Former senior VP at Martinair faces charges in connection with a price-fixing conspiracy.

We gear up this week with a man charged on Thursday with shooting a truck driver on I-269 outside Memphis, Tennessee, after an in-cab video captured the suspected killer. Violence […]

Logistics operations during the winter require companies to train employees, ensure preventative equipment maintenance and offer services that protect temperature-sensitive shipments.

All shipping interests through Panama Canal face new fees as water levels drop to ‘historic’ lows.

Three large carrier groups reported similar results.

The return flight on the twice-weekly service beginning this week will stop in Hong Kong.

Businesses can leverage technology and incentivize consumers to ensure sustainability within their logistics operations.

Amazon has enabled customers to pay digitally at gas stations via Alexa, which can confirm the station location and pump number and activate the pump for drawing fuel.

FreightTech 25 entrant has big plans for 2020, says president and CEO.

Happy top of the weekend! Thanks for making us a part of the backhaul of your week, and boy do we have some news for you. First, we hit the […]

The latest features in SONAR 5.0 make it the most future-focused version to date.

For the second time in five weeks, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a multi-million dollar penalty against Boeing for allegedly installing improperly manufactured components on the wings of some […]

With companies like Convoy achieving a $1 billion valuation in roughly four years, or publicly-traded companies like Uber and Amazon encroaching on the brokerage space, it is getting harder for […]

2018 high-water mark for container volumes makes it ever tougher for 2019 to come out on top.

Email and spreadsheets still coin of supply chain realm, but startup sees cloud-based future.

E-scooter startup Lime is stopping operations in a dozen cities across the world and laying off 14% of its workforce.

Each year, the Driver of the Year Contests recognize company and owner operator professional truck drivers who provide safe and reliable transportation of North America’s goods.

In the second DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index of 2020, the shippers gain power for the first time in 7 weeks. Look for the shippers to continue gaining power for the next few weeks.

Airfreight market continues decline; U.S. trade deficit falls to three-year low; LiDAR to get more affordable.

Willie Walsh will be succeeded by Iberia CEO Luis Gallego.

Digitalization of roadside assistance services can help fleets in not just getting immediate and seamless assistance but at flat-rate premiums.

Lunar New Year marks traditional ocean shipping slowdown, but U.S.-China trade tiff means extra slack.

Partner Hub enables carriers to control who can access the data coming out of their trucking operations.

Morgan Stanley analyst trims earnings estimates across all modes of transportation

The two companies are exploring opportunities in the logistics market.

The November decline was one of the smallest in 2019.

The air cargo market was stricken through 2019, but the Belgian hub still expanded volumes.

Truckload returns in the U.K. are expected to double in the next three months.

Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations.

Airport reports increasing cargo activity

The ban follows an Iranian missile attack on U.S. military assests in Iraq.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is providing temporary relief to employers who are trying to hire new truck drivers but are unable to complete required background checks in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

IATA also said it is critical for governments to communicate with airlines about potential risks.

We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don’t worry, though, if you’re trying […]

Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.

Uber and Hyundai have showcased a full-scale prototype of an eVTOL aircraft that will be mass-produced for Uber’s air taxi network.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 6 that it is closely monitoring events in the Middle East “to identify potential risks to civil aviation safety.” FAA’s statement comes […]

Grounded airline handled 10-15% of air cargo in India

The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.

HERE Mobility has over 700 supply and demand partners active on its mobility marketplace across 100 major cities in the world.

Happy New Year and top of the decade to you! We kick off with the top headlines of the week and bring you backhauling into the weekend with a variety […]

WorldACD figures revealed an air cargo bump in the fourth quarter driven by the Asia-Pacific region.

A big rig will get around 6 miles per gallon.

This week, Andrew and Kevin break down AutoZone, 1980’s trucking deregulation, and special co-host and railroad guru Mike Baudendistel explains whether intermodal is still a growth story.

Despite a tough 2019 market, shippers face increasing price volatility around intermodal drayage as rail becomes more cost competitive compared with over-the-road trucking. Last year was one that intermodal marketing […]

MSI expects bunker surcharges to also be a factor in container rates.

The extended strength in the official manufacturing PMI is positive for markets and aided by a drop in U.S.-China trade tensions.

Global Shippers Forum issues top tips on coping with the introduction of new low-sulfur bunkers.

The Freight Transport Association’s emissions reduction scheme is proving to be a rare success.

Most big rigs in the U.S. have tanks that range in capacity from 120 gallons per tank up to 150 gallons and depending on the radius of operation, may have one tank for shorter hauls or two tanks for longer ones.

India spends 14% of its GDP on logistics; the country’s government is actively looking to reduce that amount by introducing key reforms in the sector.

The court’s decision stemmed from a ruling by the NLRB holding that the union was in violation of the NLRA by encouraging neutral employees of a different company to join the picketing.

Sixteen people died in six fatal cargo plane crashes in 2019.

Peak season is wrapping up after bringing the carriers something to cheer for after dismal 2019.

To a lay person, air freight is a term that is interchangeable with parcel. For a freight forwarder or shipper, air freight means something different.

India’s Reliance is standing up to Amazon; e-commerce returns to increase 26% y-o-y; Bosch develops LiDAR system for autonomous vehicles.

Pest infestation within cold storage containers can cause major losses as companies are forced to discard entire shipments.

Sleep apnea is one of the more than 80 different sleep disorders that can be life-threatening if left untreated. ‘Apnea’ is Ancient Greek meaning ‘without breath’, which is at the heart of why this sleep disorder is so deadly.

By fully recording a view of the road and inside the cab, dash cams provide benefits to drivers, including assistance in court cases and with insurance companies in the event of an accident, as well as overall safety enhancement.

A quick primer on the FMCSA’s database

Big rigs are limited by federal regulation to a maximum loaded weight of 80,000 pounds including cargo, so the actual amount of cargo a big rig can carry really depends on the type and weight of the truck when empty.

Rail intermodal is the transportation method of moving freight on the earth’s surface by two modes, by railroad and also by truck. The freight can be carried in either trailers or containers; containers has become the larger and faster-growing category. The freight is moved on a railroad during the long-haul portion of the move with local trucking (known as drayage) taking the trailer or container to its final destination.

This unique group will be sponsored by McLeod Software, and meetings will be held semi-annually at McLeod’s headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. The first group meeting will be held on April 23-24, 2020.

Freight load board is back in service after ransomware, which was more frequent in 2019.

On the last episode of 2019, we wrap up this year in freight and look ahead to new beginnings. We’ve got all the latest headlines, including news on the Drug […]

The top articles of the year generated five key trucking issues of 2019.

More and bigger ships are calling on the East and Gulf Coast, setting the stage for regional logistics development.

The operating realities of long-haul, for-hire trucking translates into working conditions that require both employee and independent contractor drivers to be away from home, and alone for days and sometimes weeks at a time. This combined with transit delays (both on the road and at customer facilities), and lifestyle-related health pressures (sleep deprivation and poor eating choices) are the primary causes of both short and long-term turnover.

For all containers moving in and out of the U.S., rates (both contract and spot rates) are required to be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) 30 days in advance of the containerized cargo being shipped. This adds an additional layer of complexity to the way ocean container rates are negotiated and governed.

Ben Thrower writes about recent changes in Mexico’s oil policies and how they may harm the country.

Railroads are the most efficient transportation mode for moving goods on the earth’s surface. Railroads are of particular importance for the movement of commodities that heavy and moved in bulk over long distances where the transportation spend represents a large portion of the total delivered cost.

In transportation, supply chain, manufacturing and retailing, the term “final mile” is an idiom used to describe the delivery of products (and passengers) the last leg of transportation.

A better than expected holiday season, the tightest capacity of the year and shippers rushing to get inventory off their shelves putting upward pressure on rates.

As business velocity accelerates, Shipwell provides the tools to keep pace.

Plus: Amazon driver steals package; Rivian vs. Tesla

Air Cargo Market Expert Jesse Cohen writes an insightful commentary on what the outlook for air cargo is in 2020.

Ben Thrower writes about what most in the trucking industry know – 2019 was a tough year for almost everyone.

A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.

What is an ELD? Electronic logging devices or ELDs as they’re more commonly known, are not a new technology although the regulation behind them is. They are devices that record […]

The proposed rule will cover just about every drone operating in the U.S.

Smart Drayage platform aims to automate the largely manual processes of container retrieval.

The winter season witnesses a lot of truck crashes and injuries, making it essential for drivers and carriers to find ways to reduce risk while hauling during inclement weather.

A global effort is underway to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going ships. Liquefied natural gas will likely play an important — but only partial — role in that endeavor.

Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.

A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.

Aircraft return to service with loading restrictions

Pemco wants to convert newer aircraft.

Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE Marketplace.

One of the leading load boards shuttered since Friday forcing customers to find workarounds.