Truck manufacturers are pushing full steam ahead into connected vehicle platforms, using telematics and data integration to drive value for customers while providing countless other benefits for partners, the community and the OEMs themselves.

Public blockchain-based logistics document transaction platform CargoX has integrated with private blockchain-based digital freight management platform RoadLaunch to provide users greater visibility and transparency into logistics operations.

A breakdown of some of the most active ships in the global maritime industry.

The International Road Transport Union has taken the lead in setting the global road transport agenda, which calls for greater cooperation between industry stakeholders and government bodies to ensure economic prosperity.

MOL continues its foray into experimenting with LNG with an innovative LNG-powered tugboat; meanwhile, MOL’s LNG-bunkering business signs deals around the world.

The recent acquisition of freight forwarder and logistics specialist Panalpina by DSV marks one of the few M&A deals that have occurred in the market over the last several years.

A Massachusetts federal district court recently issued an important ruling addressing whether driver trainees attending a carrier’s orientation program were in fact “employees” of a carrier and therefore subject to the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Autonomous vehicles would need to process both visual and non-visual data derived from their driving environment to be in control. Understanding data streams that flow through the vehicle sensors is key to its functioning.

The latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) is Imaginnovate, which is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India. The company has strong roots in the delivery of technology solutions to enterprises.

Danish logistics conglomerate DSV is now one of the world’s leading forwarders after completing the acquisition of Panalpina in August.

Australia is linking its interior to its coasts and its export markets by building a giant railway to the main seaports. But someone forgot to link the railway to the northern port.

Ship operators who engaged in “reprehensible,” “dishonest and predatory” behavior by forcing crew to work without pay get their ships banned from Australia.

He is being recognized for helping a fellow truck driver that was struck by a passing motorist while inspecting his vehicle.

FreightWaves has been chosen out of hundreds of applicants to be one of 36 tech companies featured at Venture Atlanta.

With oil prices climbing 20%, bunker and BAF costs are expected to follow suit after Saudi drone attacks

Hanjin KAL, controlled by the Cho family, remains the largest shareholder in Korean Air.

IMC Companies added its eighth regional trucking branch with the addition of a new drayage and intermodal provider in the Pacific Northwest, The third-party logistics and intermodal trucking provider said […]

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Japanese ship owners have called — very, very politely — upon the Panama Canal Authority to give greater consideration to the shipping industry when hiking canal tolls.

Carriers are set to withdraw more Asia-Europe sailings in Q4 as excess capacity drags on freight rates.

Aviation Capital Group is the 11th-largest aircraft lessor globally and is being acquired for approximately $3 billion.

FreightWaves releases carbon emissions indices, fleet counts and more.

World No. 2 producer shuts in half of production due to overnight attacks.

German air carrier set to lift ban by next week.

In Australia this week: new truck sales this year in Australia are slumping when compared to last year; transport company PAGE buys Allalong to exploit the Sydney to Tasmania freight market; seaport says millions of truck movements can be eliminated; electric truck is donated to charity; stink-trunk gets un-sunk.

FreightWaves is underscoring its commitment to the beneficial cargo owner community through deeper engagement with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, or CSCMP.

The primary cause of the deteriorating outlook for the next 12 to 18 months is trade policy.

The Australian carrier has taken delivery of two B747-8 freighters to be operated by Atlas Air.

Tokyo-based ocean ship classification society ClassNK is boosting its cybersecurity capabilities by setting up a cross-sectional team of marine and security experts.

Higher transport costs are a price worth paying to cut carbon emissions, says a U.K. government energy czar. Ship owners beg to differ.

The weekly FreightWaves Pricing Power Index jumps 10 points in favor of carriers.

Should you own your own heavy duty truck or consider leasing?

Fast growing port is one of the rare balanced markets for ocean carrier services.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the gathering at the IAA 2019 on sustainable mobility amidst heavy criticism over the event by environmental activists.

Understanding and analyzing data acquired from current mobility systems could help pave the way for sustainable and affordable mobility of the future.

The driver appreciation week is celebrated across the country to pay respect to the 3.5 million truckers who haul freight all year round, rain or shine.

Ryder System’s peer-to-peer truck sharing platform COOP connects truck owners with businesses interested in renting vehicles, helping maximize vehicle utilization.

Digitalization and automation are increasing the risk of cyberattacks, say intelligence agencies, but many shipping companies are refusing to act.

President Trump announced that the U.S. will delay the next round of scheduled tariff increases.

Yantai Port in northern China and the Brazilian miner Vale have signed a so-called strategic cooperation framework to promote the sale of Vale’s iron ore. It is the second such deal for Vale in recent months.

Larger ships now calling as liner services have to reach Southeast Asia ports for East Coast discharge.

Truck capacity across the English Channel could be cut to 50% for up to three months, resulting in two day queues for drivers.

U.K.-based technology firm sees 2019 as pivotal year for logistics-focused technology.

The bulls are coming out in support of truckload (TL) carriers, kind of. Several equity analysts are using a recent positive inflection in TL volumes, a belief that fundamentals aren’t getting materially worse, and attractive valuation multiples to become more positive on the stocks.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explained its goals towards the future, which involve the creation of a comprehensive plan to enable zero-emission mobility across Europe.

In the shipper update, Seth Holm looks at China’s GDP and what the future holds amidst ongoing trade talks. Kyle Cunningham brings you the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, […]

BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO call on charterers, bunker suppliers and nation states to “double their efforts” to ensure a smooth transition to low-sulfur fuel.

Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion ‘NotPetya’ attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million.

France’s second-largest airline suspended flights Sept. 6.

Plus: Ride-hailing, trucking companies await likely final passage of California labor bill

Shippers responded to the last round of tariff increases on imports from China by front loading containers into U.S. ports in July, the National Retail Federation said. After bottoming out […]

Airlines use a lot of skills to maximize freighter and wide-body space for cargo

An automotive supplier will be required to revise its no-fault attendance policy after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit’s recent determination that an employee’s lawsuit challenging the attendance policy should go forward.

Volocopter builds autonomous electric air-taxis that resemble drones for short transits over urban spaces.

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Acquisition of Panalpina creates one of the world’s largest transport and logistics companies.

Digital logistics company Marine Transport International is collaborating with The Recycling Association to enable recycling businesses to relay essential information on trash to stakeholders within the trash value chain in a transparent and swift manner.

Tina Sullivan is very discreet about the freight she ships, given its high value and rarity. But there is little that is discreet about a 50-foot tall, 25-ton sculpture made […]

But a failure to secure a no-deal Brexit could scupper their plans to reshore manufacturing.

Each student will receive a scholarship ranging from $6,250 to $2,725 from a total pool of nearly $150,000.

China‘s largest freight forwarder will use WebCargo platform to bring rates and capacity online.

The financially troubled Indian carrier grounded operations in April.

Digitalization comes with its share of problems and it is vital for businesses to understand what the technology means before they go ahead and adopt it within their operations.

FreightWaves LIVE is the logistics and transportation industry’s immersive experience, where innovation and markets collide.

Healthy container throughput growth suggests they might be.

This week’s addition of intermodal volume data to our SONAR platform brings us one step closer to having price, volume, and capacity for all modes of transport including air cargo, trucking, inland waterways (barge), ocean and rail.

Carnage on Australia’s roads continues as yet more truckers, passengers and vehicle drivers die. Meth-consuming, engine-tampering trucker caught. Pooper-scooper set up to salvage stink-truck. Drivers need to be thought about when designing vehicles, trade body says.

U.S. ports will see a rush of ships as they reopen, but Bahamas port sees severe damage.

The global market for pharmaceuticals reached $1.2 trillion in 2018, up $100 billion from 2017,

Understanding all of your options when it comes to improving driver comfort

Hurricane Dorian has been creeping up the Southeast coast of the U.S., impacting some of the country’s largest ports.

But trade associations call for more certainty as political impasse continues.

The Tasmanian airport is gearing up to become a cargo hub.

The air cargo-handling arm of financially troubled Chinese conglomerate HNA Group refinanced corporate debt in August.

Pilot eLCV projects are planned in the U.S. next year with local production a long-term aim.

Maersk and Ports America onboard with app designed to optimize fraught process of picking up boxes.

The threat of a category 5 hurricane barreling towards the 3rd largest port in the US probably kept you pretty busy.

Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules.

FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller has been named to the Folio: 100.

Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet.

Tech firm will team up with provider of pricing data to container industry to get carriers on time.

The FreightWaves Pricing Power Index is a new weekly feature that highlights the balance of power between shippers and carriers.

Does container shipping have a drug problem? After a string of busts in the U.S. in recent months, attention has now switched to the U.K., where authorities have seized 1,279 […]

At least 15 scheduled sailings from Asia are being temporarily culled due to the Chinese national holiday.

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge encourage professional truck drivers and independent contractors to nominate their companies as Best Fleets to Drive For.

Data on recorded cargo thefts in the EMEA region shows an alarming increase this year, with it crossing €55 million in the first half of 2019.

Air cargo carriers are expecting a demand surge for scheduled and charter capacity if the British government overcomes opposition in Parliament and proceeds with a no-deal exit from the European […]

Europe’s air cargo industry has not been the quickest when it comes to embracing the digital world, but efforts are being made to catch up. A series of carriers have […]

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The Amsterdam airport did report an €18 million year-over-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2019.

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Although consumption rates in Europe have remained durable and kept cargo demand reasonably buoyant this year, the U.S.-China trade war and ‘Brexit’ are casting dark clouds over the European economy […]

Forwarders and ocean carriers are betting a major holiday in Asia and seasonal inventory building at U.S. retailers will provide a boost to container shipping rates. Despite the short-term bump, […]

When we first launched the inGauge Benchmarking Platform, one of the most frequent questions I was asked was “How do you calculate Driver Turnover?”