The Express Association of America said additional industry participants in Customs and Border Protection’s Section 321 pilot will “enhance” the agency’s capability to target illicit products.
Preliminary used Class 8 truck sales fell for the 10th consecutive month in August as used trucks hit the market in bigger numbers because of new truck deliveries from record orders placed in the latter half of 2018.
Shippers, TMS and MTP providers have now been given access to Convoy’s automated real-time pricing and capacity for both live and drop-and-hook loads through API and a suite of developer tools called Convoy Now.
Volvo Trucks will offer its Dynamic Steering system as an option in 2020. Volvo says it reduces the strain of maneuvering a heavy-duty truck steering wheel by up to 85 percent.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Border checkpoint affecting truck wait times; Protestors shut down Houston Ship Channel; […]
U.S. government alleged company broke federal contract pricing rules.
Market interest shifts West with potential ease in trade tensions.
The Port of Brunswick reopens to restricted traffic as the investigation into the capsizing of the car carrier continues.
The Justice Department has asked the express carrier’s lawsuit to be dismissed, stating that it should be up to Congress and not the court to decide if the Export Administration Regulations apply.
“Aggressive” management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim.
The primary cause of the deteriorating outlook for the next 12 to 18 months is trade policy.
A union drive seeks worker protections in the gig economy.
Radiant Logistics, reported several records for fiscal 2019, but the company would most like to make an acquisition or two.
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.
SmartDrive, a company that focuses on video-based safety and transportation intelligence designed to help truck drivers, has landed $90 million in outside funding, the company announced Sept. 12. The round […]
The logistically challenging final mile of delivery accounts for 53% of the total cost of delivery. Autonomous drone technologies could drastically reduce that percentage.
Freight Futures data to watch today: Spot National vs Regionals The spot month National contract (FUT.VNU201909) closed down 0.35% to $1.467 per mile. Regionally, the East contract (FUT.VEU201909) continued to give […]
Georgia Ports Authority touts record volumes and expansion projects during State of the Port event.
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.
The NCBFAA proposes amending the U.S Bankruptcy Code to allow “subrogation” rights for customs brokers who have paid duties to the U.S. government on behalf of a bankrupt importer.
Forager wants to solve borders for shippers and transportation providers.
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.
Two of the nation’s largest truckload carriers said they are seeing green shoots in freight demand.
FourKites was founded with the idea of developing a cloud-based SaaS platform that allows for seamless communication and real-time collaboration in the supply chain. As it passes five years in business, founder Matt Elenjickal details why he thinks it has been successful.
Truck capacity across the English Channel could be cut to 50% for up to three months, resulting in two day queues for drivers.
The announcement comes after Beijing announced its first round of tariff exemptions for U.S. goods earlier in the day.
U.S. Customs officers at Los Angeles International Airport recently confiscated 28 counterfeit National Basketball Association championship rings with a retail value of $560,000, the agency said Sept. 11. The officers […]
DHL Supply Chain partners with load-matching platform Convoy, becoming the first 3PL to do so
A conversation about the future of autonomous trucking with pro-labor author and sociologist Steve Viscelli.
Colombian nearshoring may be beneficial to those in the transportation and logistics industries.
Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations.
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.
Futures prices being driven by shifting freight flows to the East
Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators
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.
The National Association of Manufacturers wants Capitol Hill lawmakers to pass another long-term extension of the bank’s charter before its Sept. 30 expiration.
Brian Laung Aoaeh discusses innovation, technology, and disruption in the freight brokerage market.
YRC Worldwide announces new debt financing agreement. The latest step in it’s latest restructuring.
Barclays and Macquarie estimated that the companies will spend an extra $2,000 to $3,600 per driver annually.
Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion ‘NotPetya’ attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million.
Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes
Airlines use a lot of skills to maximize freighter and wide-body space for cargo
Classified information in trans-Atlantic markets to be reviewed by advisory board.
Good things come in threes. Following a $700 million raise led by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) in February and another $500 million investment from Ford in April, electric-vehicle maker Rivian has […]
6 River Systems is a warehouse management and automation company that utilizes mobile robots named “Chuck” to improve efficiency in warehouse operations.
Attorney Richard Luthmann received a four-year prison term and was ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution for defrauding businesses in the U.S. and overseas.
Schneider National is leading an industry shift from hardware-centric solutions to software platforms.
Henry Byers writes about the latest twists and turns in the U.S.-China trade war.
Volocopter builds autonomous electric air-taxis that resemble drones for short transits over urban spaces.
The bulls are coming out in support of truckload 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.
CHI to ATL futures (VCA) lower on Dorian “risk premium” removal.
Almost all companies required to conduct due diligence to determine the countries of origin for conflict minerals used in their products did so last year, according to a Government Accountability […]
Export compliance experts find little new in the Bureau of Industry and Security’s FAQs answers related to the Chinese telecom’s placement on the Entity List and temporary general license.
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.
Air Transport Services Group, a major provider of midsize leased cargo aircraft and transportation services for customers such as DHL and Amazon, named current Chief Operating Officer Richard F. Corrado […]
Can carload rail become a volume and market share leader in today’s emerging high-tech freight logistics world? Or will it continue to exhibit a declining role?
PHI to CHI lane (VPC) stronger on increased freight into NY/NJ
Humans are helping e-tailers lower logistics costs; logistics newbies, meet the seasoned pros
Cummins Inc. closed its $290 million purchase of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics on September 9, the second major investment in fuel cell technology in less than a week.
A Treasury Department official reaffirmed on Sept. 8 the Trump administration’s denial of temporary waivers that previously allowed countries to import Iranian crude oil under U.N. and U.S. sanctions.
A NAFTA binational antidumping and countervailing duty dispute panel on Sept. 4 issued a decision upholding the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC’s) finding that imports of softwood lumber from Canada […]
The move signals the shift from a tech startup to a mature logistics operation.
The financially troubled Indian carrier grounded operations in April.
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. is paying $103 million to acquire two suppliers of critical components to its automatic transmissions. The company said the acquisitions will no impact its fiscal year earnings.
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.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has joined forces with Foodora, an international food delivery app, to pilot on-demand alcohol delivery in under an hour.
Mexico’s legislature is considering proposals that would limit the permitted weight of double tractor-trailer trucks — called “fulles” in Mexico — to decrease truck-involved accidents and relieve traffic congestion. Cities […]
Daimler Trucks is moving closer to its goal of commercially producing Level 4 autonomous trucks with public road testing in Virginia.
Healthy container throughput growth suggests they might be.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: U.S.-Mexico migration deal expires on Sept. 6; Columbus, NM, gets new […]
Risk-averse money is still entering the FreightTech space.
The new e-commerce delivery paradigm poses legal risks that have not been thought through, noted attorney says
Closing in on China’s massive trucking market, autonomous trucking outfit Plus.ai on Sept. 6 announced a joint venture with FAW Jiefang, China’s largest truck manufacturer, to develop self-driving big rigs […]
CMA CGM expects an even better second half to the year following its acquisition of CEVA Logistics.
Bendix is growing its air disc brake manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY again, this time to the tune of $65 million and 100 new jobs.
According to Euronav, the derivatives market in low sulfur fuel oil is not deep enough to provide a viable IMO 2020 hedge – but it will be soon.
Futures forward curve sentiment falls for freight out of LAX
Freeport Harbor in the Bahamas is open following Hurricane Dorian, but initially is expected to handle self-geared ships.
Vice President Mike Pence on Sept. 5 in London made the case for a post-Brexit U.S.-United Kingdom trade agreement, asserting that such a deal could triple or quadruple bilateral trade. […]
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.
In late August, Uber installed several self-service kiosks at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Pilot eLCV projects are planned in the U.S. next year with local production a long-term aim.
Federal agency finds company’s “Autopilot” technology played a role in 2018 accident.
The raise suggests the mobility market is shifting in favor of companies that directly connect people to vehicles.
Nikola Corp. revealed two more funding sources of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck on Thursday, September 5. German supplier Robert Bosch LLC and South Korean solar panel maker Hanwha Group each invested at least $100 million cash in earlier funding rounds.
While management teams at some of the nation’s largest TL carriers have been talking up the potential for a solid peak shipping season, Universal Logistics has seen peak season sentiment move the opposite direction.
Target tells its suppliers to forget about tariff-related price increases.
Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather.
East region forward curve tracks lower expectations for rates and impact of Dorian
Class 8 truck orders fell again in August as fleets stayed on the sidelines while taking delivery of a record number of heavy-duty trucks ordered in 2018.
Tandem Workflow, using the same customer-centered ethic that branded BOLT from the start, continues to broaden in capacity, types of freight and user audience.
Daseke eliminates the role of president as it increases and accelerates its cost savings initiatives. The company will continue to search for a new CEO and begin looking for a new CFO.
