The Hong Kong-based ocean carrier projects an annual cost savings of $10 million from improved network operations and efficiency.
Supporters and opponents address proposed changes to labor law.
Prices for used vehicles are expected by the company to stay flat for the remainder of the year.
Truck tonnage fell for the second consecutive month despite generally solid economic conditions. Responses from survey data suggests that the freight is out there, but capacity is preventing tonnage growth
Stord is a software-enabled network of warehouses & distribution centers, which helps businesses improve their operational efficiency by helping them move products swiftly and cost-effectively.
Stord is a software-enabled network of warehouses & distribution centers, which helps businesses improve their operational efficiency by helping them move products swiftly and cost-effectively.
Sales of single-family homes improved for the 2nd consecutive month in a sign that housing activity is beginning to accelerate at the start of spring. This, in turn, should boost freight demand for building materials, furniture, and appliances as households move in and settle.
The self-driving truck startup is striving to deliver dock-to-dock level 4 automation for commercial trucks carrying cargo in the United States and China and has expanded into the port autonomous […]
The latest case of E. coli outbreak is just another example of the impressive capabilities already at our disposal.
Canadian National posted a net income of C$741 million on revenues of C$3.2 billion for the quarter, down 16 percent and 0.4 percent year-over-year, respectively.
Massterly picks managing director and chairman and UPS appoints west region president, while APS Stevedoring names sales and marketing manager and Air Partner hires managing director for its regulatory and […]
The National Marine Fisheries Service on Tuesday announced it will require compliance with reporting and recordkeeping rules of the Seafood Import Monitoring Program beginning Dec. 31.
Results of Endangered Species Act reviews for five species could determine whether endangered and threatened species will remain subject to import and export restrictions.
The final ruling clarifies the process for submitting Kimberley Process Certificates, which must accompany clean diamond exports and imports.
Some carriers allegedly are modifying cargo contract terms because of a lack of trucks at inland locations.
Dispatch Science is a new approach with new technology with constraint-based, problem solving capability with current traditionally based solutions.
Between automation and visibility through constant technology gains and application, SprintShip is striving for perfection in a highly complex and complicated logistics process.
The global logistics software provider, which has made more than a dozen acquisitions since January 2017, unveiled an additional three on Monday, expanding its presence in Latin America and Europe.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Monday said U.S. companies with business ties to the recently sanctioned aluminum producer and its subsidiaries will have until Oct. 23 […]
The 24-year-old Texas-based company provides logistics and information technology services to rail shippers and short lines.
The Jacksonville Port Authority has named an interim chief financial officer, while Roadrunner Transportation Systems promotes president to the board.
Foreign companies want to invest in U.S. marine terminals, but they face government scrutiny that could curtail or even block their efforts altogether.
Trucking employment has grown a healthy 32% since 2012, but very small and small fleets are absorbing the new drivers, leaving large carriers struggling to seat their trucks.
The third installment of CarrierLists and FreightWaves load sourcing survey has more of the same. We dig a little deeper to see something about the industry that is seemingly obvious, but is it?
The third installment of CarrierLists and FreightWaves load sourcing survey has more of the same. We dig a little deeper to see something about the industry that is seemingly obvious, but is it?
Many fortunes have been made doing exactly the opposite.
Chinese telecom firm ZTE says the Commerce Department’s latest embargo will “severely impact the survival and development” of the company as well as cause harm to its U.S.-based partners.
The February reading of FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index, along with steadily increasing orders for Class 8 trucks and trailers, “reflects an environment for carriers that has never been better,” according […]
Wall Street analysts tracking the Class I railroad said the $639 million still fell short of expectations.
The intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool operator has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA), an organization dedicated to the development of blockchain for the freight transportation industry.
Matthew M. Sturges formerly was majority staff director for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
The U.S. Justice Department said Christopher M. Holbrook used excessive force against an individual in Las Cruces, N.M., and then falsified his report.
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission appoints a new president and the Port of Vancouver USA hires a director of economic development, while Acuitive Solutions names its chief operating officer.
Volatility returns to commodity markets, with oil, aluminum, and nickel posting huge price increases. How long will these price shocks last, and how will they affect the economy?
Responses from the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book on regional economic conditions show that recent tariffs and capacity issues in freight are starting to pressure businesses.
While April 1 turned out not to be the total disaster so many predicted, the hard enforcement date has brought pain to some individual truck drivers and fleets who continue to be tripped up by common mistakes.
Amid posting a 19.3 percent year-over-year drop in net earnings, the Class I railway faces a “potentially devastating” work stoppage.
The shipping analyst said shipments of soybeans from the United States to China were down by 18 percent or 2 million tons in first two months of 2018.
Perishables specialist Streamlines will offer weekly service for containerized reefer cargo from U.S. South Atlantic to North Europe ports.
The freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider increased year-over-year consolidated profits and revenues in Q1 with airfreight volumes inching up amid lower ocean freight volumes.
The U.S. Gulf Coast port handled 9.7 million tons of cargo during the first quarter of 2018, up 2 percent year-over-year, with bulk material and steel being the primary drivers […]
Abu Dhabi Ports in the United Arab Emirates and Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Cooperation and Investment Co. Ltd. of China said 15 Chinese companies have signed agreements.
The Port of Los Angeles appoints deputy executive director of stakeholder engagement, while the Greenbrier Cos. names vice presidents for its manufacturing and leasing operations.
Luminar’s sensing platform that is scaling to a capacity possible of equipping every self-driving test vehicle globally by year’s end.
China-U.S. ocean freight rates have been falling continuously for the record 32nd week, in the wake of the Chinese New Year and a continous surge in capacity.
Blockchain has been touted as one of the most revolutionary pieces of technology since the invention of the internet. While hype continues to pick up speed, the most innovative organisations have moved beyond talk and are actively deploying pilots leveraging the technology into supply chain and logistics networks.
Positive news from both manufacturing and construction sectors, as gain in each help drive up freight demand in the economy
NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, recently became a member of BiTA.
Irrespective of who wins the race to deploy the first fully autonomous vehicles, the unanimous view was that in the future, size is going to matter and carriers/OEMs will need balance sheets to be able to survive.
The first in its class to release Q1 results, the railway reported a 4 percent year-over-year decline in volumes and a sharp drop in headcount.
Premium Transportation Logistics names president, while Wolfe Research appoints new managing director.
Ag secretary slams China’s decision to impose 178.6 percent antidumping levy on imports from the United States.
The company takes in less revenue, makes more profits and is off a federal watch list.
Daseke has purchased Aveda Transportation and Energy Services, one of North America’s largest oil rig movers. This acquisition increases Daseke’s exposure to the oil and gas industries, which have a bullish outlook for 2018 and beyond.
After a successful year of record gross revenues, the global logistics company has earmarked 188 million euros for investment in industrial goods and set its sights on expanding its U.S. […]
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies is building and testing a Hyperloop network in Toulouse, France which on paper, has the capacity to move people and freight at speeds of about 760mph.
The words ‘realtime’ and ‘visibility’ get thrown around a lot, but most companies offering visibility solutions don’t actually define what they mean by the terms, which confuses the market.
UPS appoints president of U.S. operations, while Geodis picks vice president of U.S. sales and ECU Worldwide names regional CEO for India, the Mideast and Africa.
The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel hits $3.104, with prices the highest in California, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Senate Banking Chairman Mike Crapo supports confirmation of Jeffrey Nadaner to lead Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Export Enforcement and reform of Committee on Foreign Investment.
Container throughput at the Southern California port fell 26.7 percent from the same month a year ago to 577,865 TEUs after a record-setting February.
The most challenging part of the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 has been assuming the administrative and information technology functions previously housed under the DOT, according to STB […]
Terminals operated by the Northwest Seaport Alliance handled 302,516 TEUs in March, a 9.6 percent decrease from March 2017.
U.S. Customs’ rollout of automated processing is expected to widen the use of one of the oldest trade laws on the books.
XPO announced it is releasing a consolidated digital platform into the marketplace. XPO Connect is the latest digital offering by a transportation provider attempting to offer more visibility an functionality to its customers.
Fullbay may offer a solution to shop owners seeking to relive the five major pain points associated with HD mechanic shop ownership.
Ricardo’s spinoff Dolphin N2 is developing an engine based on CryoPower technology, which it believes can reduce CO2 emissions and boost engine efficiency.
Retail sales rebounded in March after declining in each of the previous three months. This rebound is a return to normal for the retail sector after some volatility in spending following the hurricane season.
The first major transportation provider out of the box with first-quarter earnings has posted a better-than-expected result in revenues with J.B. Hunt Transport Services topped revenue estimates for the quarter.
Precision Software, a provider of global trade management and transportation execution solutions, today announced it has joined BiTA.
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board wants to understand the relationship between a prospective buyer of tracks in Georgia and Alabama and short-line railroad operator OmniTRAX.
The Department of Agriculture and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative finalized an agreement with Argentina’s Ministry of Agro-Industry to restart pork exports to the South American market.
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order creating an inter-agency task force that will be responsible for recommending reforms for pulling the U.S. Postal Service out of a […]
Year-over-year TEUs handled climb 14 percent and intermodal rail volumes move up 20 percent in March.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Friday introduced legislation to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration.
The mid-Atlantic port handled 38.4 million tons of cargo valued at $53.9 billion during the year.
Job growth has improved since the start of the year in the trucking industry. While this is strong step in address the driver shortage, the industry will soon find itself having to compete long-term with other industries desperately searching for skilled labor.
Schneider National and 8VC announced a partnership with Platform Science to develop data platforms to allow carriers to manage IoT data and generate custom, realtime insights.
The technological revolution is underway in supply chain management. The big companies are investing heavily in growing this largely ignored aspect of the industry.
Dolly is a last-mile delivery startup that is providing consumers the power to dictate their delivery processes, by determining when their product needs to be loaded, transported, and delivered.
Flatbed freight remains red-hot with 111 loads for every truck, but what is causing the surge in demand?
A new survey finds that global e-commerce logistics are still handled by manual processes by many, but more technology is finally beginning to take hold.
President Trump is asking for budget increases of more than $1.6 billion to combat explosive growth of drug smuggling.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao encourages legislative action clarifying the electronic logging device mandate.
Air freight volumes at the 20 busiest airports worldwide grew 6.8 percent last year, but the “specter of uncertainty regarding trade policy among major economies” could dampen growth in 2018, […]
The bridges slated for immediate closure are structurally deficient, Gov. Phil Bryant said, and keeping them open could jeopardize the state’s federal infrastructure funding.
The Pacific Northwest port increased its net profit and operating revenues as well as set a tonnage record as steel and dry-bulk imports surged.
Day & Ross has appointed a new president of its freight group, while Air Partner announced the departure of its CFO.
Goal is to reduce emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050 compared to 2008 while pursuing efforts toward phasing them out.
The activity is growing as developers seek to produce ledger-based solutions
We explain how the yield curve works, how it affects the cost of debt, and what that means for trucking.
Stakeholders testifying before House lawmakers on Wednesday say the United States should work toward a free trade agreement with China rather than impose tariffs.
California State Sen. Ricardo Lara’s proposed legislation would “exert pressure across the supply chain to protect drayage drivers from further exploitation.”
Agricultural industry shippers, who are reliant on the nation’s freight railroads to move their goods, have asked for the expedient confirmation of two Trump administration nominees for the Surface Transportation […]
The Northern California port handled 193,341 TEUs in March 2018, a 2.9 percent decline from the same month a year ago, as loaded imports slumped 1.9 percent and exports dipped […]
Port terminals operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 168,480 TEUs of containerized cargo for the month, a 4.2 percent year-over-year decline, as the authority began construction on […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao was one of several cabinet members to sign off on President Trump’s One Federal Decision, a framework agreement for shortening the review and permitting processes […]
Shelbyville, Tenn.-based over-the-road trucking company Big G Express entered into an agreement with with SMC³ to use its Transportation Costing Group (TCG) Truckload Cost Information System.
U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., R-Calif., told President Donald Trump that he has national security concerns about the global port operator, which plans to lease the port for 50 years.
North American intermodal rates increased another 5.8 percent for the month compared with the same 2017 period, the 18th consecutive monthly year-over-year increase, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price […]
