News

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.

Logistics real estate owner and operator Prologis Inc. announced the retirement of its CFO effective April 1.

Third-party logistics provider Flexport’s latest innovation: renting modified passenger aircraft for dedicated cargo service from a novice cargo carrier.

Cleo has introduced a new tool to help retailers manage potential violations of service level agreements before they occur.

Record holiday volume and rising costs are combining to create one heck of a cocktail for retail brands.

High winds in the Desert Southwest may pose stability and visibility issues for truckers (video forecast included).

Six weeks after its last funding round, last-mile delivery platform Veho has raised another $170 million in a series B funding round, bringing total funding to over $300 million.

Management from Radiant Logistics said it has several levers at its disposal to boost the company’s valuation.

The Canadian government plans to go after the owners of trucks involved in protests and border blockades after the prime minister declared a national emergency.

Analysts are arguing whether the price boost coming out of the Ukraine-Russia tensions are the main driver in the market

U.S. Xpress, which has deep autonomous trucking ties to TuSimple, adds Aurora as a second partner focused on exploring best driverless routes.

Trucker Jean-Carlo Gachet was recognized for feeding stranded drivers after a snowstorm led to a long-term road closure. Matthew Marchand was recognized for helping during the same storm.

Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap chats with FreightWaves rail and intermodal market expert Mike Baudendistel about the challenges that the West Coast drayage community faced in 2021 and what stakeholders need to do to overcome those challenges this year.

Engine manufacturer Cummins eyes pledge to lower CO2 emissions by reworking its engine families to run on natural gas, hydrogen or diesel.

DeLorean Motor Co. announces new electric vehicle production enterprise in San Antonio.

Canadian police say they seized a weapons cache and made 11 arrests connected to a protest blocking the U.S.-Canada border in Coutts, Alberta.

Genco Shipping’s John Wobensmith and Ocean Audit’s Steve Ferreira discuss dry bulk shipping industry strategy and opportunities.

A one-on-one talk with the head of maritime operations for the Port of New York/New Jersey.

A new survey of online shoppers found that 72% have ordered groceries online in the past 90 days.

Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans maintains that container shipping stocks still have a lot more room to run.

The case was first filed in 2010, long before Swift became part of what is now Knight-Swift Transportation.

Trailer orders in January achieved equilibrium with the months of unbuilt orders as fleets and manufacturers operated in an ongoing parts supply shortage.

The new A320 passenger-to-freighter jet is ready to join its sister, the A321, on the market as the aircraft attract more interest for airlines.

The company, which seeks to create autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, will use the funding to support a 29-month advanced testing program of its technology.

Parade garners impressive support from both Silicon Valley and Freight Alley.

Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber and Steve Ferreira, CEO of Ocean Audit Inc., discuss international shipping on Monday during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

Xeneta CEO Patrik Berglund explains how carrier negotiating power has changed the annual contracting equation.

How Wayfair is using their supply chain to gain a competitive advantage; keeping your cool with reefer and more