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The Walmart and Shopify partnership looks like it will shake up e-commerce as we know it.

Ships could be idled as thousands of seafarers refuse contract extensions.

The 1920 Merchant Marine Act authorizes the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to investigate and penalize foreign governments with ocean shipping regulations that discriminate against U.S. trade.

Winter is a cold period for airlines’ bottom lines. Throw in COVID-19 challenges and airlines face a difficult road to next year. That is why they are knocking on doors for help.

Jaguar Transport won a public auction for Celadon’s Mexican businesses, with a winning bid of $6.8 million.

Reduced number of canceled sailings indicates return of cargo.

Goal is to get freight companies and truck automation vendors to deploy AV technology in daily revenue service.

Because of strained supply chains, will just-in-time delivery be used less by industry? Darren Prokop explores this topic in his latest commentary.

Canadian environmental services company Aevitas adds flatbed fleet with the acquisition of Fast Lane Freight Services.

On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that move you.

Zach Strickland explains how reefer rejections are falling as Ontario, California, booms in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca talks to brokers about tender rejections pushing year-to-date highs […]

On the plus side, the Appalachian Regional Port nearly doubles the number of containers handled.

The U.S. is loosening restrictions on flights by Chinese airlines after China partially reopened its aviation market to U.S. carriers.

Rail unions don’t want unemployment and sickness benefits to be subject to government spending cuts.

BackboneAI relies on real-time data synchronization to empower vendors to optimize their product flow to customers.

Clients can help support a hydroelectric power project in China and a forest protection program in Zimbabwe

The U.S.-Canada border will remain closed for nonessential travel for at least another month because of COVID-19.

Swedish truck maker Volvo Group says financially ugly short- and medium-term market conditions require stepped-up cost cutting.

Deuce Drone, a new developer of aerial drone delivery systems, has a talented team, but its biggest hurdles will be established competitors, federal regulations, and customer appreciation for the technology.

Private equity investment expected to accelerate growth for digital yard solutions company

Institutional sellers offset retail buyers of supertanker stocks.

“The most critical commodity we trade in with drivers today is hours,” said Norm Thomas of Powerfleet.

Lori Ann LaRocco explains why intra-Asian trade is down and its affect on the United States.

Sweden’s Volvo Group is cutting 4,100 white-collar jobs globally in the second half in response to ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 15% of the cuts will be contractors. […]

Class 1 railroads reiterate that some measures they took to cut costs because of the coronavirus could become permanent.

By not nickel-and-diming through hidden fees, the Axle Fuel Card allows trucking companies to keep more hard-earned money in their pockets.

Fleet management solutions provider Samsara looked at 130 million trips since the beginning of 2020 and found truck traffic running at 95% of prepandemic volumes, with more speeding and less hard braking.

Several inches of heavy, wet snowfall in Northwest mountains to make roads extra slick, limit visibility.

CognitOps orchestrates “cacophony” of solutions

Possible issue in its debt profile: pulling down a revolving credit line at the start of the pandemic and having it still counted as a liability

Nine companies and eight states have signed on as the first participants in a new U.S. DOT program designed to improve the safety, testing and transparency of autonomous vehicles

Worse-than-expected data from Cass shows year-over-year declines grew in shipments and expenditures. Intermodal pricing falls out of bed.

It’s a turbulent period in Europe for the aviation industry. Regional travel is reopening in the EU, but the UK has tightened travel restrictions and airlines are struggling to stay in business without government assistance.

It’s uncertain when UPS Inc. and FedEx Corp., which have imposed “temporary” surcharges on a portion of their U.S. residential deliveries to offset higher coronavirus-related costs, may lift the charges.

The investment firm published a research update that analyzed Mexico’s likelihood of changing its rail regulatory structure.

Instead of whipping around at 500 mph, a broken Snap Back Arrestor rope simply drops to the ground

Around 45,000 auto workers are on hold in Puebla, Mexico, as local authorities said they will not allow the automotive manufacturing industry to resume production over coronavirus fears.

Dooner and The Dude talk about freight volumes rising, Nestle’s keys to becoming a Shipper of Choice, air cargo, rethinking the fashion supply chain, and making roads safer.

With this acquisition, STORD will now provide a variety of freight hauling options aside from its core functionality of on-demand warehousing.

It was an overall strong week for the Trucking Freight Futures markets as 10 of the 11 spot month contracts posted gains for the week with the spot National contract higher by 0.55% to $1.474 per mile.

Zach Strickland looks at the West Coast for volumes tightening in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and then Andrew Cox discusses economic data finally beating expectations in the Shipper […]

Logistics services provider is optimistic about African continent’s global freight potential, despite economic setbacks from COVID-19 pandemic.

An investor talks about overcoming pattern recognition bias in venture capital

Drivers with expired licenses given relief until September 30

Beacon is a UK-based digital freight forwarder – one of many that have vowed to disrupt the freight forwarding industry.

ENTREC begins soliciting offers for ENTREC Cranes and Heavy Haul in the U.S. and ENT Oilfield Group in Canada under creditor protection in both countries.

American Airlines Cargo has not slowed implementation of the IBS Software iCargo platform since last October, despite the upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Warning sign for tanker investors as US crude exports begin to reverse course.

“A company’s bottom line is going to be impacted more by the way they can improve efficiencies rather than top-line growth,” said Cindy Nelson.

Averitt, OmniTRAX, Duluth Seaway Port Authority and Port of Newcastle announce appointments

Tenstreet’s trucking-specific marketing tools connect carriers with drivers throughout the recruiting process

Treating carriers with respect while removing waste from the supply chain

Truckers may run into roadblocks this week due to heavy rainfall from Carolinas to Virginia.

Though it no longer can call itself Thor Trucks, electric truck startup Xos is progressing toward regular production with a modular platform aimed at winning partnerships with bodybuilders.

It seems to me that the present day essential truck driver meets that criteria to a tee. However, in society, the truck driver is considered a worker. Let us examine the current pandemic. The role of essential workers during this 100-year crisis has been obvious, understandable, and well deserved.

I recently watched a wonderful video put together by Mike Durst and Ernie Thornton of Artic Express, out of Ohio, on race relations and what is happening in our country today. Wow…such a timely, innovative chat that we could all learn from.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mission Produce to open vast avocado distribution center in Laredo; RCR Rail Co. marks groundbreaking for new Taylor Logistics Park; Daimler Trucks Mexico appoints first female plant manager in Saltillo; CBP seizes 577 of pounds marijuana from shipment of plastic scrap.

Nuverra completes first phase of a pilot on water disposal, soon after it kicked off a three-year deal with another blockchain provider.

A lot of the recent struggles for carriers originated in what many consider to be the most profitable year.

Throughout history, commercial trucks have taken on many shapes and sizes. The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is the place to see all the history of truck making in one place. Take a look.

The hot topics you may have missed this week.

Roadmaster Group doled out nearly $600,000 to drivers who risked their health to deliver the nation’s freight during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s still a seller’s market in airfreight, but rates are finally moderating.

Tender rejections cross the 6% mark.

Trucking group wants to see gun legislation influence company weapons policy

Air cargo and cross-border trade could be unintended victims of the dispute between the U.S. and China over access by their respective passenger airlines.

On today’s episode victims of racial bias at a brokerage speak out, plus how consumer spending relates to freight

Tropical cyclone warning issued as Nuri heads toward China. Delays possible at several ports.

Career traces back to the late ’70s; search for a full-time replacement underway

The master has been charged in connection with the overboard loss of 50 containers

Court ruling was needed for disposal of mostly reefer carrier to proceed

Rearview-looking government data confirms the stress for-hire transportation providers experienced in April. New cycle lows have built a foundation for recovery barring a pronounced second wave of coronavirus cases.

TFI International acquiring Gusgo Transport, a small Canadian trucking company specializing in hauling and storing containers.

Zach Strickland predicts what freight markets and volumes will look like in the coming months in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and then Andrew Cox discusses carrier gaining another […]

The Illinois-based carrier is being sued by its principal lender and landlord for failing to pay its financial obligations.

The executive vice president witnessed the implementation of PSR at a number of railroads over his 50-year career.

An exclusive interview with Samir Madani, co-founder of TankerTrackers.com.

The EU’s reported plan to bring antitrust charges against Amazon.com Inc. is unlikely to be copied in the United States because of differences in the two antitrust regimes, according to a U.S.-based antitrust attorney.

Wet snowfall could slow down weekend drivers heading through Cascades, northern Rockies.

The platform moves toward customization based on job function.

As the size of jury awards has grown, trucking fleets are dealing with how to mitigate the rest. Many are turning to technology.

Murray Mullen, the CEO of Mullen Group, says the Canadian transportation and logistics company has “weathered the worst of this crisis” as it gears up for a rebound.

Gene Seroka reports worst May in more than a decade, predicts 15% of import cargo won’t return

Truckers have once again proved they can rise to any challenge. Motor carriers should reflect on COVID-19 to prepare themselves for the next time disaster strikes.

Boeing’s stop-work order to its fuselage supplier has a lot to do with COVID-19 and the state of the airline industry.

U.S. safety investigators will hold a hearing in July as they try to find out why a big cargo jet carrying Amazon packages crashed last year.

Investor Warburg Pincus said it supports a full investigation.

Three hundred vessels will be equipped to measure and report meteorological data

The World Shipping Council says exemption for ocean container carriers from publishing essential terms of their service contracts with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is a step in the right direction.

British Columbia seeks to ramp up its export capacity of propane at Canadian west coast ports, and CN is the only Class I railway serving the Port of Prince Rupert.

The investment round was led by OGCI Climate Investments, a $1 billion+ fund that invests in solutions to decarbonize commercial transport.

We break down recent driver carry law and drug survey plus today’s latest news.

Debt rating for the company held steady by S&P and Moody’s, though S&P sees a more negative outlook

Frac sand firm Vista Proppants and Logistics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, saying it has around $500 million in liabilities.

Carriers gained another 5 points of pricing power this week. This marks 6 weeks of power gains, but shippers remain in control.

The company is one of three autonomous trucking startups to voluntarily describe how it is developing and applying AV technology

Steve Burks was a truck driver in an earlier professional capacity. He also earned  his bachelor’s degree, his master’s degree and then his Ph.D. He’s a professor of economics at […]