Intermodal

The state has enough funding to allow construction to proceed, but the details are still forthcoming.

E-commerce’s role in transforming supply chain logistics should be a factor that Congress considers during the next surface transportation bill authorization.

Supply chain solutions major J.B. Hunt finished fourth on the FreightTech 25 list, thanks to its efforts in digitalizing freight matching and democratizing access across carriers of all sizes.

Dart Transit, a Minnesota-based transportation service provider, has appointed Dave Ables as president and CEO, the company announced on Dec. 6.  Ables, 51, a former executive with PAM Transport, will […]

Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?

U.S. rail volumes are down, but don’t call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.

Several management teams from North America’s largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit Suisse 7th Annual Industrials Conference.

On Dec 4, FourKites announced a new learning platform and certification program aimed to allow customers to maximize the value of supply chain visibility. This platform provides customers with a […]

project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent

The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent.

Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging

PierPass says long late-afternoon queues at the entrance to container terminals om Los Angeles and Long Beach have been eliminated.

FreightWaves will work with AfA member companies to provide them with market intelligence, data-driven performance metrics, and unique operational insights.

Canadian SONAR data show that trucks helped fill the void as rail capacity left the market – and then got a nice bump as it returned.

Shippers need to take heed of the Congressional push to allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads over on-time performance.

Peter Levesque is joining Ports America as president next year, after nine years at Modern Terminals in Hong Kong.

North American Class I carloads increased year-over-year in week 47 on a favorable comp. The prior four-week average remains weak.

KNX is hiring brokers and full-stack developers for the new office.

Jim Blaze writes about the power and influence of mentors on a person’s career and life.

Headcount within U.S. Class I rail operations tumbles amid declining rail volumes and the deployment of precision railroading.

The terminal wants to be an alternative for those needing intermodal services to the U.S. West Coast.

Bison Transport CFO addresses challenges in contracted freight but points to an encouraging uptick in Christmas business during Truckload Carriers Association event near Toronto.

Rail executives discussed short-term strategies for growing rail volumes amid expectations that volumes won’t pick up until well into 2020.

Carl Bentzel will bring nearly 30 years of maritime legislative and policy background to the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau insists that a deal between Candian National and Teamsters offers the best way to get trains moving again as walkout by 3,200 workers hits Canada’s supply chain and threatens the economy.

Moving to a fixed quarterly RFP program with brokers has added consistency, accuracy and reliability to Bumble Bee’s relationship with intermediaries

In two unrelated announcements on Nov. 20, CP lays out plans to deepen network capacity.

Freight data confirms that container lines are increasing their flows to the U.S. East Coast at the expense of California ports.

U.S. rail volumes continue to slip as rail executives see muted peak season.

The strike, coupled with and trade uncertainty, could hit businesses hard, groups say.

Some trucking companies that haul overweight loads say they were unable to obtain permits on Nov. 18 because of a ransomware attack that crippled many state agencies in Louisiana.

Farmers and other shippers in Oregon got some good news this week when the South Korea-based container carrier SM Line announced it will bring weekly container shipping service back to […]

Jim Blaze writes about the Alameda Corridor in Los Angeles, that takes some of the freight from the harbor to distribution centers. Is it still economically viable?

Already the largest cold storage warehouse company, Lineage Logistics is reportedly buying Emergent Cold.

Third-party transportation and logistics provider MODE Transportation has acquired SunteckTTS for an undisclosed amount. The combined entity is expected to generate $2 billion in annual revenue.

Mountain Valley Express, a less-than-truckload carrier headquartered in Stockton, California, has been acquired by an international buyer.

The initiative is part of a broader push to limit diesel emissions from freight facilities.

Plus: Seattle money play: Convoy wins, Amazon loses

The latest Cass outlook signals “economic contraction,” but the heads at some of the nation’s largest truckload carriers see a different path.

Focus on profitability over market share bears fruit for Danish container shipping giant.

U.S. rail volumes have been trending lower all year.

Over 50 of today’s most innovative and disruptive companies in the logistics industry stepped on stage during FreightWaves LIVE Chicago to present live product demos.

Jim Blaze writes about the North American railroads KPIs, and what the railroads need to do to increase railcar use, revenue and shipper loyalty.

Digitalization has taken hold across every aspect of the trucking industry, from the back office and receiving dock, to the drivers, trucks and trailers, making it difficult for carrier and […]

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller joins the ‘On the Spot’ crew at FreightWaves Live in Chicago to deliver the weekly freight rates report.

Frank McGuigan, CEO of Transplace, in a wide-ranging discussion at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago, detailed Transplace’s current status, market conditions, and how technology is driving an outcome-based business.

In an industry in which every minute counts, all players can see big returns when one member of the supply chain integrates innovative technologies and efficiencies into its processes.

CHICAGO – The technology transformation that’s underway in freight transportation is badly needed to eliminate billions of dollars in annual waste and improve service for shippers and carriers of all […]

Hunt thinks that an additional 7 to 11 million loads per year could shift from the highway to intermodal.

With the challenges carriers face involving communication, consistency, managing productivity, finding and matching loads, and many more issues, there is a rise of logistic companies offering solutions for both shippers […]

Technology that helps you get the most from your drivers, trucks and trailers was in the spotlight at the Rapid-Fire Demonstrations on Tuesday at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago. The seven-minute, live […]

Technology to help with freight asset operations, sales and technology integration highlighted the third block of demonstrations at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago on Nov. 12. WinMore is a provider of […]

Advent Intermodal is seeking to increase transparency along the Panama “land bridge” between the coasts.

Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states

Mark Rourke, CEO of Schneider National, right, told George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves, that a series of regulations hitting the industry will affect expenses or cut capacity, during his time on stage at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago.

For anyone in and around the Corn Belt in 2019, the lasting effects of this spring’s flooding are still front and center in everyone’s mind. The economy has been impacted […]

The Class I railroads furlough workers in times of lower volumes but unions think the cuts have been too deep as a result of precision scheduled railroading.

Record cold possible in 150 U.S. locations this week behind arctic front. Big snowfall in some areas, too.

We are regularly enhancing and improving SONAR to meet the needs of the ever-changing freight market and the needs of our customers. To help keep SONAR users informed, we deliver […]

First New England snowstorm of the season arriving “right on time.” Local, regional freight impacts possible.

Third-quarter revenue fell for the shortline operator.

Market expert Michael Baudendistel writes about whether there is a rail recession, or are railroads paring operations and employees to fatten their bottom lines.

U.S. rail volumes fell 8.1% amid trade uncertainty and “sluggish” growth abroad.

With experience in both freight brokering and non-asset-based logistics, David Broering addresses the challenges facing the ever-changing trucking industry.

First snowstorm of the season for interior Northeast is “right on schedule.” Up to eight inches for some mountain spots.

Semi-trailer manufacturer Wabash National reported higher revenue and profits in the third quarter led by growth in its final mile and commercial trailer segments.

Roadrunner’s third quarter earnings report resembled a triage list indicating that the company’s restructuring path will be a bumpy one.

A federal jury has awarded $93.6 million to ICTSI Oregon, the former operator of the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6, after finding dockworkers engaged in illegal work practices such as work slowdowns and stoppages.

Shipping liquified natural gas by rail is a controversial topic. Read what Jim Blaze thinks about the idea in his latest commentary.

Roadrunner continues to restructure its operations by shuttering another unit. The company announced that it was selling its intermodal operations to Universal Logistics.

Lower operating expenses helped to increase profits.

The credit ratings firm sees coal and intermodal volumes under continued pressure next year.

Ontario Trucking Association lauds crackdown by province’s workers’ compensation agency on companies that skirt payroll deductions by misclassifying drivers. But the OTA calls on Canada’s federal government to do more.

The rails managed to increase rates while trucking rates continued to compress in October.

Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic continues to trend lower.

With the bulk of its final mile business shuttered and its tractor fleet right-sized, management believes that the company is on solid footing to see improvement in 2020.

FreightCar America sees net loss more than double as it navigates the downside of railcar demand. The company’s cost restructuring remains on track.

While Hub Group reported a
good quarter, its near-term outlook is pretty rough. In short, Hub Group doesn’t see a peak season coming in 2019.

The maritime sector, which is undergoing profound changes, will be spotlighted at the upcoming FreightWaves LIVE event.

Cargo drone provider to launch logistics network to “elevate intermodal connectivity” at Edmonton International Airport and grow revenue.

The number of employees working for the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads slumps to its lowest level in years.

New features have been added to FreightWaves SONAR. Learn about them here!

Forward Air management guided for negative EPS growth in the fourth quarter.

General Motors strike, a personal injury lawsuit and soft freight market drive across- the-board losses.

Werner Enterprises Inc. reported net income of $39 million, or $0.56 per share, for the third quarter in 2019.

Shawn Cole spotlights Delta’s large-scale cargo operations, which is bigger than you might expect.

Trinity Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: TRN) reported third-quarter net income of $49 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39, compared to net income of $27.9 million, and EPS of $0.19 […]

Rail volumes fell yet again and the industry is casting its doubts about the fourth quarter.

The railway also earned record third-quarter revenue.

It is no longer enough to just provide excellent service. Now, companies must provide excellent service alongside speed, transparency and convenience.

Intermodal was a particularly weak spot; OR at Swift a concern to Deutsche

Further operational efficiencies will push the railroad to its target, the company said.

Railroads face an uphill battle in elevating their intermodal business.

Despite lowering its operating ratio, the railroad tempers its 2019 outlook.

The world’s second-largest third-party logistics provider reports sea and land transport Q3 performance gains but confirms air freight market decline.

Jim Blaze explains the new CSX trip compliance reporting… perhaps the first step for railroads to compete more effectively with the trucking industry.

The Port of Long Beach saw a slide in container volumes arrested in September and hopes to attract more cargo with incentives.

Company eyes cross-border volume growth and efficiency improvements.

Marten Transport posted its best-ever third-quarter operating revenue and operating income in the company’s 74-year history in the third quarter of 2019.

GlobalTranz has added to its portfolio with the acquisition of Chicago-based Global Freight Solutions.