The highway and viaduct that now shoots truckers and others straight through the heart of Syracuse on interstate 81 might be no more under a plan making its way through […]
The congressional watchdog agency said the trade financing bank should use GSA’s system as a tool to identify applicants with delinquent federal debt indicators.
The five technologies identified by the Wassenaar Arrangement members were added to Commerce’s export control list based on their threat to national security.
The Justice Department said Edison, N.J. resident Gene Shilman now faces up to five years in jail for violating the Arms Export Control Act.
A looming workforce supply gap in the freight forwarding sector has caused the industry to reach out to over one million high school students.
As rate pressure eases, conditions for shippers continue to improve.
President Trump said he told House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to “get these phony investigations over with.”
U.S. Department of Transportation agencies are looking at addressing such areas as CDL endorsements, hours of service rules and roadside inspections.
Tracy Rosser tapped for executive vice president post at transportation management services provider after helping oversee big-box retailer’s transport and supply chain operations.
The Teekay companies continue to concentrate their focus on oil and LNG shipping.
Trucks without mirrors are entering the testing phase, but they could soon become a reality.
Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., says the agreement won’t be “jammed through” his panel or the House Ways and Means Committee.
The subcommittee favorably reported to the full Appropriations Committee its fiscal year 2020 funding bill, which includes $1.1 billion for the Maritime Administration.
Secretary Chao spoke on the need for addressing legitimate public concerns on safety, security and privacy in futuristic transport technology, without hampering innovation.
As a major owner of Capesize bulkers, Golden Ocean is heavily exposed to events in Brazil.
John Larkin, arguably the father of all transport analysts and recently an investment banker, is leaving banking to join a small private equity firm
FMCSA will look to avoid separate rules while addressing new technologies
President walks out abruptly following cover-up allegations
The three stocks get an upgrade not just on Cowen’s optimistic view of the market, but by how much their prices have been hit.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller assesses current conditions impacting trucking and outlines what is ahead for the industry.
Helping shape the future of Arctic shipping is a pillar of the Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network’s mission.
“We do see visibility as the key opportunity to mitigate risk and avoid unnecessary costs and charges that can come into play.”
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing ahead on the successor of NAFTA following the end of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican metals.
The president sent his letter to Pelosi and Schumer one day before he was scheduled to meet with Congressional Democrats for a second round of infrastructure discussions.
Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at how Amazon is using partners in both the U.S. and Europe to expand its operations in both regions.
Market expert Jim Blaze explains the economics behind railcars. He also provides information about the various types of railcars and what market conditions the railroads are facing as they seek to “right-size” their fleets.
Market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about the world’s problems with trash and garbage – and what must be done before it overwhelms humanity.
The Saudi customs has successfully piloted its first shipment through TradeLens, a blockchain-based platform developed collaboratively by Maersk and IBM.
South Korean ocean carrier HMM may have a shiny new corporate identity but its first quarter results were written in the same dreadful red ink as last year. Although the ocean carrier generated large increases in revenues, its costs surged, which led to large losses in the first three months of 2019.
Big Sky Scientific is seeking the return of $1 million hemp stash confiscated by the Idaho State Police.
Market expert Scott Case writes about the air cargo operations at Alaska Airlines, which not only serves Alaska, but the entire U.S. market.
Golar LNG Ltd is spinning off a new public entity. Flex LNG is coming too. Shipping’s US-listed field is getting even more crowded.
As the logistics industry continues to plow millions of dollars into digital freight matching
(DFM) technology that pairs shippers and carriers, there is a clear difference of
approach between third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that seek to minimize the “human element” and those that embrace the combination of automation technology and teams of skilled logistics professionals.
Fullbay has created a heavy-duty shop management software that helps shop owners create instant invoices, attract technicians, and truly satisfy customers.
Saudi Arabia Customs successfully transported a container to the Port of Rotterdam using blockchain for the packing list and commercial documents.
Zipline operates autonomous drones across remote areas that are hard to reach by road, airlifting medicines during emergencies.
Kansas Republican Jerry Moran says tariffs threaten long-term damage to U.S. agriculture.
“It’s time for the Congress to do their job,” the vice president said during a speech in Florida on Monday.
Commerce’s temporary license will allow U.S. exporters who meet certain conditions to continue conducting business with Huawei and overseas affiliates on the Entity List.
Chinese shipping giant Cosco (HKEX: 1919) was last weekend given, for free, 45 percent of the equity of ports and shipping operator, Hainan Shipping Holding. Cosco’s not just getting a […]
Today on WTT we take a deep dive into the Idaho Hemp Trucker fiasco with journalist, Linda Baker, CEO Jacob Findlay has some huge news concerning FullBay, McLeod announces two new products, plus all the latest headlines, Big Deal, Little Deal, and the very first Comment Section Rodeo!
All this and more now on WTT?!?
Autonomous trucks will haul postal agency trailers between distribution centers in Phoenix, Arizona and Dallas, Texas.
US Supreme Court denies petition by UPS to review US Postal Service’s accounting cost structure
Ford to lay off 7,000 as part of major restructuring
The state of Georgia plans a $35 million sale of bonds to upgrade its rail network, a move that could help boost volumes for Genesee & Wyoming (NYSE: GWR) and […]
Commentary: Commerce and BIS put numerous American companies at risk of export control violations by fumbling enforcement date of Huawei additions to Entity List.
For years, shippers have tapped spare capacity of railcars and tracks as a low-cost option for storing and staging bulk commodities. But the widespread adoption of the business model known […]
Freight matching startup SmartHop has built a technology platform that helps truckers plan, search and book their loads in a fraction of the time it takes to sift through traditional load boards.
Brenda Smith, Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Trade executive assistant commissioner, said her agency will develop modernization projects that will result in pilots.
Pioneer is the parent company of 17 short-line common carrier railroad operations, an equipment leasing company, two service firms and a contract services switching company.
Consumers are increasingly purchasing furniture and other large, bulky items online, forcing last-mile delivery providers to adapt.
As some technology companies scale back or eliminate their self-driving programs, Starsky Robotics is pushing forward with its autonomous truck technology.
A more flexible shipping loan concept is good for borrowers and their clients, but may have limited scope.
Amazon.com is the lead partner in a $575 million Series G funding round for UK food delivery firm Deliver
Market expert Charley Dehoney explores how freight brokers can stay relevant in a rapidly changing environment.
Sub: Removal of levies on aluminum and steel end costly trade dispute – but both nations reserve right to resume them in response to dumping.
Awards also go to Kuebix, J.B. Hunt, Long Beach community groups, port champions, Sovcomflot, Synergy Group, Thordon Bearings and Worldwide.
Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about issues that are impacting the air freight market.
Einride has introduced a Level 4 autonomous electric truck that will transport cargo between a warehouse and a terminal in DB Schenker’s facility.
The agreement doesn’t involve quotas, and the tariffs will be gone in 48 hours, according to reports.
The federal government also should partner to help with freight transportation, Rep. Lowenthal said Friday during the Congressional PORTS Caucus briefing.
Truckers, fleet managers, and brokers face any number of regulatory tasks, load optimization and business decisions every single day. Add to that the decision on which technology, software or service […]
Donald Broughton explores the technology economy and its impact on the overall economy.
Plus: Logistics execs and blockchain; Lilium air takes off; redesigning cities for scooters.
President Trump directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to lead talks as the administration seeks to mitigate the “threatened impairment of national security.”
Several containers of fireworks entered the country through the Port of Savannah.
In an ever-increasingly connected world, the ability of systems to speak to each other is critical. Fleet Complete’s CONNVEX solution is an example of an underlying system that helps that communication, including critically, between commercial vehicles and providers.
project44 has introduced two new applications that are automating shipment tracking and bringing visibility into siloed operations.
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Chinese telecom’s purchases of U.S.-made semiconductor components will come under closer scrutiny during BIS export license approvals.
Speakers during an American Shipper webinar talked about how software solutions could help importers and exporters navigate sanctions, tariffs and security filings.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that this expanded access could increase U.S. beef and beef product exports to Japan by as much as $200 million a year.
The country was removed from the United States’ unilateral trade preferences program, and tariffs on steel from Turkey were lowered from 50% to 25%.
As ocean carriers bring in ever-larger container ships to the U.S., the Port of New York and New Jersey says it is ready to handle them. Last week, the YM […]
Trucking warns supply chain may still require Inventory buffers.
BW LPG, an ocean carrier of crude oil, gas, chemicals, and products of oil, has reported a first quarter 2019 net loss after tax of US$23.5 million. It’s a loss that’s about three times greater than the US$8.4 million loss recorded in the first quarter of 2018.
Chill winds from the Chinese economy have caused Australian freight forwarder Wiseway to downgrade its anticipated China/Australia freight volumes and earnings.
The investment company Caisse de dépot et placement du Québec reportedly is a partner in the Canadian deal and also is taking a piece of DP World’s investments in Chile.
Accidents due to distracted driving is on the rise, and it critical to utilize technology to curb the numbers.
A Senate committee on Wednesday approved the Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Roger Wicker on Tuesday.
A recap of Transparency 2019!
Despite the controversies through the years, DryShips has proven to be a survivor – and has posted another quarterly profit.
The House Speaker said Tuesday during the Transportation Construction Coalition fly-in she is optimistic about a possible infrastructure package.
Credit rating agency says while traffic may fall, revenues are not likely to be affected in the medium term.
Customs brokers facilitating imports from Mexico into the U.S. have witnessed improved cargo processing by CBP at the southern border ports of entry.
The retail giant’s U.S. same-store sales were up 3.4 percent, its highest first-quarter results in nine years and fourth consecutive quarter over 3 percent.
While not named in the executive order, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and its affiliates will be added to the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Entity List.
Making carriers more productive is good business for Arrive Logistics.
2020 U.S. presidential election could become major roadblock
The Cass Shipments Index came in negative for the fifth month in a row in April, sparking concern about potential economic contraction.
Cannabis presents an opportunity for transportation and logistics firms willing to navigate the chaos of an emerging market.
Cargo Chief provides freight brokers with a booking bot that gets carrier offers, counter-bids on loads and autonomously books load on consent.
Economic data from the goods side of the economy continued to underperform in April, as both retail sales and industrial production unexpectedly declined during the month
What The Truck?!? hits the road this week as Chad and Dooner make tracks towards Birmingham, Alabama to cover McLeod’s Transportation, Finance and Accounting Conference. The guys talk with McLeod’s CEO Tom McLeod, VP of Ops David Custred, CFO Kasey Burleson, Chief InfoSec Officer Ben Barnes, and Buddy Moore Trucking’s CFO Susan Moore Kirkpatrick.
April shipments were down 3.2 percent year-over-year, prompting Boughton to acknowledge “material and growing downside risk to the economic outlook” in the latest Cass Freight Index Report.
Rail market expert Jim Blaze discusses how FreightWaves SONAR can help determine how best to ship freight.
U.S. Xpress provides some color on the company and the freight environment.
Amazon has broken ground on its Kentucky air hub, which will bring 2,000 jobs and up to 100 planes to the area.
The legislation would establish the Freight Transportation Infrastructure Trust that would distribute the funds through a formula and competitive programs.
House Democrats are seeking beefed-up labor, environment, enforcement and pharmaceutical provisions in the trade agreement.
