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“Without Opendock during the COVID-19 volume surge, it would have been a catastrophic failure,” said Lawrence Dillworth of Owens & Minor, a major medical supplier.
Identifying the packages that come in contact with infected individuals in the supply chain is vital to reduce the pandemic’s spread.
Zach Strickland talks about volumes hitting a floor over the weekend in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and then in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Anthony Smith and Mike […]
Sources say TQL postponed the start date of nearly 200 of its 400 new hires, citing the economic downturn and COVID-19.
The duty deferment applies to qualifying importers facing “significant financial hardship,” Customs and Border Protection said.
Waves of severe thunderstorms could delay freight movement this week from Texas to Georgia.
A major pilots union is criticizing airlines for allegedly skirting recommended best practices to protect workers from the coronavirus.
Two Swedish companies have formed a joint venture designed to provide supply chain end-to-end visibility down to the product level. Plus, more cash on the way for small businesses, auto inventories are clogging ports, and truck weight exemptions are being extended.
The grant application period is open for groups seeking federal funding for capital projects related to passenger and freight rail.
By partnering with analysts from both FreightWaves and DAT Solutions, event attendees on April 23 will have access to three sessions rich with fresh data.
Radio frequency identification has matured in terms of its cost effectiveness and efficiency over the past decade, the company says.
Group says more coordination needed to address insufficient supply of masks, hand sanitizer.
Etihad will operate a limited international route structure for the time being, but is busy running passenger and cargo charters and getting ahead on maintenance.
With what seems like nothing but time these days, my wife brought me an old boot box that my mother put together some 20+ years ago and said “Look what I found!!” We’ve been going through all sorts of things in the house, probably just like yourself. Not that I really wanted to do that, but I must say, I’ve learned a l
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Avocado imports from Mexico fare well during pandemic; Caterpillar’s Texas distributor building new factory; General Motors to make masks in Mexico; new logistics app aids supply chain.
The longer the coronavirus crisis continues, “the longer it’s going to take to get the ship righted,” says GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch.
Carriers are getting more notice to pick up loads. Is this a result of Amazon relaxing their service expectations?
Citing economic challenges tied to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the need to focus resources toward targeted business units, Southern Refrigerated Transport (SRT), a solo-driven reefer subsidiary of the […]
From quarantine, Canadian truck driver Nicole Folz recounts the scary reality of falling seriously ill hundreds of miles from home during a less-than-truckload run in the United States.
CEO pay wlll be down 50%, other execs down 20% from May through July.
Volumes still searching for a bottom.
Companies with layoffs include Step Energy Solutions, Pioneer Frozen Foods, Zachary Industrial-LyndellBasell, Turner Industries and UTLX Manufacturing.
Risk is often assessed in terms of probabilities. The probabilities themselves are often calculated under the assumption of a bell-shaped (i.e., normal) distribution. This distribution assumes that extreme events are not likely. What if there are?
Big April gains at Southern California container terminals are deceiving.
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? we’re talking to owner/operator Ingrid Brown about trucking during a pandemic, more
Lufthansa Group is putting a bunch of long-haul planes in deep storage. A smaller version of itself is busy transporting cargo and scooping up stranded travelers around the world.
Sector makes up 3% of $342 billion worth of COVID-19 payroll protection loans.
The railroad will be keeping tabs on operational costs as a way to hedge against the economic uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the belt tightened at YRC, a covenant waiver and benefits contribution deferral are still required.
Company was also nominated in three other categories.
The U.S. government, hospitals and aid groups are relying on UPS, Atlas Air and other airfreight to speed deliveries of critical supplies.
Short-sea shipper says economic impact of COVID-19 has forced service disruption and employee layoffs.
Order cancellations and only essential replacement bookings dropped new trailer orders to just 6,500 units in March. Separately, Wabash National announced a two-week suspension of production and cash-conservation moves.
In this commentary by Brian Aoaeh makes the case that efforts by grassroots organizations in the fight against COVID-19 should be more fully accepted.
Startup wants its customers to be allowed an additional two hours in workday.
When you can’t move it yourself, call the Russians. They’ve got the AN-124 airlift that can move giant loads like mining equipment, industrial machinery and, in this case, rocket components.
TravelCenters of America is laying off more than 3,000 employees because its full-service restaurants are idle and stay-home orders keep most motorists off the highways.
Companies trading in the affected foreign markets will have to decide if shifting to other forwarders will justify the resulting high shipping costs.
Transforce, the logistics and driver staffing firm, has put together an extensive resource list for drivers regarding COVID-19. The company has made it available to carriers to download from the […]
KeyBank report mostly positive after discussions with management.
Cross-border movements of chemicals and petroleum products, as well as intermodal shipments, helped propel revenue higher.
The 19,200-TEU MSC Anna is retrieving empty containers piling up during the coronavirus crisis to return to Asia.
As the number of coronavirus patients continued to skyrocket throughout March, so did drivers’ concerns over their motor carriers’ sanitary practices and drivers’ need for personal protective equipment and hazard pay as they risked exposure to the virus while delivering essential supplies across the country.
A former Stradis executive has been charged with sabotaging electronic shipping records, which delayed the delivery of critical personal protective equipment to healthcare providers
The current $61 billion set-aside for the domestic airline industry left out the forwarders.
Kodiak Robotics, the Mountain View, California-based autonomous trucking company, has laid off about 20% of its staff, The Information reported Thursday, raising new questions about the ability of autonomous trucking […]
Other segments at the truckload carrier had weaker performances.
The company says its “disposal’ of 300 locomotives and its plans to sell 400 more are due to precision scheduled railroading.
The FAA is making it easier for airlines to survive the current economic crisis by quickly ruling on how to carry cargo in the passenger cabin and relaxing takeoff and landing quotas.
Pandemic yet to heavily impact Caribbean container transshipment but fallout looms.
On today’s show: PPP, economic recovery, economic impact payments, SONAR powered freight flows, more.
It was a mixed Wednesday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets as the spot National contract (FUT.VNU202004) fell fractionally to $1.403 per mile with macroeconomic factors continuing to weigh on rates.
Although April is no longer officially Distracted Driving Awareness Month, drivers of all kinds should focus on preventing this deadly issue
Workhorse Group is seeking additional patent protection for its truck-based HorseFly drone because it thinks touchless delivery will carry over to the post-coronavirus world.
Prominent transportation leaders are part of a business task force offering ideas on when and how to lift coronavirus restrictions.
Pricing power shifts towards the shippers in a major way this week. Contract freight volumes are now at Labor Day 2019 levels and are poised to go lower. Rejection rates are encroaching on a rare 4% mark, and spot rates are in the bin.
U.S. retail spending fell by 8.7% last month; oil demand to fall by 29M barrels a day in April; companies look to diversify procurement geography.
Reports of deaths tied to maquiladoras come at a time when Mexican trade groups are pushing to reopen factories that have been shut down because of the coronavirus.
American will penalize shippers who don’t show up or cancel a booking at the last minute, while Delta is adding more capacity for its scheduled cargo routes to Asia.
It has gone through $350 billion; what was transport’s share?
Carriers can now submit bids for loads and receive feedback on select loads directly in the app.
Diminished railcar demand and COVID-19 headwinds force railcar maker to halt production and trim staff.
Electric and fuel cell truck maker Nikola gets its pick of candidates as job insecurity led so many to apply that Linked In briefly shut down CEO Trevor Milton’s account.
The WHO is trying to reduce the chaos of countries competing for coronavirus medical supplies by acting as a logistics control center.
The Seattle-based digital freight network will pay 100% of trucking costs for food bank donations
The pandemic’s economic toll has hit all sectors of transportation, including rail. Read how railroads can manage costs during this global crisis.
A new integration between TruckPark and Trucker Tools will allow users of the Trucker Tools app to reserve parking spaces in the TruckPark network inside the app.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is shrinking U.S. rail volumes as the housing construction and retail sectors struggle to stay afloat.
As the number of coronavirus patients continued to skyrocket throughout March, so did drivers’ concerns over their motor carriers’ sanitary practices and drivers’ need for personal protective equipment and hazard pay as they risked exposure to the virus while delivering essential supplies across the country.
On this week’s Drilling Deep, host John Kingston heard from Jack Rybicki, a managing principal at the accounting and consulting firm CLA. Jack has been steering many clients through the […]
Less-than-containerload services offer forwarders and their shippers an alternative to more expensive air freight and full-container transport services, industry experts say.
Although the space is needed, the economics don’t appear to work.
Truck drivers must wear a nonmedical mask or face covering when they enter the country from the U.S. under a new rule to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Year-over-year declines in the Cass Freight Index accelerated in March, with the shipments index declining 9.2% and the expenditures index dropping 8.2% for the month.
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Houston, Jacksonville and Charleston all report drops in March.
“Revenues plummeting” with less vehicle traffic, say government officials.
ACT Expo producer talks tailwinds and headwinds facing alternative fuel vehicle programs in the wake of coronavirus pandemic
The Trucking Freight Futures markets slid across the board on Tuesday with the spot National contract falling 0.4% to $1.404 per mile as macroeconomic weighed heavily.
With benchmark prices down 26% year over year, analysts pin hopes for a used truck sales recovery to the restart of the economy. March was a tale of contrasts with decent sales early in the month that plummeted later as too many trucks sought too few loads.
Pandemic pressures on tourism, oil and textiles squeeze Caribbean cargo demand.
A chief supply chain officer can be the linchpin connecting all different departments within a retail company, including marketing, finance, sales and accounting.
The Canadian government has ordered thousands of coffee cup-sized Spartan Cubes, but it remains unclear if it will deploy them at border crossings.
The Supply Chain Intelligence Center pinpoints trouble spots on the nation’s highways and ports to U.S. humanitarian relief providers responding to the health crisis.
Employees let go at the LTL division will hold on to their health benefits
World’s second-largest box carrier resolves its website woes.
Paul Schlegel writes about the future of autonomous vehicles – particularly autonomous trucks.
Airlines and employees gave a big sigh of relief when Congress recently passed a major industry bailout, but feelings turned to frustration when the Trump administration decided to limit the cash payouts.
KeepTruckin has started a petition asking congress to extend forgivable loans to cover truck lease/purchase payments and insurance costs.
P.A.M. Transportation finds success calling on its “friends in the industry” as it scrambles to replace lost automotive OEM business.
Carriers are hopeful that Q2 will be much less chaotic than last quarter.
In March, 204,383 commercial vehicles crossed the World Trade and Colombia Solidarity commercial bridges in Laredo. It was 284 fewer truck crossings than in March 2019, a 0.1% decline.
The feature enables shippers to make data-driven decisions about allocating freight
Rate slack at heart of White House decision to deny agency direct COVID-19 aid
Good news for box carriers: Freight rates haven’t collapsed. Bad news: Volumes have.
The J.B. Hunt first-quarter conference call provided a mixed bag of anecdotes. While concerns mount over economic disruption, the company has some offsets.
“They hit hard. The passenger was knocked unconscious.” ABF driver awarded for helping crash victims during snowstorm.
J.B. Hunt’s first quarter results, while slightly below consensus, were likely not as bad as feared. The company’s outlook provided on its earnings call will be the takeaway.
Navistar makes $300 million in across-the-board cuts to conserve cash but will repay employees with interest for their 10% to 30% pay reductions next March.
The airline industry is poised to shrink considerably as revenues evaporate and they are forced to cut costs to the bone.
Quick turnaround as companies realize they have necessary synergies.
