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The U.S. government is monitoring for omicron-related disruptions “at ports overseas and at home,” according to port envoy John Porcari.

New barometer from NY Federal Reserve highlights how extreme supply chain crunch has become.

Chutzpah: When Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier asks the U.S. to operate cargo flights directly from Europe and the Saudi government denies similar rights to U.S. carriers.

The true cost of dwell times, getting truckers paid faster, the future of renewable fuels, and the importance of predictive maintenance

Small trucking companies’ financial losses due to a snowstorm and subsequent interstate closure hurt “real bad.”

BrightDrop announced FedEx has ordered 2,000 additional electric vans and is in discussions for up to 20,000 more. Walmart also has placed an order for EVs, planning to add 5,000 to its home delivery fleet.

Startup electric truck maker Nikola dropped its patent infringement suit against Tesla after original claims were muted and the judge shelved the case.

Among Wednesday’s notes: Spot rates increase from Rock Island to Dallas, Chicago to LA solid for carriers, and more.

“We’ll see real progress as more companies have leadership at the highest levels in the company focused on sustainability and incorporating sustainability into business strategy,” said Susan Uthayakumar, chief sustainability and energy officer at Prologis.

New last-mile delivery vehicles and electric platforms from Udelv, Ree Automotive and Lightning eMotors have been announced in recent days.

The RMX platform is designed to provide end-to-end visibility to trucking companies and insurance carriers.

Truckers will hit a late-week snowstorm heading to key Northeast freight markets (video forecast included).

Walmart plans to rapidly expand its InHome Delivery service, hiring 3,000 drivers to handle deliveries.

“2022 must be the year where commitments are turned into concrete steps and binding regulations,” said Madeline Rose, climate campaign director at Pacific Environment.

Cummins CEO: ‘At some point the low-carbon thing becomes the main thing. And [diesel] becomes the niche business.’

Canada’s Titanium Transportation Group eyes future growth with the acquisition of Ontario-based carrier Bert and Son’s Cartage.

California officials are going to court again to try to mitigate the emissions impact of a new air logistics center at the San Bernardino Airport anchored by Amazon Air.

Q1 outlook for inland and ocean; stranded on I95; why The Rock is tweeting about supply chain and more.

Alabama officials announced plans for the A-USA Corridor, a $231.6 million program of rail projects to upgrade rail infrastructure throughout the state.

The REIT has raised $6 billion in the past two years.

Lawrence Freight said its latest pay hike for company drivers will move annual wages to roughly $90,000 in 2022.

Ever-tightening capacity may continue to snare domestic and cross-border shippers that haven’t planned accordingly. That’s where partnering with the leading 3PL for cross-border freight is needed.

The case that spurred the NLRB action is not about a transportation company, but the independent contractor definition continues to be a big issue for trucking.

Blume Global’s customers have access to the manufacturing solutions provided by LiveSource, including tools for value analysis and engineering, product part approval processes, advanced product quality planning and nonconforming reporting.

Stoughton Trailers was one of five companies that pressed for unfair trade practice rulings against China that led to massive duties.

December supply chain numbers again show “significant expansion.” The Logistics Managers’ Index report questions whether retailers ordered too much for the holidays.

Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern submit a plan to regulators detailing how they will merge their operations.

Among Tuesday’s notes: Outbound tender volumes up in Louisville, Chicago market expected to tighten, and more.

Real estate firm CBRE is the latest global leader to invest in logistics real estate with its nearly $5 billion acquisition of 28 million square feet of assets.

Agriculture exporters on the West Coast are feeling neglected by ocean carriers. The Port of Oakland is trying to make more equipment available so they can ship their goods.

Schneider became the latest truckload carrier to bolt on a fleet. The company announced Tuesday the $263 million acquisition of dedicated carrier Midwest Logistics Systems.

Recruiting and retention management has never been faster.

Carriers need to ramp up education efforts on Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse testing to help drivers understand the zero-tolerance approach to safety-conscious driving positions.

Truckers will have to keep chained up this week as more snowstorms hit the Cascades and Rockies (video forecast included).

From storing renewable energy stocks to tapping high-voltage transmission lines, the juice to power electric trucks has to come from somewhere.

OPEC sees a first-quarter supply/demand surplus that is now likely to be smaller than earlier forecast.

Fire officials say high winds may be partially responsible for a barge hitting a transmission tower in Virginia.

How could the consensus — that container spot rates will remain extremely high — be wrong?

Freight broker Trinity Logistics announced Monday it has acquired Team Eagle Logistics.

Canadian trucking company Bison Transport has acquired Maine carrier Hartt Transportation Systems in one of its largest U.S. deals.

The two eastern U.S. railroads want the Surface Transportation Board to maintain its identity as an independent arbitrator as it decides whether to permit Amtrak to restore Gulf Coast service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans.

Much of the supply chain stress stems from a lack of labor, infrastructure and the widespread lack of technology.

Small ports were one solution for big-port problems in 2021. Shippers that could find a vessel were able to get their cargo processed quickly by shifting to a secondary port.

Supply chain disruptions will not disappear in 2022, so e-commerce businesses need to consider how they will navigate a new normal.

FreightWaves writers look at the most important issues on their beats heading into the new year.

A snowstorm early this week could delay truckers and supply chains from the Southeast to the mid-Atlantic (video forecast included).

As ransomware attacks battered transportation and logistics companies in 2021, here are six things we learned about cybersecurity and freight.

2021 — This year had several highs and lows with mixed results in almost every industry. The most reported news centered on the supply chain and it has been fraught with […]

AskWaves looks at the impact general rate increases have on less-than-truckload rates.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: CBP terminates its lease with the Port of Brownsville; Mexico extends the deadline for new customs requirements; Mexico is the seventh-largest agricultural product exporter in the world; and Holt Truck Centers expands into Oklahoma.

This week: FreightWaves reviews five top Log Book stories from the past year, from National Truck Driver Appreciation Week activities to the gifting of a Peterbilt.

Trucker Rogel Aguilera-Mederos’ sentence was reduced to 10 years after originally receiving 110 years for a fatal 2019 Colorado crash.

It was a hectic — but profitable — year for the world’s largest online retailer. What does that say about e-commerce and where it’s going?

“Nearly every industry has been impacted by supply chain disruption, magnifying the need to accelerate improvement opportunities in supply chain planning and execution,” said a NTT DATA Services executive of the deal.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers chats with NUAGE Logistics President Ryan Jones about Borderless Coverages’ game-changing All-Risk insurance.

After a year of record revenue, carriers are staying of the road during the holiday weeks, holding rejection rates higher for longer…

As COVID ravaged the economy, the gig economy boomed. Responding to the need, gig workers stepped up to ensure groceries were delivered and e-commerce orders arrived on time.

Cathay Pacific is running out of pilots for its freighter operations because of stricter quarantine measures.

From relay networks to industry unicorns, FreightWaves looks at technology trends that will continue to transform supply chains into the new year.

Rogel L. Aguilera-Mederos had received a 110-year prison sentence but is now eligible for parole in five years.

After years of work, TuSimple engineers and executives silently watched their autonomous semi take its maiden voyage without a driver.

Port of Los Angeles is going vessel operators to clear out empty containers or else face big fines.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation. No injuries occurred as a result of the incident, CSX said.

Safety officials warn that federal trucking regulations are not keeping up with industry changes.

Following the seemingly unusual acquisition of AirTerra in August, American Eagle Outfitters is dipping back into the logistics well.

New tax reporting standards that go into effect in January could help or hurt gig workers, depending on how their employers react.

Among Thursday’s notes: Tender rejection volatility in KC, capacity tightening in Atlanta, more.

Recent Sierra snowfall has been bad for transportation but good for ski resorts and watersheds.

After finding out that Central Freight Lines was shuttering operations, hourly employees, including 1,325 truck drivers, learned that their final paychecks weren’t mailed out as promised before Christmas.

Lean BPO offers back-office and customer support services tailored to the needs of each client.

Truckers will have to dodge severe storms and possible tornadoes in the South on the cusp of the new year (video forecast included).

If shopping in 2021 could be summed up in one word, it would be e-commerce. Online shopping has had profound effects on the global economy.

Straight from the mouths of executives at Flytrex, DroneDek, Zipline and Draganfly, here are predictions on where drone delivery will be in five years.

MSC sues Deere, patent owner sues six shipping lines, box-overboard cases pile up, and Hanjin’s ghost tries to collect.

The Federal Maritime Commission is ratcheting up pressure on ocean carriers to reduce logistical challenges for their customers.

McDonald’s called in the air cavalry to overcome shipping disruptions that forced it to ration french fries in Japan.

The venerable carrier’s shutdown underscores the risk in failing to properly manage costs.

A judge has scheduled a Jan. 13 hearing to consider resentencing Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who was given 110 years for a 2019 fatal crash.

Several rail shippers had asked the Surface Transportation Board to temporarily suspend a proceeding on a voluntary arbitration program for small rate disputes, but the board denied that request.

Among Wednesday’s notes: TRAC van spot rate from Atlanta to Cleveland reaches monthly high, van rejection rates soar across Rust Belt, and more.

These are five of the worst winter storms to hit the U.S. on or around the new year.

TuSimple achieved its goal of sending a Class 8 truck with no one in the cab on a nighttime run along Interstate 10 in Arizona.

“Absolute figures are always dependent on transport activity. But if you have the emissions intensity, you as a shipper or a freight buyer can make a very educated decision,” Moritz Tölke, technical manager at the Smart Freight Centre, told FreightWaves.

Whether you’re running an online store or a brick-and-mortar outlet, timely deliveries are crucial for a hassle-free purchase experience.

Players in the FreightTech space have continued to thrive despite challenging market conditions. Second-generation FreightTech startup Emerge led the pack in growth and ingenuity throughout 2021.

Deutsche Post DHL Group is ranking its road transport subcontractors on their level of sustainability.

With 2021’s elevated rates and strained capacity, many shippers are holding out hope for significant rebalancing in the new year. They may need to wait a little longer, however, as experts suggest current market conditions could last well into 2022.

As fulfilment operations evolve to meet fast-shipping demands of e-commerce, robotics has become the default option to increase throughput.

Truckers in the Midwest will hit heavy snow, high winds and whiteouts beginning New Year’s Eve (video forecast included).

Putting money on what American Shipper readers were clicking on in 2021 would be a safe bet.

A quick look at 10 of the most popular stories from FreightWaves writers in 2021.

Rejection rates are now back above 22%, the highest level since early September. Pricing power moved further to carriers despite the holiday related tender volume collapse.

The stress of the pandemic made it crystal clear that supermarket supply chains will need to be streamlined and optimized to continue to meet strong consumer demand, especially during unpredictable and volatile times.

Among Tuesday’s notes: TRAC rates facing upward pressure on Atlanta-to-Lakeland lane, tender rejections reach record levels from Detroit to Chicago, and more.

Using augmented reality technology, augmented shopping is allowing brands to create virtual showrooms, fitting rooms and much more.

In this Q&A interview, FreightWaves chats with two CN executives about what customer benefits might arise from a seven-year partnership with Google Cloud.

Truckers may have to dodge severe storms again in the South as 2021 ends (video forecast included).

‘When shoppers form an addiction to Amazon, it affects their lives in surprising ways,’ says supply chain data company TransImpact

Houston, Dallas and Austin topped the list for most bottlenecked roadways for truckers in Texas during 2020.

There has never been a year like this for container shipping. Here are the biggest stories of 2021.