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Court of Appeals upholds cargo suit dismissal in case of damaged plywood shipped from Malaysia and Indonesia to New Jersey in 2013.

The U.S. Transportation Department has initiated a pilot program to allow 18- to 20-year-olds who hold the military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license to operate big rigs across state […]

The first of grounded fleet of Boeing 747s has received clearance to return to flight operations.

Firms added another 15,400 jobs in June.

Company seeks to add finished products and foreign status materials and components to the scope of authority.

A $200 million injection of new capital at Celadon is withdrawn because of a DOJ investigation, but the operating numbers are looking up.

Survey data in both the manufacturing and service sectors continued to point to strong economic growth at the end of the 2nd quarter. Details in the survey responses continue to suggest that high transportation costs, labor shortages, and tariff uncertainty remain significant issues in the economy.

Home delivery of items that require someone to be home to accept the package is one of the most frustrating parts of the online experience for many. Package.AI believes involving the consumer sooner in the process can improve that process.

Dip Shipping president and sales manager were arrested Tuesday for allegedly raising forwarding service prices charged to U.S. customers.

While the nation’s unemployment rate has been declining, truck driver turnover has been on the rise.

Global demand for air cargo grew 4.2 percent for the month following a revised 5.2 percent uptick in April.

AAR senior VP: “For now, things are looking good for the railroads and the economy despite the many threats, such as a potential trade war, that could bring change quickly.”

Board chair, directors, managers and chief wharfinger named.

The digital freight forwarder added Thailand and Malaysia as import countries to its online platform.

The Agricultural Marketing Service clarifies “that honey packers must include conspicuous and indelible labeling.”

USTR undergoing annual check for unilateral U.S. trade preference program for countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

FTR Transportation Intelligence says operators are ordering new vehicles in such large volumes that production can’t keep up due to a lack of available components.

RIM logistics, a leading provider of global freight forwarding and third-party logistics services, announced it has joined BiTA

VOLT Technology, a post-ICO startup using the power of blockchain to provide companies, individuals and couriers a decentralized platform that manages point-to-point (P2P) deliveries, has joined BiTA.

CVTA has recently received approval to be listed as a National Standard Registered Apprenticeship Program for professional truck drivers, allowing CVTA member carriers to compete for discretionary apprenticeship grants.

American Automotive Policy Council warns increase in tariffs “will undermine the enormous economic contributions the U.S. auto sector makes.”

Logistyx is enhancing its parcel shipping SaaS solution through the acquisition of Transparix.

In the one question from the earnings call, an analyst asked Roadrunner executives about the goodwill-heavy balance sheet.

The Indian trucking ecosystem now witnesses frequent strikes, as different economic reforms and the more recent rise in fuel prices are forcing a lot of carriers to accrue losses.

SF Holdings, a leading integrated logistics and supply chain service provider based in China, has joined BiTA.

Freight conditions generally held solid during the month despite some softening in the manufacturing sector. With economic fundamentals largely in place, the focus has shifted to trade policy, where trade war escalations threaten domestic activity.

The SCFI surged 9.3 percent last week, while the WCI was relatively steady compared with the previous week.

Plan for Gulftainer to take over Port of Wilmington passes CFIUS review.

Business still will be conducted in wake of Maffei’s departure.

FAA has proposed a $1,466,775 civil penalty for alleged violations at two airports.

General Electric has filed a patent that draws out its plan on using blockchain in validating and verifying 3D-printed products making its way into its supply chain.

In a blockchain conference held this week in Amsterdam, a panel discussed the potential and impact of blockchain in the transportation and logistics industry.

Info-X Software Technology has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance to participate in the global alliance of businesses working to develop and educate on blockchain.

Report asserts that developing the necessary infrastructure to fuel ocean vessels using natural gas would only result in “meager” reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Understanding hours-of-service and ELD regulations and their exemptions can help fleets better manage driver’s time.

“Significant” increase in operational costs drives down expectations.

Total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement rose 11.3 percent year-over-year in April.

American Institute for International Steel: “The administration will probably celebrate the May data, but businesses and consumers will not.”

Major stock indices from around the world are down this week as the Trump administration continues to push the envelope on tariffs and trade.

Twenty-five percent duties on products originating in China scheduled to take effect July 6.

Jensen is tapped as a commissioner; air cargo carrier announces leadership team appointments.

The Oregon-based railroad transportation and equipment manufacturer posted net earnings of $36.2 million for the quarter.

In 11th-hour decision, Chinese antitrust agency allows deal that will create third-largest container carrier.

Audits of Bitcoin transactions make it clear that a significant percentage of transactions are related to illicit activity, and the FBI is on the case. New technologies like cryptocurrency tumblers and coins like Monero are making it harder on law enforcement.

Platform Science, a pioneer of integrated hardware and software solutions for commercial vehicles, announces the appointment of Chris Sultemeier as chairman of the board.

Testifiers tell House committee the Chinese telecom giant poses competition and espionage-related concerns.

The growth rate is the slowest since the first quarter of 2017.

The United Nations is exploring potential uses of blockchain technology in achieving its goals of reducing poverty, ending hunger and raising living standards across the globe.

Allen Sutherland named VP of law; Messer promoted to sales manager.

The Maritime Safety Act of 2018 would require access to timely weather forecasts and voyage data recorders to float free after an incident.

Volvo Trucks and FedEx demonstrated their truck platooning technology in North Carolina this morning, in conjunction with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority.

The US trade deficit in goods narrowed for the third consecutive month in May as improved export performance outweighed a modest rise in imports during the month.

XPO Logistics announced this morning that it will be adding augmented reality to its Ship XPO platform, giving end customers the opportunity to visualize how items such as sofas, beds and appliances, will look inside their home.

American Trucking Associations says bill would provide “common sense” relief for drivers.

Electronic network connects air cargo carriers with postal providers.

Last-mile visibility startup will use the latest funds to increase its product offering and workforce.

The busiest seaport on the U.S. East Coast handled 551,117 TEUs in May, its fifth consecutive monthly record.

Brückner promoted to assistant vice president; Lengenfelder joins port marketing department.

As the future moves towards connected vehicles that are autonomous in nature, the current IT and cybersecurity act would not be applicable, needing a clearer definition on civil liability in case of accidents.

Arrive Logistics, one of the nation’s fastest growing brokerages with offices in both Austin, TX, and Chicago, has received a Series A round of funding led by Lead Edge Capital.

Los Angeles/Long Beach terminals expect reforms to fees, appointments to be delayed.

Panelists from BiTA, IBM, Chain.io, and Morris, Manning, and Martin talked about blockchain use cases, the future of the technology, the regulatory landscape, and had different views on cryptocurrencies.

Both of the primary indices slipped, with one showing a significant year-over-year decline.

Containership Alexander Maersk reportedly had to wait days before receiving permission to put the rescued people ashore in Sicily.

New pool of officers will fill positions on board U.S.-flag domestic and deep-sea vessels.

Sales of new single-family homes beat expectations in May as a surge of sales in the South helped offset softness in other areas of the country. This serves as a sign that construction activity should remain strong, though other downstream industries face challenges.

Think government regulations are just a drain on your finances? Think again. Today, savvy fleets are using government regulations such as the hours-of-service rules to their advantage — but how?

JD.com opened a completely automated warehouse near Shanghai, keeping up with its robust investment in technology to optimize and inject increased efficiency in its logistics processes.

Office of Management and Budget report also proposes privatizing St. Lawrence Seaway.

The Court declined to provide guidance on whether the ABC test as a means of determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors under some California wage and hour laws applies to pending cases or only those filed after the opinion was issued. What does it mean?

New bill introduced in the U.S. House asks for a slight reform in the HOS relaxation rules by extending the 150-mile exemption for ag and livestock haulers throughout the year.

At the Future of Transportation World Conference, Andreas Thellmann from Airbus explained the potential of air taxis being used in urban spaces to reduce congestion on the roads.

About 20 companies will visit Ethiopia, Kenya, Côte D’Ivoire and Ghana next week as part of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa.

A sweeping Office of Management and Budget report proposes converting the Postal Service into a privately held corporation and spinning off air traffic control functions from the FAA.

At the Future of Transportation World Conference, ZapGo described its carbon ion battery solution that has the potential to charge an electric vehicle to full capacity in five minutes, while a Lithium ion battery takes hours to do the same.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing states to collect taxes on all sales made through online channels, helping large omnichannel retailers compete online for sales.

Truck tonnage rose for the second consecutive month in May, as improving economic conditions and gains in hiring have helped trucking performance.

Sweden has unveiled the world’s first road that can charge electric trucks while they move over it, by letting the vehicle connect with charging tracks embedded inside the road.

Accelerating growth in both volumes and spending a signal that “U.S. economy is ignoring all of the angst coming out of Washington” about potential trade war.

President Trump’s pick for the Consumer Product Safety Commission tells the Senate Commerce Committee that the agency still thinks in terms of “brick-and-mortar retail.”

The American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index ticked up 0.7 percent following a revised 2.7 percent increase the previous month.

Australia-based software company makes its eighth acquisition this year.

The American Line Pipe Producers Association is particularly pleased with Commerce’s “strong response” in its investigation of these imports from China and India.

Daugherty leading joint venture of APL and Fujitrans; Proulx heading operations for logistics provider; and Hendricks chairing board.

The song of 2018 remains the same—and tariffs or no tariffs, it projects to remain so even as infrastructure on the rails and ports expand.

Penske Logistics has reached agreement in principle to acquire Epes Transport Systems, of Greensboro, NC. The deal, expected to be finalized in the next few weeks, will add over 1,200 units to Penske Logistics.

Shrugging off any potential disruption due to trade war, FedEx Corp. executives were upbeat about the outlook for 2019 for both the general economy and FedEx’s operating units during its fiscal 2018 fourth-quarter and year-end earnings call on Tuesday.

International Maritime Organization called on to address safety and penalties.

Growing company promotes and hires.

As alternative energy continues to make headlines, companies are adding more electric vehicles their fleets. Both Ryder and UPS announced significant EV additions earlier this month.

The incumbents are still way ahead. While C.H. Robinson’s scale and reach remain unmatched, a number of competitors have realized strong growth and have achieved significant scale over the past ten years.

Sweetbridge Alliance, the go-to-market network for a decentralized, liquid and transparent global supply chain powered by open-source blockchain protocols, recently became an industry association member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).

Just weeks after opening an office in Singapore, the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) has engaged with industry on the benefits and potential of blockchain technology. These discussions have led to NR Capital joining the Alliance.

The founder of an industry startup with lots of buzz tells an industry conference how it happened.

Under the strategic partnership, Google will invest $550 million in China’s second-largest e-commerce provider.

Despite losing ground for the second straight week on a sequential basis, container freight rates between Asia and the United States are on the rise compared with last year.

Prices of diesel fuel and regular gasoline have declined for the past three weeks but still are higher than a year ago.

Port has new CCO; Cleveland company hires managers; and insurance group appoints board members.

Google invests $550 million in JD.com, the e-commerce major from China, marking its advent into the logistics world.

Two former Roadrunner Transportation Systems executives were charged with multiple crimes related to accounting and securities fraud in a federal indictment unsealed Friday.