were no injuries or environmental consequences from the grounding of the MOL Express in Tateyama Harbour.

Rail company saw strong growth in domestic intermodal.

Salvors began working in Tateyama harbor to free the grounded MOL Express.

North America’s largest chassis leasing firm not expected to change direction after sale.

The company’s newest intermodal drayage facility is its first in North Carolina.

Logistics company began its first 53′ intermodal service between Chicago and Silao.

The Panama Canal Authority says the toll structure is competitive and fair.

The French-owned ocean liner carrier and the integrated logistics group Multiparques will develop joint logistics facilities in Lobito.

The $365 million deal, the company’s largest purchase since 2012, expands C.H. Robinson’s reach in internet-based freight brokerage.

Gasoline prices have plummeted, but diesel has declined more gradually for several reasons.

The longshore union says the ‘few issues that remain unresolved relate directly to the carriers.’

COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM implement rate increases.

The cross-border rail facility offers the ability for more efficient service to Canadian customers.

Imports have increased in Oakland, but exports have fallen off so far this year.

Founder of cargo booking website Cargo Chief traces origins to problems he faced as a shipper.

Anthony Foxx, U.S. transportation secretary, says, “This agreement is the result of the commitment on both sides of the border to strengthen the strong bonds of trade and tourism between […]

Purolator continues to enjoy success in the Canadian-U.S. freight business.

Port of Virginia has new leadership focused on correcting service problems that plague importers and exporters.

Port meets with residents of Contrecœur on plans to build terminal to open around 2021.

Claudio Bozzo has been appointed to global chief operating officer of liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co.

The U.S. Transportation Department said truck drivers, starting Dec. 18, will no longer need to file reports for their pre- and post-trip equipment inspections.

CenterPoint Properties has acquired more than 400,000 square feet and 31 acres across two properties at the Port of Seattle.

The deal allows C.H. Robinson to consolidate its position as the biggest freight brokerage, with CEO John Wiehoff pointing to Freightquote’s strength in e-commerce.

The intermodal rail yard will handle both international and domestic containers.

CMA CGM believes there are synerigies with another short sea operator it owns, McAndrews.

The Department of Transportation has secured a new air services agreement, which will be implemented in 2016.

The Los Angeles Basin Pool has added 2,300 chassis through increased emphasis on repairs and shifting assets from other locations.

The French shipping company is reportedly in talks to buy a European feeder line.

Teamster-supported strikers end labor action in Southern California,

Chassis providers and their customers have agreed to implement a shared-equipment model to improve productivity at marine terminals.

A snapshot of chassis activity in L.A.-Long Beach port district underscores problems truckers have finding equipment to move containers.

Port truck drivers continue their strike against five companies, seeking recognition as employees.

Bridges is the company’s senior vice president of strategic planning.

The current chassis provisioning model is not sustainable, so competitors plan to reach agreement on sharing equipment.

The terminal group meets with FMC, shipper groups and explains efforts to extend terminal hours.

Drivers for Pacer and Harbor Rail Transport join a strike by drivers seeking recognition as employees.

The container transportation contract will be managed through Crowley’s Carib Energy subsidiary.

Stifel wrap-up of Northwestern transportation summit also focuses on how e-commerce infrastructure could help last-mile trucking companies.

Norfolk Southern has acquired a 282.55-mile section of track between Sunbury, Pa. and Schenectady, N.Y., from the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co.

The agency reported gains in total rail traffic during the first week of November.

Carriers are set to charge $1,000 per FEU, also poised to start charging on intermodal door deliveries this week.

Fast growing 3PL and freight brokerage will use Catapult’s flagship QMS platform to get quicker, more accurate freight quotes.

The third quarter intermodal growth continues a strong pattern of mode conversion, according to IANA.

The U.S. Maritime Administration said it has extended its Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement through Oct. 1, 2019.

MarAd extends VISA program

The Harbor Trucking Association to ask U.S. DOT for exemption from weekly driving limits.

The service, offered by APL Logistics VASCOR subsidiary, links Chennai with Delhi.

XPO posts net loss for quarter, but plans to continue acquisition spree.

Purchase of Logistics Management Solutions expands Transplace’s customer base.

The Federal Highway Administration has completed its environmental and design review for the tunnel modernization, which is aimed at speeding up intermodal trains.

Commissioners express sympathy for shipper frustration over terminal congestion, fees.

Everglades FY’14 volume grows in part at Port Miami’s expense.

Pacific Maritime Association says slowdown is crippling ports of Tacoma and Seattle.

SSA’s DeNike says Port of Long Beach’s extension of free time was unfair.

Frustration builds among shippers as SoCal ports struggle to get cargo off docks by truck, rail.

Terminals are being asked to forgo charges even as they say they have incurred $22 million in additional expenses related to port congestion.

A panel of experts discussed potential solutions for truck delays at marine terminals.

JaxPort and Port Tampa Bay will spend more than $60 million for equipment to handle bigger ships.

The semi-annual course leverages the expertise of Hapag-Lloyd vet and licensed customs broker Anita Carty.

Service will use a combination of truck, ocean and rail to provide Japanese shippers scheduled access to its rail service in China.

Environmentalists complain about pollution from container terminal and want more mitigation.

NYK has joined a chassis pool operated by TRAC Intermodal in Portland, Seattle and Tacoma.

The N.J. container terminal last week celebrated a milestone in its modernization plan.

TSA says truck and driver shortages, rail and terminal congestion have pushed up intermodal rates and cargo handling costs.

The Teamsters continues drayge organizing drive and sees Hub settlement as game changer.

CSX says intermodal volumes in the thrid quarter were 5-percent higher.

The chassis shortage spurs action by Long Beach to keep cargo fluid.

SoCal port says new supply of chassis is first step towards congestion relief.

EPA program emphasises supply-chain collaboration to cut pollution.

Puget Sound ports said cooperation plan is a response to the competitive pressures in the container industry.

   Contemporary anecdotal evidence suggests, and recent empirical substantiation supports, the phenomenon that shippers are continually misusing Incoterms. This practice continues among the world’s shippers despite the International Chamber of […]

Problems faced by trucking, other shipping industries foster inland transport changes.

Truck and rail transporters find money in the movement of liquid bulk tanks.

   A recent decision that affirmed two decisions by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Sompo Japan v. Norfolk Southern et al. and Nipponkoa Insurance […]

Expansion strategy rests on accelerated volume growth, higher rates and innovative financing.