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The latest features in SONAR 5.0 make it the most future-focused version to date.
The global logistics industry is big and getting bigger.
The Port of Monroe says its efforts to increase international business has been stymied by the Detroit office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Legal battle in California is pulling trucking in different directions
For the second time in five weeks, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a multi-million dollar penalty against Boeing for allegedly installing improperly manufactured components on the wings of some […]
Planning for disaster “is about the unknown unknowns, the Black Swans, the things that are so far beyond our comprehension.”
Nippon Cargo Airlines is adding a Taipei stop due to demand from customers such as Flexport.
With companies like Convoy achieving a $1 billion valuation in roughly four years, or publicly-traded companies like Uber and Amazon encroaching on the brokerage space, it is getting harder for […]
Trucking market cools but remains healthy
The transport of cargo from China to Europe by sea is likely to remain more important than Eurasian railway routes, says the CEO of the German forwarder DACHSER.
2018 high-water mark for container volumes makes it ever tougher for 2019 to come out on top.
Chicago to Atlanta (VCA) Trucking Freight Futures show strength on Thursday in an otherwise mixed market.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Iranian metals industry generates billions of dollars for the regime, contributing to its nuclear weapons program.
Buttigieg proposal part of candidate’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
Self-balancing cargo bikes, drone-enabled mailboxes and other cool stuff from this year’s transportation exhibition.
Having a private “airline” to move customers’ freight made sense two years ago when the market was robust and Flexport was less established in the logistics industry. Now, the company has enough muscle to compete directly for airline capacity.
Thick ice, up to a foot of snow to disrupt freight movement in Midwest this weekend.
Man charged with first-degree murder of driver on I-269 outside Memphis after authorities circulated chilling photos captured by camera inside tractor-trailer.
A number of readers responded to Brian Aoaeh’s 12/26/19 “Commentary: Trucking industry observations heading into 2020.” His current commentary features some of those responses and information from Anthony Campo, a trucking industry veteran.
The interior of the Nikola Two semi-tractor takes cues from modern airplane cockpits.
Email and spreadsheets still coin of supply chain realm, but startup sees cloud-based future.
As more and more carriers close up shop, leasing equipment has become a gamble that some companies may not want to take.
E-scooter startup Lime is stopping operations in a dozen cities across the world and laying off 14% of its workforce.
OmniTRAX and R.J. Corman seek to cultivate customer relations with recent appointments.
The railway will work with NorFalco Sales, a division of Glencore Canada, to handle sulfuric acid volumes at facilities in Ontario and Quebec.
One of few viable trade lanes between Canada and Iran could become collateral damage after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says surface-to-air missile likely brought down Ukranian airliner with 63 Canadians aboard.
New Platts indices offer bird’s-eye view of rough IMO 2020 transition for dry bulk.
Each year, the Driver of the Year Contests recognize company and owner operator professional truck drivers who provide safe and reliable transportation of North America’s goods.
McLean Trucking is one of the pioneers of the less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking industry. The company’s founder eventually became one of the pioneers of the global logistics and trade industry.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will begin testing the first Mack LR Electric refuse truck, hoping to gain valuable insight into the viability of electric refuse vehicles.
A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate lawmakers see export controls as a means to punish those Chinese officials and companies involved in human rights abuses in western China and Hong Kong.
The acquisition of Kuebix is believed to be a step toward making a fragmented transportation industry more efficient.
Airbus is expanding its aircraft manufacturing operations on Boeing’s home turf.
In the second DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index of 2020, the shippers gain power for the first time in 7 weeks. Look for the shippers to continue gaining power for the next few weeks.
Prologis closes on $4 billion deal to buy Industrial Property Trust
Trucking Freight Futures mostly stable on Wednesday with SEA to LAX under downward pressure.
Road, rail, port environmental permits to be completed in two years.
Airfreight market continues decline; U.S. trade deficit falls to three-year low; LiDAR to get more affordable.
Association of American Railroads reports volumes continue to run lower than a year ago.
Snow, ice, wind, severe thunderstorms to slow down supply chains next few days.
Companies from Amazon to Zulily agree to help Customs and Border Protection figure out how to identify and target high-risk shipments.
Add Werner Enterprises to the parade of companies testing battery-powered heavy-duty trucks in California.
Willie Walsh will be succeeded by Iberia CEO Luis Gallego.
Digitalization of roadside assistance services can help fleets in not just getting immediate and seamless assistance but at flat-rate premiums.
Lunar New Year marks traditional ocean shipping slowdown, but U.S.-China trade tiff means extra slack.
Jim Blaze writes about the key messages he extrapolated about railroading in 2019.
Mexico continues to be the top trading partner for the United States, ranking No. 1 in total trade value through November, at $567.81 billion. It marks the 11th straight month […]
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Top 25 less-than-truckload carrier Midwest Motor Express has been acquired by Red Arts Capital and Prudential Capital Partners.
Partner Hub enables carriers to control who can access the data coming out of their trucking operations.
Freight All Kinds: Logistics of commercial construction looks at the shipment of commercial building materials and the “carriers” moving them.
This time it’s a state court that says the FAAAA act blocks AB5 from regulating trucking employment
Precision Scheduled Railroading, or PSR, is the operational method of running a railroad for maximum asset utilization by which freight movements are scheduled and managed on the individual carload (rather than entire train level). That contributes to efficiency improvements by, for instance, using more direct point-to-point routing, bypassing classification terminals, and having the flexibility to use long mixed-commodity trains.
Lumper payments can tie up cash for weeks as carriers wait for reimbursement, but Convoy is now automating the process, guaranteeing payment with the touch of a button.
There are plenty of individual interests likely to want enforcement of IMO 2020. But is the market incentivizing noncompliance?
The request comes as the company struggles to update PeopleNet devices that malfunctioned over the New Year.
No specific trucking reference in the governor’s State of the State, but calls current situation a “scam.”
Morgan Stanley analyst trims earnings estimates across all modes of transportation
Experts say reversal of penalty related to U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control won’t hinder its broader enforcement activities.
Despite all the mergers and all the alliances, ocean container rates are still lower than they were seven years ago.
The two companies are exploring opportunities in the logistics market.
California is proposing to require more ships, including tankers and roll-on, roll-off vessels to use shore power when docked.
U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao touts agency collaboration and leadership in AV research and development.
Temperature-sensitive cargo like meat can be exposed to warm air and other environmental conditions during transfers and storage without good logistics management procedures.
Investors in U.S.-based FreightGuru.com bilked out of $800,000, authorities allege.
The November decline was one of the smallest in 2019.
Wabtec says the $29 million acquisition of RELCO will expand its freight services offerings.
Trucking Freight Futures quietly post mixed results for second consecutive day on Tuesday.
Video telematics provider Lytx Inc. receives new financial backing from private equity group in a deal that values the company at more than $2.5 billion.
Saia’s CFO leaves after just 8 months to return to reefer warehousing firm Americold
Recon Logistics President expects LTL rate increases in the new year.
Is this a golden opportunity for a vertical integration, or is it a defensive move to bail out a troubled customer?
“As long as I’m president of the United States, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” President Trump said in a televised address to the nation.
Periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds may disrupt local/regional supply chains in Pacific Northwest.
Michigan semi driver charged in deadly pileup pens heartfelt note as authorities continue investigation into suspected case of distracted driving that claimed three lives.
A U.S. judicial panel will hold a hearing in late January that will take up defendant Class I railroads’ request to move legal proceedings on fuel surcharge price fixing to one court.
The air cargo market was stricken through 2019, but the Belgian hub still expanded volumes.
El Al is hiring Atlas Air to provide a large freighter and fly it on a key route between Europe and Tel Aviv.
Truckload returns in the U.K. are expected to double in the next three months.
Railcar manufacturer says deliveries fell off from a record sequential quarter.
The “New Year’s Eve surprise” may have been a first step toward getting the California trucking industry out from under the AB5 legislation that will have serious consequences for the […]
Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations.
During the third quarter of 2019, the number of train robberies in Mexico rose 13% compared with the previous quarter, according to data compiled by Mexico’s Railway Transport Regulatory Agency […]
The trucking world can be confusing at times and no where else is this more obvious than the trucking world’s use of the term mile.
Diesel prices, like all commodities, are priced based in real-time based on the balance of supply and demand. Before we dive into how diesel prices are generated, we should discuss the two most important factors in what prices consumers will see at the pump: retail and wholesale.
A host of issues, from regulations to overcapacity, are coming together to place unanticipated stresses on carriers just as 2020 begins.
Kenworth and Peterbilt will both put power electronics from Dana in their electric medium-duty trucks.
Airport reports increasing cargo activity
The ban follows an Iranian missile attack on U.S. military assests in Iraq.
The first daughter’s speech touches on trucking and smart workforce development solutions.
Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is providing temporary relief to employers who are trying to hire new truck drivers but are unable to complete required background checks in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Seko Logistics acquires Air-City to boost exposure in NYC and China
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine “marine highway” projects.
IATA also said it is critical for governments to communicate with airlines about potential risks.
The study looked at 85 different technologies that can help drive fuel efficiency.
Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.
Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network’s capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.
Boeing’s troubles keep mounting with the 737 MAX, but there are indications that regulators may be able to clear the plane for flight again in a few months.
