The author of Moneyball and other books expresses concern about the possible misuse or ignoring of data coming out of the federal government in his talk before Marketwaves18.
New York and Crystal City the big winners, of course, but Music City will house e-retailer’s operations center for the eastern U.S.
The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index reached another record high in October while the company’s Intermodal Price Index points to rising intermodal costs.
The webinar is planned for 2 p.m. EST or 11 a.m. PST on Thursday, Nov. 15.
Facilities with exposure to steel and aluminum trade likely will see the earliest impact.
CBP is closing several lanes at two California ports as it prepares for the arrival of the migrant caravan moving through Mexico.
China also joined other countries in opposing a transparency proposal sent to the WTO by the U.S. and four other members earlier this month.
The U.S.-China trade war has brought misery to the thriving U.S. lobster industry, which is now feeling the heat of an additional 25% tariff that Beijing slapped on its live and processed lobster exports to China.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control continues to extend the expiration dates of certain general licenses between U.S. firms and three Russian oil and gas companies.
With his signature candor, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Wall Street bankers and the extremely wealthy to spend their money at home.
Blockchain solutions, improved interfaces, artificial intelligence and a tool for the intermodal business.
DHL hopes plan will attract new recruits to industry as shortfall looms.
“It’s such a massive market. If you don’t stay focused, you’re going to die.”
Cutting-edge freight tech startups and innovators give an intimate live product demo on the latest technologies changing the industry in a second round of seven minute demonstrations.
The American Transportation Research Institute is asking fleets to contribute electronic logging device (ELD) data to the group so it can study how the data can assist the industry in terms of safety initiatives and regulatory focus.
Kirchner says Slync spent a lot of time learning the market and what their customers need before they built anything. Asking the questions first is critical.
Companies are increasingly being asked to pay for damages to equipment, even when they are not at fault, according to a national survey conducted by TCompanies.
XPO Logistics is rolling out four new LTL optimization technologies and has announced a fast-track and free process for military members and veterans to receive their CDL.
Marrying up an ELD with a video system isn’t the last step for bringing multiple technologies on to one platform.
Officials met in Washington for the fifth meeting of the bilateral Trade and Investment Working Group and held preparatory talks for a possible post-Brexit free trade agreement.
China’s imports record strong third quarter with October data also suggesting more goods on the way.
Virgin Hyperloop One has a new CEO and chairman in the space of a week, with it now looking forward to commercialize and implement the world’s first hyperloop system in India.
The paper calls for a stronger approach to requiring notifications by member governments on issues including customs valuation and subsidies.
The collaborative tech company announced more than 75% growth in the number of lane matches on its platform in the third quarter of 2018 while it also continues to onboard new companies.
Its financial metrics were not strong, but management sees recapitalization as key to its future.
Data on producer prices shows that overall inflation pressure jumped at the start of the 4th quarter, though core price gains were more modest. Industry detail showed that trucking rates posted another solid gain in October, with big gains in long-distance rates offsetting declines in LTL.
Lows water levels are seasonal, but this year has been record, impeding low-cost barges and favoring high-cost trucking.
Oil prices fall on the back of a possible supply glut; highly populated cities are fighting back to regulate traffic during peak hours; U.S. companies are finding it hard to continue working in Iran after the now-in-effect trade sanctions.
ZED Connect has announced that it is discontinuing its ZED-ELD product and offering current customers an opportunity to transition to the EZ-ELD from Stoneridge.
Threat of higher tariffs continues to push up transpacific rates.
More of the same. That was the consensus in a quick informal poll of listeners to FTR’s State of Freight webinar on Thursday when they were asked what the most likely outcome was for the U.S. economy in 2019.
San Francisco firm has developed real-time collaborative logistics platform that “keeps everyone on the same page across the supply chain ecosystem.”
Rail and truck demand a secondary casualty in trade dispute.
To say that Weston LeBar is enthusiastic about the Port of Los Angeles’s new online cargo tracking system is a bit of an understatement.
A surge in freight from Los Angeles has started to inflect the Dallas and Houston freight markets. Meanwhile, Harrisburg, PA’s strong headhaul score makes that Northeast market a diamond in the rough.
Founded in 2015, Avenger Logistics is growing so fast that, according to their estimates, they’ll crack Inc. 5000’s 2019 top ten in their first year of eligibility.
Since the launch of Ford Smart Mobility, Ford has been intent on gaining ground in alternate mobility with e-biking being an important segment. Apart from acquiring Spin, the company has also bought GoBike and has launched an e-bike service ‘Jelly’, across the Purdue University campus.
Also in the pickup: better tools for sleep apnea instruments in sleeper berths; does Buffet care about BNSF’ OR?
The next phase of the investigation is for the ITC to make its determination on whether imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China injure U.S. industry.
The list continues: what will be shown at Demo Day in Dallas this year?
A decrease in coal volumes did not slow a revenue rise at BNSF Railway Company, which posted a 16% increase in operating revenues in the third quarter compared to Q3 2017.
The FreightWaves Research Institute will announce the winners of the Freight.Tech 25 next week at the MarketWaves18 conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
Computer vision startup Netradyne has recorded 100 million hours of driving data which would be analyzed by its AI deep learning tool to help drivers improve driving behavior and avoid incidents on the road.
The measure would have rolled back diesel fuel taxes from 36 to 16 cents a gallon.
The respondents in a U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty case on uncoated groundwood paper — newsprint — from Canada ask that a binational body look at a ruling in their […]
Commissioner Dye said field interviews regarding Fact Finding 28 investigation offer industry further clarity on Federal Maritime Commission report’s objectives.
Katie Gerard is hired in Washington; Matt Balzola is promoted in Wisconsin.
The company is not turning its back on acquisitions forever but thinks it needs to digest the heavy slate of companies it has bought since the middle of 2018.
New group floats alternative blockchain solution for container trade.
Under the partnership, My20 and GoLoad drivers with extra hours and capacity will receive critical Dock411 details before deciding to accept available loads.
A wide variety of solutions will be on display at DemoDay.
KeepTruckin has further expanded the utility of its fleet management platform with a new App Marketplace for customers to access solutions that easily integrate with KeepTruckin’s current platforms.
enVista, a leading global consulting and software solutions firm, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), an organization dedicated to determining best practices and standards for blockchain in the transportation/logistics/freight marketplace.
Many of the industry’s inefficiencies are the result of a lack of transparency between stakeholders, which creates an inability to plan operations in advance. The pilot program is breaking barriers.
Starting in January, carriers will be fined $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations.
Dogs trained in the third-party explosives detection program will assist Transportation Security Administration teams in screening shipments, including foreign cargo.
Process begins to choose individuals to serve on the U.S. roster used for the selection of panelists to review duty determinations made by NAFTA parties
McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Stifel Nicolaus, and Susquehanna are all in agreement that technology and data are critical for driving productivity in transportation and logistics companies. We survey recent research by the firms.
The global snapshot survey is based on interview data from 450 transport companies across Europe, the GCC and Asia, and reveals a number of fascinating insights.
Tuesdays may not be good days to be on the road; transport firms need to boost analytics usage to match what customers are doing.
Fleet Advantage, the truck fleet analytics company has added new features to its ATLAAS solution including customizable dashboards that allows real-time truck visibility and identifying when an assest becomes economically obsolete.
LiteLink Technologies Inc. (“LiteLink Tech”) (CSE::LLT) (FRA:C0B) (litelinktech.com), a leading blockchain enterprise solutions provider, announced today they have joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
The sanctions restored Monday cover more than 700 individuals, entities, aircraft and vessels and amount to the “largest ever single day targeting the Iranian regime.”
A required annual review of the African Growth and Opportunity Act found that hereditary slavery in the country remains a concern.
New research outlines key perspectives that could help shape the geographic makeup of the Heartland.
ArcBest posted excellent operating results for the third quarter, but executives failed to clarify the company’s pension liabilities, which were the subject of a controversial short seller report last month.
Job growth rebounded in October after Hurricane Florence disrupted hiring activity in the previous month. Within the transportation and logistics industry, trucking payrolls expanded for the sixth consecutive month, though growth lagged behind the pace of hiring among parcel companies and warehouses.
Majority of the U.S. shale oil producers are showing negative cash flow in 2018; Subaru is recalling 400,000 cars due to faulty engine part; U.S. factory orders increase more than expected in September.
SONAR’s OTVI.LAX is clearly indicating that the strength in the inbound loaded container flow out of the Long Beach/LA port is continuing and gathering momentum.
The driver squeeze forced U.S. Xpress to shift resources from OTR to Dedicated. Still, it posted a healthy increase in its OR.
Deliverr is helping businesses ship products on ecommerce platforms with an Amazon-like fulfillment service.
Customs and Border Protection issued guidance allowing reduced excise tax rates for alcoholic beverage imports and released documents needed to claim them.
Investor-state dispute settlement provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement are much scaled back from NAFTA’s language.
The Drivewyze weigh in motion software will come built into Orbcomm devices. Separately, the company will launch a new free data analysis service for their customers.
Less-than-truckload carrier plans to rejuvenate fleet and remain focused on price over volume.
Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR) reported strong third quarter earnings, announcing $1.3 billion in operating revenue, a 15 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2017.
A monthly survey of all the important economic developments from the past month, and a look at some of the key trends to watch throughout the month of November.
Preliminary analysis points to a combustible fuel or other compound inside the container bound for Taiwan.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Still in its infancy, blockchain is increasingly being adopted by companies seeking data security solutions. Scroll is one such company.
Head of FMCSA and largest U.S. truck trade group say California attempting to preempt federal regulations.
Truck repairs are inevitable, but a new solution from Uptake that utilizes Geotab sensors and artificial intelligence aims to identify problems before they become extended downtime events.
Rising tariffs spur look at geographic shifts in supply chains.
For all those in trade who’ve always wished for their 15 minutes of fame, I think we can safely say we’ve hit that mark. When family members start asking questions […]
White House applies eligibility for the Generalized System of Preferences to few new country-product combinations.
Lineage Cool Port Oakland is a collaboration between Lineage Logistics and Dreisbach Enterprises.
XPO to roll out suite of I.T. improvements for LTL unit.
The pipelines taking oil away from the Permian are at capacity, causing a buildup of WTI inventory at the Cushing, OK storage sites and depressing the price of WTI against Brent. Prices would be even lower if Venezuela and Iran weren’t causing further worries about global supply.
LTL carrier says Northeast expansion to continue with new facilities, but segment remains at breakeven results.
iLabX will be run in collaboration with L Marks, a corporate innovation specialist. The program will accept entries in four categories related to tech and transport.
An advanced “BOSS’ fulfillment model is ready for the holidays.
In a CarrierLists survey of fleets, most respondents expect rates and volumes to remain the same or improve in 2019.
Optimal Dynamics uses AI and machine learning to assist fleets in finding loads a few days into the future, which would help carriers get ahead of their competition, as they could plan their network flow further in advance than usual.
A wide range of technological solutions for supply chains seeking efficiencies will be on display at MarketWaves near Dallas November 12-13.
FreightWaves discussed how the midterm elections impact the economy at large, and specifically how it pertains to freight. What are the implications to the economic indicators regardless of the winner?
Sam Ruda becomes the interim director for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Clark Robertson joins the Port of Corpus Christi as chief operating officer.
Fourth-quarter results are expected to be negatively impacted by a hurricane in the U.S., coal shipment delays in Australia and a locomotive driver shortage in the U.K.
The FreightWaves Research Institute is excited to announce the release of its second white paper, Global Freight Tickers, a worldwide study of publicly traded transportation and logistics companies
The logistics software solutions provider expects sharp increases in earnings and revenue.
A long list of concerns in the ATA President’s annual speech to his group’s conference, including young drivers and California’s own laws.
While there are plenty of TMS systems out there, few to none have traction in the machine learning space.
