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The U.S. had suspended fresh avocado imports after a USDA inspector carrying out field work received a threatening phone call Feb. 11.
A California high school truck driving instructor has revamped his curriculum with a fitness app to emphasize the benefits of staying active and eating well.
Tender volumes continue to outperform year-ago levels. Rejection rates have declined throughout the past week as carriers return to major…
Washington insider Loren Smith assesses the Biden administration’s prospects for moving money from D.C. to the nation’s supply chain bottlenecks.
Federal regulators have announced dates for “significant” rulemakings affecting the trucking industry.
Which zero-emission fuel will be the winner in trucking? The state of EVs and charging infrastructure and more on WTT from GSCW22
Canada’s largest airline produced its best cargo results ever as the passenger business begins to show signs of sustained recovery.
Las subidas de tarifas, lideradas por las importaciones de
carga aérea de EEUU, nunca se habían visto antes
DoorDash is the latest food delivery platform to make a big move in the grocery space, adding a rapid grocery delivery option to compete with Instacart and Uber Eats.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared a Houston-area carrier and a Mexico-licensed driver to be imminent hazards.
Among Friday’s notes: Ocean lane to watch, spot rates increase from Dallas to LA, and more.
Staffing remains a challenge for warehouse operators, but many are still not meeting the top demand of workers: schedule flexibility.
WoodMac’s Shattuck: The U.S. oil and gas industry is embracing a low-carbon future and looking for a way to get to net zero.
U.S. export lobbyist Peter Friedmann discusses setbacks and progress made by shippers as they struggle to maintain market share overseas.
The National Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor are working to change labor laws enacted under the Trump administration to be more favorable to employees.
Some protesters surrendered peacefully and were taken into custody, while others were taken away in handcuffs.
Also on the podcast: The torrid pace of diesel consumption.
More snow and wind in the Midwest will slow down weekend truckers (video forecast included).
Truck Tech is a weekly newsletter providing perspective and context on autonomy, electrification and other technologies impacting the fleet ecosystem.
As the Biden administration moves on its electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan, trucking makes its case for getting a dedicated network.
Electric bus, battery and infrastructure developer Proterra Inc. deals with its own supply chain issues as well as those of end customers.
Cathay Pacific is a once-proud airline hanging on for dear life.
Aurora Innovation is trying to prove it has thought through issues surrounding autonomous trucking as it targets late 2023 to launch its Horizon system.
Port Houston’s steel cargo exports recorded a 1,874% year-over-year increase.
“Efforts to successfully move aging cargo out of shipping terminals” improve the picture at California’s San Pedro Bay ports.
CEO Rodolphe Saadé said CMA CGM “will transform the Beirut port’s container terminal into a state-of-the-art facility that meets the best international standards.”
The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill and Teclo Garcia, economic development director for the city of Laredo, discuss supply chain bottlenecks during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.
ZF North America is increasingly counting on digitization of the supply chain to help it keep parts moving to customers.
The “everything shortage” forced truck manufacturers to cancel, retime and slow order intake even as demand for more trucks surges.
The more ocean shipping is in the news, the more attention it gets from tech founders and investors.
Of 18 companies that Friend of the Sea evaluated, it identified Hapag-Lloyd as “the international shipping company most committed to minimizing the risk of whale ship strikes.”
A wildfire near an eastern California airport has led to road closures and evacuations (video forecast included).
Software platform JAGGAER is automating the entire procurement process for buyers with its all-in-one sourcing solution.
New data released by project44 shows vessels waiting to berth in Asia recorded an average increase from 13 days in December to 16.7 days in January.
Railcar leasing could be on the upswing for a number of car types, executives for railcar lessor Trinity Industries said during the company’s fourth-quarter 2021 earnings call on Thursday.
Atlas Air has a huge freighter fleet to help take advantage of shipper interest in air transport and is adding more planes this year.
Supply chain visibility company FourKites and post-purchase platform Narvar are teaming up for a new retail supply chain visibility solution.
A new power-only brokerage offering drop trailer solutions to customers has emerged: FreightVana x, where the x stands for “collaboration.”
Among Thursday’s notes: Spot rates rise from China to U.S. West Coast, Indy outbound rejection rates drop, and more.
Vivek Kundra has been hired to drive the company’s operational execution.
Refrigerated carrier Hirschbach announced the acquisition of John Christner Trucking. The combination will form one of the nation’s largest temperature-controlled fleets.
Applications for the TCA Scholarship Fund are now open. Eligible college students with ties to the trucking industry have until March 14 to apply.
Robotic delivery provider Kiwibot has announced a new funding round and a major contract with food services provider Sodexo.
Hedge fund manager Seth Holm chats with FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill about the outlook for transportation stocks during Global Supply Chain Week.
Truckers will hit areas of ice, heavy snow and gusty winds through Friday morning from the Plains to the Northeast (video forecast included).
A joint venture focused on automated manual transmissions is responsible for the practical end of manual gearboxes in heavy-duty trucks.
The crew of 22 was rescued for ship headed to the United States.
Food delivery platform DoorDash reported mixed earnings for Q4 2021 and FY2021 after the bell on Wednesday.
U.S. Xpress expects freight demand to stay strong in the first half of 2022. The trajectory from there could hinge on inflation.
One-year agreement will allow for at least 20,000 boxes to be stored off-site, state says.
Addressing the use of predictive and prescriptive analytics to help understand internal and external risks for 3PLs and shipper customers.
According to the Austin, Texas-based company, the average purchase order has a 52% chance of changing before it is delivered by the vendor.
A one-on-one talk with the top supply chain policy expert at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“There’s a lot more focus on tracking the product itself” when it comes to consumer packaged goods, said Bart De Muynck, vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.
“Drayage carriers are getting booked out weeks in advance at the ports. … Gone are the days of trying to arrange drayage and transloading the day a container is released from a vessel,” says Global Gateway Logistics CEO.
Tornadoes can happen any time of the year, but truckers are most at risk from February tornadoes in a certain part of the country.
Former drivers, truck and trailer rental companies and fuel businesses are collectively owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after a Massachusetts logistics company filed Chapter 7.
ID Logistics’ all-cash purchase of the venerable 3PL expands its U.S. presence.
WTT is live from CPG day at Global Supply Chain Week with guests from Echo, Ryder System, Transfix, Flexe and Redwood Logistics
Infrastructure spending is tied up in the appropriation process, but the roads can’t wait. Fortunately, stop-gap measures are providing needed time to reach a long-term solution.
It is important to recognize that the introduction of autonomous vehicles is not the beginning of the end for drivers.
The Biden administration says a proposed heavy-duty truck emissions rule will be “rooted on science and the law.”
Bill Loupée, of Ben B. Schwartz and Sons, discusses how to navigate supply chain challenges through building relationships with brokers and logistics professionals.
Adjusted earnings per diluted share increases 20.4% to $1.18.
“Removing plastic waste is a priority when discussing the protection of our oceans and conserving biodiversity,” CMA CGM Group said.
Modern Shipper sat down with Pilot Freight CEO Zach Pollock to discuss how the newly acquired company fits into Maersk’s e-commerce strategy.
Among Wednesday’s notes: Atlanta outbound rejection rates keep falling, spot rates surge from Indy to Ontario, and more.
Amid high rates and tight capacity, fleets must make do with what they have and minimize errors that can lead to significant cargo losses.
Whether at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Department of Labor or other venues, Benesch attorney says it’s going to be a lively year for the independent contractor versus employee debate.
The large freighter wars are heating up between Boeing and Airbus.
E-commerce platform Shopify said a lack of government stimulus will hold down revenue growth in 2021.
FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson discusses how the Biden administration’s Trucking Plan will be a top focus for the agency in 2022.
The fourth-quarter average sales price for used tractors and trucks at Ryder was up more than 100%.
A potential late-winter severe storm outbreak could delay truckers in several Southern states (video forecast included).
Waymo Via and C.H. Robinson are the latest dance partners seeking to choreograph autonomous trucking.
Green ammonia production emits no carbon dioxide, but it has major safety, cost and scaling hurdles to overcome.
On-demand truck driver platform Haul announced a $10 million funding round as it looks to expand its coverage area for fleets in need of temporary drivers.
SmartLynx will use the Airbus conversion center to modify a half dozen small jets for full-time cargo operations.
After last year’s historic run-up, factories are producing fewer containers and pricing of new boxes is down.
With its new TX-18 automated manual transmissions, Paccar looks to make off-highway and severe service easier on the driver.
Strong revenue and EPS numbers spark an after-hours share rally.
Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Worst rest stops in America, Battlefield: Ottawa, spot rates up $1 YoY, and don’t get Tinder swindled
CBD — we know what you’re thinking — also stands for Chinese Development Bank and it is going deeper into air cargo leasing.
Digital broker Transfix posted record results for 2021. The company’s public listing is on track for the second quarter.
Lula Trucking’s software could reduce operators’ truck insurance costs through pay-per-day tools.
Traffic resumes at the U.S.-Canada border in Coutts, Alberta, after protesters end a blockade under growing pressure from police and the Canadian government.
Automation can help “you get a ton more value out of your existing systems and any new investments you want to make in technology,” said Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics.
“Everything we have sails. Every box we have we try to move,” says Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen.
This is the best article I saw in recent days relevant to CPG companies — Just Food described how consumer behavior will likely change in response to sharp inflation in […]
Tight warehouse supply t o last through 2024, Bjorsen says.
Suddath Global Logistics’ Andrew Lockwood and FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill discuss how to attract and retain drivers in the trucking industry.
FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Opportunities for automation abound over the middle and last miles SPEAKER: Sam Saad, VP of strategic initiatives for Gatik BIO: Saad currently heads up strategic initiatives for […]
Microfulfillment will turn brick and mortar stores into giant vending machines, Ladd says
“For years, we have talked about the lack of available data to help with port operations. Ports are basically a black box when it comes to available information,” says the National Retail Federation’s vice president of supply chain and customs policy, regarding issues with global supply chains.
Factored Quality has announced a $5.6 million seed round of funding. The platform connects e-commerce and consumer brands to quality control inspectors around the world.
Ceres Terminals will lease, operate and modernize the TraPac Jacksonville terminal in a $60 million deal.
The import suspension comes after record avocado prices in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl.
Among Tuesday’s notes: Double-digit decrease in volumes from China, Stockton’s outbound rejection rate plummets, and more.
The rail district, a public-private partnership with Merced County, will serve agricultural producers in the region.
