The Port of Brownsville recently received a $14.5 million grant to expand and upgrade the port’s 3 million-bushel grain elevator, including rail and road improvements.
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition, together with TradeLanes, surveys hundreds of American shippers about the cost to their bottom lines of uncommunicated earliest return dates from ocean carriers.
(Updated Oct. 260, 2020, 9 A.M. ET, with more on EFEW, Sine Draco Aviation) Questions about whether the new Airbus A321 converted freighter could generate orders and catch up to […]
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On a collision course: holiday timing, surging consumer demand, thin inventories, and capacity constraints for container liners and ports.
Former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive takes over at IICL from Steven Blust, who will continue in a senior adviser role.
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s general counsel Ed Greenberg looks forward to spending time with his grandson.
Werner, STG Logistics and ZIM add board members; Port of Oakland, Avetta and Raymond James make appointments.
Some Top 20 cargo airports still can’t get above water in terms of freight volume because there aren’t enough passenger planes flying.
The Mediterranean Sea has become a hotbed of conflict as Turkey and Greece clash over oil, and that is putting BCOs in a difficult spot.
“Several months into this pandemic, we are now seeing positive signs by these cargo volume totals.”
Sequel to “The Shipping Man” asks whether ESG will kill the old-school style of traditional shipowners.
Air Canada is losing its CEO, Calin Rovinescu. He will retire early next year with a reputation for bold leadership.
1964: The Whopper Hopper is the most advanced design of any freight car fabricated from USS Tenelon stainless steel. In a single trip it can transport 135 tons of bulk material and enough sugar to sweeten 30 million cups of coffee.
“This service further connects northeast Florida exporters, including the area’s robust forest products sector, to an important and growing segment of the global economy.”
How do you prepare for the Super Bowl if you don’t know who your opponent is? That’s how airlines and freight managers feel about preparations for transporting a COVID-19 vaccine when one is approved because manufacturers aren’t freely sharing shipping details.
Cargo mix and larger locks kept Panama Canal volumes rising despite headwinds.
“Port partners are taking proactive steps to add more resources and service hours to support this untraditional peak cargo volume season.”
Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.
Final rule streamlines launch and reentry requirements for burgeoning commercial space industry
German container carrier now expects 2020 EBITDA of between $2.8 billion and $3.04 billion.
The USMCA Corridor would connect rail from the Pacific Ocean in Mexico through the United States all the way to Canada.
With two more major carriers actively sharing information, data on nearly half of the world’s ocean container cargo is now available on a single blockchain-based data platform
“Regardless of who wins the upcoming elections, our country is in desperate need of a cohesive export plan as well as an infrastructure program and a digitization strategy for ports across the country,” says Executive Director Gene Seroka.
United Airlines lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter, but the cargo division did its part to stabilize finances.
UPS is one of nine companies that have leased lots of freighters from Air Transport Services Group this year. Find out who else is leasing these popular aircraft.
A “blue sweep” win for Democrats could be good for container ships, bad for tankers.
The A321 has a lot of potential in the air cargo market because of its efficiency and payload. Companies are beginning to convert passenger planes into cargo freighters.
“If you go back a couple of months, nobody would have expected that demand would be as strong today as it is right now,” says CEO Rolf Habben Jansen.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported quarterly losses of $3.30 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3 by 10%. This is a 242% decrease over earnings of $2.32 […]
Alibaba is taking on Amazon around the world. Its latest move is in South America, with a new dedicated air service to speed up shipments.
Mexican all-cargo carrier MasAir is operating multiday service each week from Los Angeles to Mexico for DHL Express.
Asiana and Azul are taking cargo seriously in an unprecedented year for aviation. To capture greater cargo revenue, Asiana has replaced passenger seats with a novel freight pallet system. Azul is turning regional jets into cargo planes.
Denny Slagle retired as Volvo Group executive vice president and Mack Trucks president in 2018.
Multibillionaire Sam Zell has holdings in many industries, including logistics. His company bought Able Freight, seeing higher growth opportunities in perishable logistics than standard dry goods.
The Port of Charleston set a September record by handling 195,101 TEUs.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider a change in its regulations that would allow filing of service contracts up to 30 days from the agreement’s effective date.
American Airlines cargo and passenger flights will shift to a new mega-airport in Beijing in March. Passenger demand will dictate how long cargo-only flights continue.
Listed carriers are poised to post stellar third-quarter numbers on higher rates and volumes.
1973: This will be Sea-Land’s 2nd container crane at Jacksonville and the 3rd in operation at the port.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider the French liner carrier’s relief petition to give it time to clean up its systems.
Container chassis management model in the U.S. challenges advancement of full-circle tracking technologies.
The ro-ro vessel that capsized leaving the Port of Brunswick in September 2019 will be cut into eight multi-ton sections.
American Patriot Holdings is creating “a north-south trade lane from the Midwest to the lower Mississippi River that doesn’t exist today for containerized cargo.”
Banks, charterers, shipowners and governments want to clean up ocean transport. Not necessarily in the same way.
Mesa Airlines and DHL reach a big cargo milestone.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to learn the extent of allegations that ocean carriers are targeting noncontracted service providers for freight payment.
21 Air is a small cargo airline that wants to expand but can’t afford new aircraft. So it’s acting as a sales agent and partnering with others to get more freight business when shippers are desperate for airlift.
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of “merchant” definition for bill of lading responsibility.
Michael White has been carrying the flag for air cargo in the U.S. for more than two decades. He will retire at the end of the year.
Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx’s and UPS’ super-hubs.
Shipping CEOs see an increasing risk of a global economic crisis in the decade ahead.
Railway blockades reportedly are costing the Mexican economy more than $18 million a day.
Drayage truckers on the Envase platform have access to an online marketplace that connects them to available parking and storage lots nationwide.
Airlines are slowly adding flights, but don’t mistake that for market optimism. Bookings are trending down for the winter and airlines are bleeding billions in cash.
The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference insists the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has jurisdiction to ensure that ocean container chassis provisioning is conducted fairly.
At airlines, cargo is typically the junior partner to passenger service. During COVID, the roles are reversed and United Airlines is using its cargo network to support more passenger service.
MV Rhosus carried the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate cited as the cause of August’s devastating blast.
Another key bellwether — the cost of dry bulk freight — is pointing to an economic recovery.
TJX’s new 1.6 million-square-foot distribution center in El Paso will likely rely on factories in Juarez, Mexico, as part of its US-Mexico supply chain.
The South Korean carrier signed a contract for the ultra-large vessels in September 2018.
When it comes to freight audit and payment strategy, shippers don’t operate as a monolith.
Cheng Cheng-Mount was appointed to the Taiwanese carrier’s board in 2018.
SAL Heavy Lift Group sees Intermarine expanding its ability to serve project cargo shippers throughout North and South America.
The inability of ocean carriers to timely inform shippers of schedule changes results in costly logistics disruptions and potential for lost international sales.
More airlines and logistics firms are fortifying their pharmaceutical handling capabilities and credentials ahead of an expected COVID-19 vaccine release. Several companies this week announced new product offerings, investments or […]
The harbor commission voted to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge in August 2010.
1971: Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston duke it out for Southeastern port crown.
Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn’t mention this week’s ransomware attack.
National Airlines – not National the car rental company – is adding three 747s to its freighter fleet at a time when shippers are desperate to find airlift.
The air cargo industry is operating with an anchor tied around its waist: The absence of strong passenger service.
‘Get ready for the biggest restocking cycle on record,’ says Jefferies.
Tim Robertson succeeds Bill Meahl, who will continue to serve in an advisory role until his retirement next September.
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission anticipates COVID-19 impact on U.S. supply chain to continue into the first half of 2021.
YM Mandate leaks fuel oil in New Jersey, and the Hong Dai runs aground in Virginia.
International Maritime Organization website down and CMA CGM continues investigation following ransomware attack
As NYSHEX expands and Maersk Spot nears U.S. approval, ocean transport contracts could become more binding.
President Donald Trump is trying to fast-track a COVID-19 vaccine and appears ready to mobilize military assets. A possible scenario involves an airlift with Air Force cargo jets, which offer two advantages: speed and cold storage.
The 3PL will add up to 8,000 employees to handle the seasonal increase in e-commerce shipments on top of its ongoing effort to raise its profile in the American market.
Cargo is no longer the stepchild at passenger airlines. Strong cargo sales have helped keep airlines afloat as revenues plunge during the coronavirus. Will we see airlines start to buy freighters to capitalize on cargo demand?
Georgia Ports Authority heralding performance before the month is done.
For DHL Global Forwarding, the coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for the ocean freight industry to neglect sustainability initiatives in the supply chain.
French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally.
$4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration.
FedEx doesn’t just operate big cargo jets. It has small delivery planes too. ATR completed a test flight of a propeller aircraft that will carry freight for FedEx Express.
Insight Partners’ investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.
German gas manufacturer Linde GmbH allegedly blew hot air at U.S. Customs in its import declarations to fake the value of goods and lower its duty liability.
The French shipping giant’s network is down.
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Making more money doing less less work. That’s air cargo in a nutshell. Volume is down from 2019, but yields are up.
Marine fuel prices are down 30% year-on-year despite the IMO 2020 regulation.
From trucking, security and data exchange to customs and civil aviation permissions, the Amsterdam airport is covering all the bases for rushing out approved coronavirus vaccines.
Executive Director Gene Seroka shines spotlight on trade gap on “Squawk Box Asia.”
1963: Trucks have moved into the lead as the primary mode of transportation for Florida’s half billion dollar citrus and vegetable crops.
French ocean carrier CMA CGM is diversifying into a multi-modal transport and logistics company, dipping its toe into the air cargo market after buying a huge third-party logistics company last year.
Shipping channel widening is expected to begin next year.
Good luck finding an available aircraft to haul your goods at a reasonable price for the next three months. Competition for airlift is fierce these days. Find out why.
The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association says the Federal Maritime Commission’s jurisdiction does not apply to a domestic transport dispute with container-hauling truckers.
JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country’s health care network.
South Korean carrier announces opening of fleet control center but doesn’t open up about sailing plans.
