Manufacturers also call for the rapid roll-out of dedicated charging and refueling infrastructure to help reduce the share of trucks running on diesel.

With less than a month until the IMO 2020 regulations go into effect, Ben Thrower writes about the impacts about to hit the maritime industry, importers/exporters and consumers.

Carriers are “jacking up” spot rates to improve their negotiating hands with shippers as they agree pricing for IMO 2020 fuel bills and long-term Asia-Europe contracts.

Rising demand for electric vehicles — including medium and heavy trucks — means an increased need for smart grids with smart charging to power those vehicles. Even that may not be enough.

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 […]

The DHL Connectedness Index analyzes the flows of trade, capital, information and people across the world to understand its impact on globalization.

Dry bulk ocean carrier Jinhui Shipping of Hong Kong and Oslo has drifted into the red according to its third quarter results. Its nine-month results indicate the company may generate a loss this year.

“Undercover boss” believes average international airfreight shipment times should be at least a day faster. Experts agree the sector can up its game.

Airport has ambitious China plans

Increased rates and signs of capacity slowly leaving the market continues the power shift towards carriers.

Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.

Saudi Arabia angry at low oil prices; consumer spend set to increase during holiday season; European wine production battles climate change.

Road transport organization TAPA has welcomed the EU initiative of creating a safe truck parking standard, while advocating for collaboration with its existing truck parking PSR standard.

Job action would come during peak holiday shopping period.

Carrier offering thrice-weekly service between Zurich and Cancun.

Container ship giant signs deal that will fuel LNG-powered ships on its Asia-Mediterranean service.

Manufacturing slowdown chills all but urgent replacement bookings

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 […]

Private equity-backed 3PL said deal comes as demand exceeds capacity in Northeast market.

Four cities in Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia are added to carrier’s freighter network.

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

Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.

French workers are demonstrating for reforms in their pension plan, leading to a protest that will see most employees of transport companies strike beginning on Dec. 5.

Air India, Alitalia and South African Airways may be facing a bleak future.

Port, engineering and property giant MMC shrugged off the trade war and economic headwinds to report massive increases in revenues and profits. Analysts issued a “buy” rating.

Integrated logistics provider and ocean carrier Harbour Link saw a boost in revenues but its costs grew too, causing its profits to weaken in the most recent quarter. A weak result in its ocean shipping division was a drag on profit as well.

Moving precious artwork is physically and mentally demanding work, requiring art logistics firms to micromanage every inch of the journey from one art house to the other.

The partnership between IVECO and Nikola Motors announced in September will roll out its first battery electric truck to European buyers in 2021. A fuel cell electric model will follow in 2023.

Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario – a no-deal Brexit in 2020.

Vos Logistics has acquired SNEL Shared Logistics, which operates a 65,000 m2 warehouse in close proximity to the major Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Hague and Utrecht.

Next generation of popular program expands content and usage options

In a now familiar story, another logistics company – in this case Tiong Nam – reports weaker quarterly results owing to a global trade headwinds. Analysts warn on liquidity pressures.

Government wrestles with options to keep state-owned carrier aloft

Ben Thrower writes that venture capital funds continue to flow to digital freight brokerages, but legacy companies continue to fight back.

Plan, then plan some more as the ability of a 3PL to handle the holidays becomes test for handling the rest of the year.

Maritime, air and overland trade routes into Europe are being piggybacked by criminal gangs deploying the latest digital supply chain technologies to help meet mushrooming demand for illegal drugs across […]

French-based 3PL FM Logistic has unveiled the Ergoskel, an ergoskeleton designed to assist warehouse employees to work around parcels without them taking a toll on their bodies.

Integrated logistics services provider Tasco, a subsidiary of Yusen Logistics and an NYK Group company, has reported flat second quarter revenues and costs but a surge in net profit. Its six month figures don’t look so great though and equities analysts are disappointed.

In this week’s round-up of trucking stories from around Australia: truckers slugged by box terminal operators; truckers slugged by tax hikes; truckers slugged by safety regulators; drivers slugged by Queensland politicians; Freightliner Cascadia rolls into the Outback; Linfox buys 90-truck fleet to transport booze.

The first of a four-part series teaching the crucial basic elements in freight and shipping.

Ellen Voie, the CEO of Women in Trucking, spoke on the issues that female truckers in particular face when they are looking for parking spots.

Spanish road freight startup Ontruck has acquired digital freight forwarding platform Briver, in an attempt to consolidate its market position in the Spanish region of Cataluña.

Airline unit to add aircraft and develop logistics platform

With solid financial results under its belt in its first outing as a listed company, Port of Napier has won praise from equities analysts. “A text book start as a listed company,” analysts said.

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index moves towards the carriers for the first time since early September.

Court indicts a few UPS employees for drug trafficking; EU commercial vehicle registrations decline; pop-up electric charging stations come up in Oxford.

Government mulling options as rescue bid stalls

Dry bulk ship operator Malaysian Bulk Carriers has reported another set of losses. Barring unexpected positive developments, it may make a yearly loss. It is also reducing both long-term and current assets. The company has entered into working capital deficiency.

Courier, domestic and international logistics company GD Express reported a slowdown in total comprehensive income in its latest quarterly results. The company generated increased revenues but increased costs too. Profits shrank.

Grass might be greener in Keystone state rather than Garden state as new law puts new risk on motor carriers.

Redwood Logistics has unveiled Redwood Connect 2.0, which can be leveraged by logistics experts to drag and drop what they want to happen to the data from start to finish, without the need to code.

The shift of production from China to southeast Asia is unlikely to stop the trans-Pacific container market from declining this year.

We have previously discussed the Boeing decision of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In that decision, the NLRB changed its approach to determining whether an employer’s workplace rule violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). 

Sino-Malaysian services provider Integrated Logistics (trading as Integrated Group) has announced another poor set of financial results. It looks set to deliver its fifth full-year loss in six years.

The implementation of Positive Train Control is the largest technology program deployed in CN history and they are already ahead of the game

New joint venture replaces separate agreements

John Papageorgiou, Senior Product Manager at NEXT Trucking, sits down with FreightWavesTV’s Emily Szink in Chicago to talk about the company’s updated drayage marketplace.

This article is brought to you courtesy of NEXT Trucking The holiday shopping season is well underway even before Black Friday, as stores roll out promotions and shoppers look to […]

China’s exports to the U.S. contracted last month. Even so, slowing U.S. exports to its trade rival saw China’s trade surplus with the U.S. widen.

Animal rights groups call for the European Commission to ban the live transport of animals following the Black Sea tragedy.

The trade of Black Angus bulls is a global supply chain that needs a verification system, which can keep counterfeit beef from reaching the consumers’ table.

Proposed loan may run afoul of EC rules on state aid

Despite solid revenues, costs at CJ Century Logistics surged and the company has reported a third consecutive quarterly loss.

London-based Loadsure has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. Learn more about Loadsure, as well as about the largest commercial blockchain alliance in the world.

Logistics service provider Europa Worldwide is constructing a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Midlands Logistics Park in Corby, England.

CMA CGM reported solid results for the third quarter of 2019. However, those results were weighed down by the costs of financing its purchase of CEVA Logistics.

Trucking and trade bodies are outraged by the ongoing tactics of container terminal operators to frequently hike already huge fees on trucks. Lobbying of government ministers is underway and even port operators are disappointed at the ongoing tactics of terminal operators.

This week: Doctors stuff Aussie truckers full of opioids; Prime Ministerial funding splurge on infrastructure; tech and data standards action points identified; trucker accidentally crushes his own car; trucking tax hike fight won… sort of; DHL Supply Chain vows carbon neutrality.

Italian state railway balks at government’s failure to agree a deal

This white paper examines ways to combat detention by looking at smarter detention management solutions to alleviate bottlenecks.

Demand could pick up next year, but U.S. elections are one of multiple potential pitfalls delegates at TIACA’s 2019 Executive summit heard this week.

French freight matching startup FretLink has introduced new carrier-centric features in collaboration with equipment provider TIP and fuel card player UTA.

Memorandum of understanding inked on Nov. 20

Within the trucking community, it is common knowledge that finding a secure parking spot is often easier said than done. The truck parking shortage is a ubiquitous problem in many parts of the U.S., primarily due to the lopsided supply and demand equation. 

On its way to Washington, “The People’s Tree” made a stop in the Scenic City.

Saybrook Capital alleges that additional evidence shows how port and longshore union aimed to derail project.

No good news for carriers besides a slight surge in volumes leading into the late Thanksgiving holiday.

Every day, more than 40% of all truck drivers on the road use an hour or more of productive driving time to search for a secure parking spot before their hours of service run out.

This white paper shares how companies can work to take full advantage of everything that smart trailers offer.

Freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel is acquiring Rotra, a company with roughly 800 employees and an annual revenue of over €100 million.

Traffic volumes emanating from Turkey are robust

Continental AG is looking to rapidly restructure its workforce and phase out production plants to catch up with new-age mobility options like electric and connected vehicles.

In what appears to be a trend, another transport and logistics company has reported a weak overall year-to-date but with a steeper downward dive in the third quarter. Retail logistics specialist LBC Express revealed a small loss in the third quarter of the year against a background of rising revenues.

Lorenzo Shipping took drastic action to begin stemming its losses. But the emphasis is on “begin”. There’s still a long way to go, as Lorenzo is currently on track for a multi-million dollar loss

The bottom line: According to the CaseMetrix data, the average verdict against a trucking company in 2012 was about $2.6 million. Now it’s more than $17 million. 

Uni-Top expected to restructure

U.K.-based yacht builder Sunseeker is in advanced negotiations with DHL Supply Chain to help with its logistics operations.

Atlantia charges that conditions for investment not met

Shippers believe container line consortia are anti-competitive and lack transparency.

HyperloopTT does feasibility study on Chicago-Pittsburgh route; Nikola develops the most energy-dense battery; Virgin Atlantic is opening new routes in summer 2020.

Cargo rate platform adds “deep link” to Maersk’s booking portal.