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Ryder System is closing its operations in Tracy, California, where the company operated a distribution center for PepsiCo.

As America struggles with a growing supply chain crisis, ocean carriers rake in even more profits.

The IT maven segues into an operations-driven role while keeping the CIO job.

Flames from a new California wildfire have forced the closing of more than 20 miles of U.S. Highway 101.

All-cargo planes carry bulk shipments of lithium batteries under strict regulations. Airlines want to minimize mistakes that can cause a fire during flight.

Atlanta to Dallas rejection rates, consumer trends and contract spot rates are just a few things highlighted in Tuesday’s report.

“By investing more than $2 billion in port infrastructure in recent years, we have the capacity to handle the influx of imports we are seeing today,” says SCPA CEO Jim Newsome.

When the market shifts, flexibility is the key to acting fast and capitalizing on new opportunities. Despite this, many processes in the industry can be quite rigid.

Many shippers struggle to succeed at last-mile delivery, often at the mercy of a delivery partner. But getting a handle on the middle mile can improve the chances of last-mile success.

The first big Rockies snowstorm this season could delay truckers as well as operations at intermodal hubs and oil facilities (video forecast included).

‘We have one of the world’s greatest waterway networks, but we are barely using it.”

The company moves its commitment times to noon from 10:30 a.m., effective Oct. 18.

Pullback in trans-Pacific shipping rates: beginning of the end or brief reprieve with end still not in sight?

Tri-State Expedited announced it has been acquired by its senior management team.

Three British Columbia Uber drivers allegedly were fired after refusing to serve unmasked passengers who threatened violence and bad reviews.

The platform will help improve supply chain visibility for shippers, KCS said.

A boots on the ground look at SoCal port congestion; surviving Amazon’s algorithms; Automotive issues and more

“This record result was achieved despite severe congestion around the network,” says the Hong Kong ocean carrier.

To take advantage of all the information generated by SONAR — the fastest freight-forecasting platform in the industry — we’ll post a SONAR update file each weekday. Consider it a highlight reel of the SONAR news being delivered that day.

Help support truckers and their families with a donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.

Last of major truck makers to launch an electric truck, Navistar places first five medium-duty eMV Series models with Penske Truck Leasing.

As Halloween returns to a semblance of normal in 2021, more consumers than ever before will purchase candy, costumes and decorations online.

Two feet of snow, along with blizzard conditions, will impact truckers in the Rockies the next two days (video forecast included).

Transportation rate growth has gone parabolic as shipping demand continues to strain networks. What are the fundamental reasons for this and how long will these conditions persist?

“I am a firm believer that what gets measured gets accomplished,” says LaQuenta Jacobs on developing diversity, equity and inclusion programs within a public company.

Some argue that Amazon lacks the integrated network to pull it off. But betting against the company has generally been a losing proposition.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico to require more documentation for shipments traversing the country; dexFreight selected by Hutchison Ports Mexico as software provider; Averitt Express expands Texas operations with new facility; and CBP agents intercept first-in-the-nation insect in Costa Rican shipment.

This week: CMA CGM works to restore millions of oysters in Chesapeake Bay, J.B Hunt supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Goodyear starts accepting nominations for the Highway Hero Award.

Strong freight volumes signal that carriers are firmly in the driver seat with regards to pricing power.

Steve Ferreira recaps his favorite OceanWaves moments on this episode of Navigate B2B.

“We look forward to integrating their state-of-the-art facilities and diverse services so we can better serve our customers in Europe and around the world,” said Lineage’s senior vice president for Europe.

Despite Ikea’s many climate-related goals, Ship It Zero is calling out the Swedish retailer and other major players such as Amazon and Walmart via “die-ins” to highlight shipping emissions’ impacts on human and environmental health.

With globally common hoses and hardware, hydrogen fuel cell truck supporters think they have closed the gap with diesel fueling times.

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a botched beer haul, Southern flash floods, a mobile memorial and more.

Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole explain the meaning behind some of the most used (and confusing) acronyms in the sustainability world.

As the Bestpass team strives toward interoperability for fleets, one costly and persistent obstacle is tolling by plate.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland debate the fixes for port congestion on this episode of Freightonomics.

Blythe Brumleve offers her perspective on potential fixes for the messed up supply chain.

FORT founder on SMB struggles during shipping crisis; gCaptain founder shines a light on sex crimes at sea; latest in lidar with Ouster CEO and more.

New forecasts from the National Retail Federation call for retail imports to stay high through at least February.

In this final Drone Disruptors, Modern Shipper spoke with Chairman and CEO Dan O’Toole of DroneDek, the maker of the mailbox of the future.

Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter that brings perspective and context to happenings in the commercial trucking ecosystem.

GLS has agreed to acquire Rosenau Transport for $288 million in a deal that creates a freight and parcel network across Canada.

Intermodal rail volumes were lower again year-over-year in September as the ability to process containers and imports is stymied by ongoing supply chain capacity constraints.

The longtime IT executive assumes the role immediately in an “acting” capacity. The move is seen as extremely unusual because tech execs are not viewed as being operations-savvy LTL bosses.

With upward adjustments in July and August figures, the gains recorded in September were already coming from a higher base than what earlier had been recorded.

The term edge computing scares many technophobes, but the technology is quickly becoming the go-to system for modern supply chains that depend on visibility through to the end consumer.

Several more inches of rain could douse parts of the Southeast, leading to potential road closures for truckers.

Biden’s port czar outlines a 90-day plan to expand operating hours along the U.S. supply chain.

Lidar startups are selling their wares to autonomous vehicles and other businesses, hedging their bets to survive in an overpopulated field.

Truck manufacturer Navistar faces a data breach lawsuit after disclosing that sensitive information about 49,000 people may have been exposed in hack.

Cost of fuel consumed by container ships, bulkers and tankers is effectively at a seven-year high.

The German titan reports solid performances from its Express, Forwarding, Supply Chain and eCommerce units

Earthquakes and landslides have produced some killer tsunamis in the U.S. since the late 18th century.

Brian Runnels and Robert Kaferle lead Reliance Partners’ revamped loss control and safety services team.

Australian startup Immertia ran a demonstration of its holographic packaging for pharmaceutical giant Bayer, and it looks the part.

Yes, despite the headaches, the ocean carriers are making boatloads of money.

On the podcast, Dooner finds out how this father-and-son team are trying to revolutionize the industry.

Some 1,500 supply chain professionals met at FourKites Visibility 2021 to discuss the present and future of visibility in supply chains.

Boyle Transportation has been acquired for $80 million by a Canadian health care supply chain management company.

Officials say a proposed inland port near where the Mississippi and Ohio rivers meet will have ample capacity to serve Midwest customers seeking export access via barge, rail and truck.

Walmart has expanded its academies training program to include a new focus on e-commerce fulfillment.

With an automated system that intuitively manages returns, warehouses that face labor shortages can strategically utilize their employees.

AskWaves talks with an expert to learn how the Global Logistics Emissions Council provides a single framework for supply chains around the world to track emissions.

If you thought President Joe Biden would quickly reverse Trump’s controversial trade policy toward China, guess again. U.S. importers aren’t happy.

Truckers may have to chain up as several inches of snow hits parts of the West over the next week.

Captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen are combined to make e-methanol. Sweden-based Liquid Wind has big plans for this alternative shipping fuel.

The collective odometer on evaluation units of Daimler Trucks’ eCascadia and eM2 box trucks crossed 1 million miles.

The Transportation Security Administration will begin requiring U.S. air and rail operators to report cybersecurity incidents under new directives, the Department of Homeland Security secretary says.

A Democrat-led committee investigating Yellow’s $700 million Treasury loan suggests the Trump administration was involved in the approval process.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? LIVE from OceanWaves covering ports, commodities, SoCal oil spill, and carbon emissions

More than 220 of the most innovative freight companies were nominated. Those were narrowed down to the top 100.

The ongoing supply chain crisis and lack of seafarers is leading to a global shortage of key commodities, Salvatore R. Mercogliano, an associate professor of history at Campbell University, told FreightWaves’ Anthony Smith at the virtual OceanWaves Summit on Wednesday.

Ports around the world often suffer from digital communication blackouts, inhibiting the real-time tracking of trade flows.

“One of the things we continue to see is extreme weather events in regions that historically haven’t had them,” says FourKites’ Glenn Koepke.

Shipping Asia-U.S. via regular ocean service and rail? “I would bet your goods will not arrive in time for Christmas,” says Flexport’s Nerijus Poskus.

FreightWaves’ Anthony Smith talks about the ways shippers are building reliant supply chains with Nate Shutes, VP of global fulfillment and logistics at Blu Dot, during FreightWaves’ OceanWaves Summit.

An analyst surmises that Amazon was the other part of the love triangle.

NYSHEX can help untrusting shippers and carriers find common ground to improve contract performance.

FMCSA is giving states three years to comply with a new truck-driver ban for drug and alcohol abusers.

“A lot of the smaller to medium-sized BCOs and NVOCCs are having to exist on the spot market,” says Caitlin Murphy, the founder and CEO of Global Gateway Logistics.

Ports and inland transportation connections are choking on ocean imports. A top economist says don’t blame ocean carriers.

The NS terminal will serve “strong growth in the Louisville intermodal market.”

Amazon aggregator Perch’s international transportation manager John Esborn explains how the company secures shipping capacity during FreightWaves’ OceanWaves Summit.

Home Depot will become the first customer for Walmart’s new GoLocal delivery service, rolling out the service in select markets in the coming weeks.

Two fleetwide messages sent to drivers Tuesday from Tim Kohl, CEO of Marten Transport, thanked drivers for their patience “in working through some systems issues” the company started experiencing Sunday, but company executives have declined to issue a public statement.

Los Angeles is at the front line of the port congestion crisis. Its executive director outlines his strategy to clear anchorages.

“We’re offering a $50 incentive to certified diverse carriers for every load that they haul with us,” said Jennifer Wong.

By 2030, truck manufacturing executives expect $465 billion of annual revenue will likely switch from sales to aftermarket services for fleet management, automation tools, data security, privacy and enhanced driver features.

“If I’m optimistic, you’re looking six months into the future” before congestion and capacity challenges start to subside, says Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen.

Canadian railway CN and shareholder TCI Fund Management are publicly squabbling about who should run the company as CN sets a March meeting date to address TCI’s board candidate picks.

Torrential rain will continue to drench the South this week, potentially slowing down freight flows through one of the nation’s busiest markets.

GXO will open a 715,000-square-foot distribution center in Arizona to handle distribution and e-commerce fulfillment for retailer Abercrombie & Fitch.

As more Americans begin their holiday shopping earlier than ever, port backups and worker shortages could leave shoppers disappointed and brands with excess inventory in January.

How will public view ships anchored off Los Angeles/Long Beach if one of them is tied to Huntington Beach spill?

Senior Retail Analyst Andrew Cox explains why the port congestion is to blame for rising prices on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix looks at adapting robotics strategy to fit unique business needs.

Capesize bulkers haven’t earned this much since 2009, and freight futures just made “monstrous” move up.

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle answer viewer questions and talk about the current state of freight on this episode of Put That Coffee Down.

An owner-operator lawsuit fails to convince a federal appeals court that FMCSA acts as a consumer reporting agency.