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The European Union’s permission for airlines to load cargo in the passenger compartment during the pandemic will expire on July 31.

The diesel market is softening under a potential decline in Chinese demand and signs of Russian oil getting into the market.

Canadian passenger airline WestJet is transforming itself into a hybrid passenger-freighter airline.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Revenova will change how we look at connectivity and collaboration in real time with just a secure internet connection.

Major logistics platform E2open’s heavy debt load can be handled by the company’s free cash flow, S&P Ratings says.

Spot rates from Kansas City, Missouri, to Dallas have dropped 17 cents, and all eyes are on China’s exports.

Freight memes come to life; Odd Lots Joe Weisenthal’s inflation song, Tive raises $54m, news and more on WTT

Democratic leaders urge the Federal Railroad Administration to act on worker fatigue, while the Port of Montreal’s new container terminal will be served by rail.

United Airlines is bringing back dozens of 777s after a safety issue was resolved, but the process is taking longer than expected.

On last week’s The Stockout show, I interviewed Fred Hart, partner and creative director of Interact, a branding agency in Boulder, Colorado. Fred works with a wide range of CPG […]

Even as B2B e-commerce grows, many business buyers are still suffering from a lack of visibility into the process.

Under pressure to move more cargo faster, truck drivers are filing complaints with the FMCSA at a record pace.

Zero-COVID policies seem effective only in creating widespread supply chain disruptions.

Fuel supplier Pilot Company raised $1 million for Save the Children’s efforts in Ukraine through round-up donations at travel centers and restaurants.

“We have a huge opportunity to let the world know that a tracking solution like this exists. We are going to take this funding and make sure that happens,” said Tive founder and CEO Krenar Komoni.

On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, the CEO of Leonard’s Express talks about the company’s strategies to reduce emissions in long-haul trucking.

Cargo is piling up at the Port of Shanghai because a citywide quarantine means most trucks can’t reach the port to pick up loads and keep commerce flowing.

Supply chains could be severely disrupted this week due to a two-day blizzard from the Rockies to Canada (video forecast included).

Winter storm damage and inflation have some transportation-sector nonprofits scrambling for disaster relief supplies.

With record inventories building and bottlenecks easing is deflation next?

With order fulfillment lagging, Nussbaum Transportation counts on its maintenance skill to keep older equipment running longer.

Freight demand was well above historic norms, according to TIA’s chief economist, and a return to normalcy was to be expected.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico regains spot as top U.S. trading partner; Mexico moves up to fourth-largest global auto parts producer; Arizona gets $315 million for ports of entry; and CBP seizes $9 million in meth from commercial trucks.

Fuselage of DHL Express Boeing 757-200 freighter broke in half after the plane skidded off the runway.

This week: UPS highlights employee volunteerism for Global Volunteer Month, Women in Trucking honors Candor Expedite’s Nicole Glenn and ONE helps with regreening initiatives in Africa.

The sharp fall in the Transport average may need to be taken with a grain of economic salt.

The debate heats up on whether this is the beginning of the end of container shipping’s bull run.

A mother-daughter team has pleaded guilty to participating in a staged truck accident in New Orleans in 2018, joining 33 others who have made the same plea.

UPS’ surcharges close in on rival FedEx’s levies.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Haul Pay will be demonstrating its revolutionary freight finance product.

Swedish truck maker AB Volvo halted its business in Russia because of the invasion of Ukraine. Now it is counting the cost.

Family-owned trucking company, L.W. Miller Cos. of Logan, Utah, says it will shut down its livestock division on Monday.

Amazon has historically been a prolific union crusher, but it may be facing its biggest test yet at facilities in New York and Alabama.

FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes methods to generate more revenue in a trucking downturn.

Tender volumes and tender rejection rates are both on a rapid decline, signaling trouble for the truckload market. Carriers and shippers alike will need to…

Truck brokerages have been barred for years from getting a key terrorism-related Customs designation that allows for easier passage; that may soon change.

Commercial truck trade with Mexico has slowed after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s increased border security measures were implemented Wednesday.

Maersk is one of the world’s dominant container shipping lines. Now it is making a play to be a major cargo airline.

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Concerns on declining demand and falling freight rates prompted Bank of America to issue ratings downgrades for multiple transportation stocks.

Chicago intermodal rejections hit 1.6%, and outbound tender volumes from Atlanta are rising

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How did truck drivers do in 2021? Their tax returns tell the story. And how jet fuel is impacting the price of diesel.

Private equity firms are looking hard at trucking brokerages, and the owners of those companies need to keep their risk profile in check. Photo: FreightWaves

Truckers will hit periods of heavy snow and high winds this weekend in the Cascades and northern Rockies (video forecast included).

The ripple effects on logistics from Shanghai’s quarantine are being felt beyond the city as companies try to redirect freight to alternative import/export gateways.

Relief efforts are ‘proving extremely challenging’ for those stuck on 140 vessels in the conflict zone.

The CEO and co-founder of Treet answers questions about his resale platform and the growing recommerce industry.

March volumes at the Port of Virginia were the highest yet for 2022.

A severed limb “picked up by an 18-wheeler” and found on a Texas highway is believed to have belonged to another truck driver killed in a wreck 50 miles away.

The biggest deal in tanker shipping history would merge Euronav and Frontline, but consolidation is no panacea.

The company has boosted first-year wages 7%-25% and launched a program to train supply chain workers to obtain CDLs.

Underinsuring your truck can leave you on the hook for thousands of dollars in the event of an accident.

Wing, the drone delivery subsidiary of Alphabet, launched a commercial drone delivery service that may have implications for the last mile more generally.

The partnership marks a “pivotal step” toward making green e-methanol more accessible and commercially viable for the maritime industry.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres last week addressed the importance of doing more to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

The air cargo market turned negative in March, after a strong February, because of the Ukraine war. Analysts say inflation and lower export orders could signal less shipping activity ahead.

Banyan Technology has introduced a new first/final mile software offering for fleets, helping shippers and 3PLs connect with providers.

Carriers interested in conducting driver training for both property carrying and passenger carrying commercial motor vehicles must now meet requirements set forth under FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule, including registering their programs with the TPR.

U.S. Xpress is tripling down on autonomy, adding Kodiak Robotics to pilots with Embark Trucks and TuSimple.

The Headhaul Index increases 31% week-over-week, while maritime spot rates may decrease up to 75% due to COVID and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Truckers face an elevated risk of rollovers Thursday in the Plains with forecast winds of 60 to 70 mph (video forecast included).

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An Ohio-based trucking company says black ice caused one of its drivers to jackknife on Interstate 80 in Wyoming, but that the real shock was a $46,800 tow bill.

The Western European and North American railcar markets could benefit from shifting global markets due to the invasion of Ukraine, executives said during Greenbrier’s second fiscal quarter earnings call.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new border plan Wednesday to inspect all commercial vehicles at the border for undocumented migrants.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Turvo will be demonstrating its transportation management software that connects all parties to each transaction.

Federal regulators are standing up a new task force to study predatory truck leasing and its effect on driver safety.

Workhorse may not have any electric vehicles to sell, but it also does not have any debt after paying off a hedge fund lender in stock.

A truck driver was killed in Louisiana on Monday when a load he was transporting on a flatbed trailer came loose and smashed into the cab.

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Customers of retail food e-commerce platform eGrowcery can now fulfill orders using DoorDash couriers through a new integration.

FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes the current costs of trucking.

TBK Bank division wants to optimize payments and cash-flow management for the freight industry

Spot rates drop 13% from Columbus to Burlington, and while volumes in markets drop, costs to ship rise.

The evidentiary hearing before the Surface Transportation Board, which was originally scheduled for two days, will likely tack on two more days as the board collects lots of data and testimony over how Amtrak’s service could affect freight and port operations.

Zonos, a technology company focused on enabling cross-border commerce, has secured a new contract with the Postal Service.

Evolution will be critical for cannabis businesses that want to rise above the competition. A strong logistics plan and packaging partner is a big part of that.

Ever willing to try something new, Werner Enterprises teams aligns with Aurora Innovation on 600-mile supervised autonomous freight runs in Texas.

Truckers face potential early season triple-digit heat the next few days in parts of Southern California (video forecast included).

S+V Technologies’ solution to sell products in transit caught the attention of investors including Ridgeline Partners, Chicago Ventures and project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless.

Crane Worldwide Logistics is tired of fighting for space on cargo jets, so it’s leasing whole planes so it can meet customers’ shipping needs.

PSA International has added to its port portfolio with the acquisition of Canadian container terminal Ceres Halifax.

The Postal Service rejected lawmakers’ calls to produce a new analysis of its future electric delivery vehicle fleet.

Ran Transportation enters busy TMS space in hopes of differentiating from the competition.

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Seeking to avoid the embarrassment of canceling fleet orders last year, truck manufacturers are keeping a tight lid on bookings.

ZeroAvia signed a memorandum of understanding with ZEV Station to “kick-start hydrogen fueling for aviation in California and beyond,” says ZEV Station CEO.

Freight Intel brings all shipping activities onto one platform, allowing shippers to access all their data in seconds.

Data in the Logistics Managers’ Index reported a significant weakening in the market in the second half of March.

Ascent has acquired a majority stake in Central Minnesota Logistics, a brokerage focused on transportation solutions for overdimensional and heavy-cargo freight.

The union coalition calls on federal agencies and railroads to ensure attendance policies don’t result in overly fatigued locomotive engineers and train conductors.

Fewer than one in five businesses have reliable metrics in place to track the carbon footprint of their supply chain, research says.

The Texas State Highway 130 toll road between Austin and San Antonio will use satellite radar aiming to keep the route safe and comfortable for motorists.

Intermodal spot rates increase more than 7% from Chicago to Elizabeth, and outbound tender rejections are down 13% nationwide

While visibility has always been important, it has been increasingly essential over the past couple of years. Better technology allows businesses to track products accurately through the supply chain and provides predictive capabilities.

Chinese President Xi is intent on eradicating COVID. The policy has come at a high economic cost. A new lockdown in Kunshan could threaten electronics production and further snarl ocean and air transport.

The National Weather Service is predicting good odds for tornadoes across the South the next two days (video forecast included).

Carl Bentzel’s vision for the next-generation supply chain is one that shares public data across transportation modes and anticipates future shocks.