Industry groups are calling for a Federal Maritime Commission investigation of changes planned by container terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach.
The 104-year-old waterway is expected to handle 244 transits from liquefied natural gas tankers this fiscal year.
The largest port on the U.S. East Coast handled 1.68 million TEUs during the first quarter, keeping it on pace for another record-breaking year in 2018.
The asset-light trucking company posted a net income of $57.47 million, revenues of $1.05 billion.
DOT outlines exemption procedures for air taxi operators planning commercial drop-offs
After suffering sustained losses in recent months, one measure of container freight rates spiked 12.8 percent last week, but another slipped 1.9 percent from the previous week.
NYK Line, MOL and “K” Line, which combined forces April 1 as the Ocean Network Express (ONE), reported a combined loss of $136.6 million in their last fiscal period as […]
The Parliamentary Transport Committee has requested industry input for its review of potential effects on freight transport operations and infrastructure as the country splits from the European Union.
The less-than-truckload motor carrier posted an on-time delivery rate of 99 percent during the quarter as well as higher net income and revenues.
The annual growth rate of 2.3 percent in the first quarter is down from 2.9 percent the previous quarter.
The Class I railway increased net income, revenues and volumes during the quarter from the prior 2017 period.
The trucking and logistics company’s operating revenues for the first quarter of 2018 surged 20.6 percent year-over-year to $156.7 million.
A logistics powerhouse in Africa, the French company allegedly “provided discounted communications advice” in Guinea and Togo in exchange for licenses to operate container ports.
An industry association elects 2018-19 officers and Air Partner appoints interim chief financial officer.
The U.S. Postal Service and Customs and Border Protection have been ramping up efforts to stop shipments of fentanyl, which largely arrive in the United States from China.
The union representing about 25,000 CBP officers cites “forced overtime shifts, multiple deployments away from home and low morale.”
The U.S-China Bilateral Maritime Consultations also included talks on competition and efficiency in the U.S. container shipping industry.
The total value of U.S. cross-border trade with Canada and Mexico increased for the 19th straight month in May.
The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement rose 8.7 percent year-over-year to $86.47 billion in February.
The agency also has been taking a “really strong look” at forced labor used for imported goods.
The Class I railway increased its year-over-year net income, revenues and volumes.
Oregon Congressman Pete DeFazio is “hopeful” money will be dispersed from the projected $10 billion Harbor Maintenance Fund balance.
Airfreight tonnage rose by more than 20 percent, with strong growth recorded for exports from North America.
The Hong Kong-based ocean carrier projects an annual cost savings of $10 million from improved network operations and efficiency.
Supporters and opponents address proposed changes to labor law.
The self-driving truck startup is striving to deliver dock-to-dock level 4 automation for commercial trucks carrying cargo in the United States and China and has expanded into the port autonomous […]
Canadian National posted a net income of C$741 million on revenues of C$3.2 billion for the quarter, down 16 percent and 0.4 percent year-over-year, respectively.
Massterly picks managing director and chairman and UPS appoints west region president, while APS Stevedoring names sales and marketing manager and Air Partner hires managing director for its regulatory and […]
The National Marine Fisheries Service on Tuesday announced it will require compliance with reporting and recordkeeping rules of the Seafood Import Monitoring Program beginning Dec. 31.
Results of Endangered Species Act reviews for five species could determine whether endangered and threatened species will remain subject to import and export restrictions.
The final ruling clarifies the process for submitting Kimberley Process Certificates, which must accompany clean diamond exports and imports.
Some carriers allegedly are modifying cargo contract terms because of a lack of trucks at inland locations.
The global logistics software provider, which has made more than a dozen acquisitions since January 2017, unveiled an additional three on Monday, expanding its presence in Latin America and Europe.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Monday said U.S. companies with business ties to the recently sanctioned aluminum producer and its subsidiaries will have until Oct. 23 […]
The 24-year-old Texas-based company provides logistics and information technology services to rail shippers and short lines.
The Jacksonville Port Authority has named an interim chief financial officer, while Roadrunner Transportation Systems promotes president to the board.
Foreign companies want to invest in U.S. marine terminals, but they face government scrutiny that could curtail or even block their efforts altogether.
Chinese telecom firm ZTE says the Commerce Department’s latest embargo will “severely impact the survival and development” of the company as well as cause harm to its U.S.-based partners.
The February reading of FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index, along with steadily increasing orders for Class 8 trucks and trailers, “reflects an environment for carriers that has never been better,” according […]
Wall Street analysts tracking the Class I railroad said the $639 million still fell short of expectations.
The intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool operator has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA), an organization dedicated to the development of blockchain for the freight transportation industry.
Matthew M. Sturges formerly was majority staff director for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
The U.S. Justice Department said Christopher M. Holbrook used excessive force against an individual in Las Cruces, N.M., and then falsified his report.
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission appoints a new president and the Port of Vancouver USA hires a director of economic development, while Acuitive Solutions names its chief operating officer.
Amid posting a 19.3 percent year-over-year drop in net earnings, the Class I railway faces a “potentially devastating” work stoppage.
The shipping analyst said shipments of soybeans from the United States to China were down by 18 percent or 2 million tons in first two months of 2018.
Perishables specialist Streamlines will offer weekly service for containerized reefer cargo from U.S. South Atlantic to North Europe ports.
The freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider increased year-over-year consolidated profits and revenues in Q1 with airfreight volumes inching up amid lower ocean freight volumes.
The U.S. Gulf Coast port handled 9.7 million tons of cargo during the first quarter of 2018, up 2 percent year-over-year, with bulk material and steel being the primary drivers […]
Abu Dhabi Ports in the United Arab Emirates and Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Cooperation and Investment Co. Ltd. of China said 15 Chinese companies have signed agreements.
The Port of Los Angeles appoints deputy executive director of stakeholder engagement, while the Greenbrier Cos. names vice presidents for its manufacturing and leasing operations.
The first in its class to release Q1 results, the railway reported a 4 percent year-over-year decline in volumes and a sharp drop in headcount.
Premium Transportation Logistics names president, while Wolfe Research appoints new managing director.
Ag secretary slams China’s decision to impose 178.6 percent antidumping levy on imports from the United States.
After a successful year of record gross revenues, the global logistics company has earmarked 188 million euros for investment in industrial goods and set its sights on expanding its U.S. […]
UPS appoints president of U.S. operations, while Geodis picks vice president of U.S. sales and ECU Worldwide names regional CEO for India, the Mideast and Africa.
The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel hits $3.104, with prices the highest in California, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Container throughput at the Southern California port fell 26.7 percent from the same month a year ago to 577,865 TEUs after a record-setting February.
The most challenging part of the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 has been assuming the administrative and information technology functions previously housed under the DOT, according to STB […]
Terminals operated by the Northwest Seaport Alliance handled 302,516 TEUs in March, a 9.6 percent decrease from March 2017.
U.S. Customs’ rollout of automated processing is expected to widen the use of one of the oldest trade laws on the books.
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board wants to understand the relationship between a prospective buyer of tracks in Georgia and Alabama and short-line railroad operator OmniTRAX.
The Department of Agriculture and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative finalized an agreement with Argentina’s Ministry of Agro-Industry to restart pork exports to the South American market.
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order creating an inter-agency task force that will be responsible for recommending reforms for pulling the U.S. Postal Service out of a […]
Year-over-year TEUs handled climb 14 percent and intermodal rail volumes move up 20 percent in March.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Friday introduced legislation to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration.
The mid-Atlantic port handled 38.4 million tons of cargo valued at $53.9 billion during the year.
President Trump is asking for budget increases of more than $1.6 billion to combat explosive growth of drug smuggling.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao encourages legislative action clarifying the electronic logging device mandate.
Air freight volumes at the 20 busiest airports worldwide grew 6.8 percent last year, but the “specter of uncertainty regarding trade policy among major economies” could dampen growth in 2018, […]
The bridges slated for immediate closure are structurally deficient, Gov. Phil Bryant said, and keeping them open could jeopardize the state’s federal infrastructure funding.
The Pacific Northwest port increased its net profit and operating revenues as well as set a tonnage record as steel and dry-bulk imports surged.
Day & Ross has appointed a new president of its freight group, while Air Partner announced the departure of its CFO.
Goal is to reduce emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050 compared to 2008 while pursuing efforts toward phasing them out.
Stakeholders testifying before House lawmakers on Wednesday say the United States should work toward a free trade agreement with China rather than impose tariffs.
California State Sen. Ricardo Lara’s proposed legislation would “exert pressure across the supply chain to protect drayage drivers from further exploitation.”
Agricultural industry shippers, who are reliant on the nation’s freight railroads to move their goods, have asked for the expedient confirmation of two Trump administration nominees for the Surface Transportation […]
The Northern California port handled 193,341 TEUs in March 2018, a 2.9 percent decline from the same month a year ago, as loaded imports slumped 1.9 percent and exports dipped […]
Port terminals operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 168,480 TEUs of containerized cargo for the month, a 4.2 percent year-over-year decline, as the authority began construction on […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao was one of several cabinet members to sign off on President Trump’s One Federal Decision, a framework agreement for shortening the review and permitting processes […]
Shelbyville, Tenn.-based over-the-road trucking company Big G Express entered into an agreement with with SMC³ to use its Transportation Costing Group (TCG) Truckload Cost Information System.
U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., R-Calif., told President Donald Trump that he has national security concerns about the global port operator, which plans to lease the port for 50 years.
North American intermodal rates increased another 5.8 percent for the month compared with the same 2017 period, the 18th consecutive monthly year-over-year increase, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price […]
Growth in domestic truckload rates accelerated to 7.2 percent for the month compared to March 2017, following year-over-year increases of 6.5 percent in January and February, according the latest Cass […]
U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., R-Calif., told President Donald Trump that he has national security concerns about the global port operator, which plans to lease the port for 50 years.
The Southern California port saw a 13.8 percent year-over-year increase in container cargo volumes in March to 575,258 TEUs.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the STB Information and Security Act (H.R. 4921) and the FRA Safety Data Improvement Act (H.R. 4925) on Tuesday.
Despite Class I railroads thriving financially in 2017, just last month, the Surface Transportation Board cracked down on the railroads over deteriorating service after hearing from concerned shippers.
AlixPartners says carriers need to address the dual challenges of rising costs and oversupply.
Transportation and logistics companies added 9,800 jobs in March 2018 following two consecutive monthly gains in January and February, according to recent preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The United States increased beef, pork and lamb exports during the month in terms of volumes and value compared to February 2017.
The State Department said the agreement will strengthen commercial and economic ties between the countries.
Patriot Rail Co. has appointed a new chief commercial officer, while JAXPORT has named its director of government affairs.
About 2,400 sheep died from heat stress while being transported to the Middle East from Australia in August 2017, triggering an investigation by Australia’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, […]
Imports at ports tracked by the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker surged 15.8 percent year-over-year to 1.69 million TEUs, but the association warned a potential tit-for-tat tariff battle with […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce will impose a subsidy rate of nearly 175 percent on imports of stainless steel flanges, valued at $16.3 million in 2016.
Ship construction standards, pollution and piracy are among the agenda items to be discussed at a May 11 meeting of the State Department-led Shipping Coordinating Committee in Washington, D.C.
RK Logistics names vice president of operations, and Voga-Dnepr Group appoints vice president of sales and marketing.
The newly formed joint venture company, dubbed Massterly, will offer “a complete value chain for autonomous ships, from design and development, to control systems, logistics services and vessel operations,” the […]
Global air freight demand rose 6.8 percent for the month, outstripping capacity growth for the 19th straight month, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
