International

Ben Thrower writes about the increased use of cargo ships to smuggle drugs.

Aptiv’s Q4 2019 U.S. revenue stood at $3.6 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year.

Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along…

Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades.

Moscow-based Grand Service Express began offering service to the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula in December.

In return, the South American country wants the U.S. to recognize singani as its national alcoholic beverage in strengthening bilateral trade ties.

U.S. Justice Department announced the arrest of Harvard University’s chemistry department chair on charges of lying about financial and research connections to the Chinese government.

The Stamford, Connecticut-based shipowner agreed to pay a $1,125,000 civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control for Burma sanctions violations.

Customs brokers and express carriers will take “a more active role in monitoring, detecting and preventing trafficking in counterfeit and pirated goods,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.

More than 80 trade associations urged the House of Representatives to pass legislation that would close a gap of over 700 Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists in the nation’s ports.

Lawyers for Celadon and former Hyndman Transport employees argue over whether the U.S. company behaved badly in Canada.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Volvo delivers 76 new trucks to Mexican carrier; ships are checked […]

FreightWaves’ maritime Market Expert Henry Byers provides insight regarding the Phase One trade deal between the United States and China.

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention and demurrage charges.

Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon’s Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets.

Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.

To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over a considerable period of time.

A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper.

As record-breaking snowfall put freight movements on ice in Newfoundland, wintry weather turned the Toronto roads into a scary place.

Darren Prokop writes about international trade and the World Trade Organization. Are disputes among member countries being handled correctly?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will push for swift passage in Parliament in a welcome development for the Canadian trucking companies that dominate cross-border freight market with the U.S.

The department said the shift of certain firearms from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List does not decontrol these items but changes the level of export control oversight.

The World Economic Forum opened today. Climate change is the most-feared risk of respondents to a WEF poll. Brian Aoaeh comments that disruption of global supply chains is the real fear.

Ex-chief financial officer of Hyndman Transport accuses Celadon in affidavit of depleting funds generated by profitable core business in Canada and hurting former drivers’ and others employees’ ability to claim more than C$2 million in unpaid compensation.

Celadon Group plans to ask Canadian court to recognize its U.S. Chapter 11 case as judge takes further steps to lock down Hyndman Transport assets.

The U.S. Energy Department will continue to allow the licensed export of highly enriched uranium for overseas medical isotope production for another two years.

A dispute over France’s digital services tax has the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative considering up to 100% tariffs on French champagne and sparkling wine imports.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Toyota begins production at its new Tacoma plant in Mexico; fatal […]

Sale of Winnipeg terminal for C$4.25 million to commercial real estate firm appears set to be tied up in Canadian courts, where U.S. trucking giant’s failure to initiate timely bankruptcy proceedings north of the border may come back to haunt it and its creditors.

Deal to buy Utah-based company will expand Parkland Fuel’s presence in the Western United States with 84 locations and 63 trucks.

Five Pakistani men are charged with duping 29 U.S. companies into illicitly exporting equipment and components to the blacklisted Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and Advanced Engineering Research Organization.

Los Angeles port signals efficiency gains as the third-largest container alliance plans additional SE Asia stops.

Overwhelming approval of U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act paves new trade pact’s way to President Trump’s desk for signature.

Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa – and what will likely occur in the next few years.

“We are seeing drawback for commodities/products where we did not see it before,” said Michael Cerny, chief legal officer for duty drawback specialist Charter Brokerage.

Canadian auto manufacturer says it will stop developing self-driving technology with the U.S. ride-sharing company as it announces lower sales outlook for 2020.

Celadon Group can’t sell off facilities without Canadian court’s OK, judge says as he prepares to place shuttered trucking company in receivership; ruling a victory for former employees, setback for U.S. creditors.

Improving rail volumes and service are among the crucial issues to look out for as the railroads reveal their 2020 guidance in the coming days.

As a result of trade agreement signed at the White House on Wednesday, China has pledged to increase imports of American goods and services by at least $200 billion.

Canadian-based carrier Highlight Motor Group receives $55 million private equity investment to accelerate North American expansion.

Lawyer representing 211 ex-Hyndman Transport personnel wants Canadian company placed in receivership to help secure more than C$2 million in unpaid compensation.

Digital business-to-business freight marketplaceTrella helps reduce costs by automating logistics processes.

The CEO is in India to attend the inaugural Amazon Smbhav summit bringing more than 3,000 small businesses together.

Few freight forwarders currently offer shipper-owned containers due to the lack of market transparency in their sourcing.

U.S. federal judge clears Celadon Group to proceed with sale of Ontario facility to Wyndham Street Investments for C$12 million in a deal that could make it harder for Canadian former employees to secure financial claims.

Phase One of the U.S.-China trade deal is scheduled to take effect Wednesday. Read CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco’s take on how that trade has changed since the tariff war began — and how it may never be quite the same.

Atlantic Canada trucking industry braces for the fallout as Nova Scotia pulp mill owner recasts closure as a deep sleep while company scrambles to find a solution for its waste product.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cross-border trucking remains strong despite ongoing violence in Mexico; Freight tech […]

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Iranian metals industry generates billions of dollars for the regime, contributing to its nuclear weapons program.

E-scooter startup Lime is stopping operations in a dozen cities across the world and laying off 14% of its workforce.

One of few viable trade lanes between Canada and Iran could become collateral damage after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says surface-to-air missile likely brought down Ukranian airliner with 63 Canadians aboard.

A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate lawmakers see export controls as a means to punish those Chinese officials and companies involved in human rights abuses in western China and Hong Kong.

Companies from Amazon to Zulily agree to help Customs and Border Protection figure out how to identify and target high-risk shipments.

Lunar New Year marks traditional ocean shipping slowdown, but U.S.-China trade tiff means extra slack.

“As long as I’m president of the United States, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” President Trump said in a televised address to the nation.

Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration.

Seko Logistics acquires Air-City to boost exposure in NYC and China

Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network’s capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.

Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.

Grounded airline handled 10-15% of air cargo in India

The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.

The Jones Act has been in effect for nearly 100 years. Read about its pros and cons in this commentary by Darren Prokop.

HERE Mobility has over 700 supply and demand partners active on its mobility marketplace across 100 major cities in the world.

Overseas shipping – particularly during the holidays – can be difficult. Here are some tips for making the process easier and more successful.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Laredo road ranked No. 3 for truck congestion in Texas; U.S.-Mexico […]

The extended strength in the official manufacturing PMI is positive for markets and aided by a drop in U.S.-China trade tensions.

India spends 14% of its GDP on logistics; the country’s government is actively looking to reduce that amount by introducing key reforms in the sector.

Some of the most congested roads in Texas are not necessarily all that bad for truckers.

President Trump said he plans to travel to Beijing sometime this year to start the next round of trade negotiations with China.

The flatbed and oil field service carrier was subject to a class action lawsuit for not paying overtime.

The carrier operated in two markets that have suffered in 2019: flatbed and oil service.

The World Food Program says it has the trucking and logistics capacity to face growing hunger crisis in African nation, but needs millions of dollars in funding.

IMO2020 is an environmental rule effective January 1, 2020 that regulates how much sulfur a ship can give out in its exhaust.

Prospective buyers can bid on defunct Canadian firm’s trucks, trailers and a contract to haul cement to a diamond mine.

Ben Thrower writes about recent changes in Mexico’s oil policies and how they may harm the country.

Federal investigation into dismissals at Celadon Canadian subsidiary Hyndman Transport might give Ontario court pause before embracing Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: California leads the U.S. in meth border seizures by CBP; Albuquerque […]

International trade and customs attorney Zhaokang Jiang explains how China is aiming to improve cross-border trade efficiency, create fair competition and ensure compliance and sustainable growth.

Air Cargo Market Expert Jesse Cohen writes an insightful commentary on what the outlook for air cargo is in 2020.

A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security will expand export licensing requirements for technologies intended for military applications.

New Zealand’s Mainfreight spells out “MERRY XMAS” with its trucks and trailers for an aerial photo that delights Facebook users.

A global effort is underway to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going ships. Liquefied natural gas will likely play an important — but only partial — role in that endeavor.

Ministry’s probe into terminations at Hyndman Transport following shutdown could lead to hefty payouts for former drivers and other staff.

Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.

A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.

Employees’ and contractors’ struggles with Celadon-owned Hyndman over outstanding pay and questions about the fate of leased trucks are compounded by the lack of legal proceedings in Canada, but that could change.

Aircraft return to service with loading restrictions

Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE Marketplace.

The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.

The digitalization of Navantia’s purchasing and procurement segments have led to a 52% increase in purchasing efficiency and reduced its supply cycle time by 25%.

New campaign pushes Ottawa to crack down on Canadian carriers engaging in driver misclassification scheme.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Truckers hail House passage of USMCA trade pact; officials discover never-before-seen […]

This week: productivity; freeway truck fire; telematics; truck roll-over deaths; ecstasy drug-bust; cyclist death; trucking contract win.

Jim Blaze writes about the financial issues inherent in an Alaska-to-Alberta rail route.

Trucking businesses will have to look at digitalization as a means to stay afloat during times of technology disruption.

Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?

Although it’s over 120 years old, there’s nothing ‘sprightly’ about Daimler. It’s a technological disrupter, automotive standard-setter and one of the FreightTech 25!

Third runway to open between early 2028 and late 2029

The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020.