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Capital constraints should keep ocean shipping capacity in check, a plus for rates.

Customs and Border Protection moved the nationwide tests to early April and October “due to limited availability of testing sites and to ensure the integrity of exam conditions.”

Heavy snowfall, blizzard conditions in nation’s heartland this weekend.

As business velocity accelerates, Shipwell provides the tools to keep pace.

Plus: Amazon driver steals package; Rivian vs. Tesla

Builder’s Transport was once the second largest truckload carrier in the U.S. In 1998 it filed bankruptcy and was then acquired by Schneider National.

This tour seeks to preserve the history of several of these companies that paved the way for today’s trucking industry. The legacy of these companies has provided the foundation for the industry as we know it.

Air Cargo Market Expert Jesse Cohen writes an insightful commentary on what the outlook for air cargo is in 2020.

Ben Thrower writes about what most in the trucking industry know – 2019 was a tough year for almost everyone.

A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.

ELDs generate thousands of data points, but who owns that data, and how concerned should carriers be that the data will be used against them?

Matson has taken delivery of the largest container/roll-on, roll-off ship ever built in the U.S.

What is an ELD? Electronic logging devices or ELDs as they’re more commonly known, are not a new technology although the regulation behind them is. They are devices that record […]

US retailers will forgo profits for the sake of making the logistics investments needed to manage the e-commerce surge, ABI Research says

Concerns rise that shipping can’t recoup cost of IMO 2020-compliant fuel.

The proposed rule will cover just about every drone operating in the U.S.

Tender rejects have now risen 170% since Nov. 1, 2019.

DHL Supply Chain North America’s Jim Monkmeyer talks trade, customers and the perception gap with shippers

At least 16 people dead after Typhoon Phanfone hits Philippines on Christmas Day.

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security will expand export licensing requirements for technologies intended for military applications.

DP World has been awarded a contract that will result in expansion of a container terminal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Change from 25% on Jan. 1 estimated to raise annual industry costs by $50-70 million.

National Futures continue climb on Monday with the Chicago to Atlanta contract surging 2.7%.

Truckstop.com reported that the company is making progress in bringing operations back online.

The Federal Railroad Administration hopes to collect data on blocked rail crossings from the public and law enforcement.

Market expert David Faulkenberry explains the details of final mile delivery.

It is sort of a hostage situation. New truck orders are stalled until used truck prices go higher.

Smart Drayage platform aims to automate the largely manual processes of container retrieval.

New Zealand’s Mainfreight spells out “MERRY XMAS” with its trucks and trailers for an aerial photo that delights Facebook users.

A “somewhat rare event” is producing abundant snow, rain, wind in southern California.

Jim Blaze writes about the potential of short-haul intermodal traffic on the North American Class 1 railroads.

Brian Aoaeh writes about key trucking events in 2019 and looks ahead to 2020.

The winter season witnesses a lot of truck crashes and injuries, making it essential for drivers and carriers to find ways to reduce risk while hauling during inclement weather.

Schneider’s pursuit of innovation lands it on 2020 FreightTech 25 list

CEO Craig Fuller provides exclusive industry insights found only on FreightWavesTV.

FedEx’s Fred Smith speaks candidly about the future. Target kicks e-commerce butt.

Drilling Deep podcast host John Kingston joins with his colleague FreightWaves Finance Editor Todd Maiden to discuss how the trucking industry did on Wall Street during this past year. What […]

A global effort is underway to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going ships. Liquefied natural gas will likely play an important — but only partial — role in that endeavor.

The Christmas trade is big business in Mexico, which exports everything from ornaments to holiday candy to the United States and other parts of the world. While Christmas-related goods represent […]

Cargo on board a ship has frequently been the cause of damage or total loss.

The waterfall theory of freight governs how freight will be routed

SONAR has become the leading analytics and forecasting platform for the freight market, giving users the ability to forecast dry van, reefer, and flatbed market rates and demand.

Some of the drivers were told they could return as independent contractors if they purchased their own trucks.

Ministry’s probe into terminations at Hyndman Transport following shutdown could lead to hefty payouts for former drivers and other staff.

Autonomous trucking startup Starsky Robotics is in talks with potential buyers, including some with its rivals, after failing to raise new funding to stay afloat.

Texas continues to be a leader in international trade, ranking No. 1 in exports of manufactured and non-manufactured commodities for the third quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Year-to-date, […]

Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.

Drivers passing through a truck stop in Portland, Oregon talk holiday plans and a profession in flux.

Diesel Laptops debuts free software to easily find truck parts and the cost of cybercrime is rising. Plus, container rates rise and a little holiday cheer.

A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.

Employees’ and contractors’ struggles with Celadon-owned Hyndman over outstanding pay and questions about the fate of leased trucks are compounded by the lack of legal proceedings in Canada, but that could change.

Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific deliver goodwill to local communities along portions of their rail networks.

Aircraft return to service with loading restrictions

Truckstop describes the efforts it has taken to mitigate the spread of the malware attack that has crippled the company

Starsky Robotics remains committed to developing Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology, but its over-the-road trucking fleet is not faring as well.

Expediting and streamlining broker accounts receivable and carrier payments put TriumphPay in the FreightTech 25

The Department of Justice says a jury has found tanker owner Evridiki Navigation guilty of violating a pollution law, but an appeal is planned.

Austrian freight forwarder cargo-partner says Hanoi Airport is a truck alternative from South China even though the region has massive air cargo capacity.

Pemco wants to convert newer aircraft.

Online community provides opportunities for women seeking success in trucking.

It doesn’t take much to compromise your business. It’s as easy as opening an email.

A mostly higher trading session on Friday caps off a strong week for Trucking Freight Futures.

Car-haulers face challenging times. Kalanick sells out-literally. Will Amazon’s free standing logistics model spring forth?

Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE Marketplace.

A foot or more of snowfall through Christmas in some western U. S. mountains.

The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.

An early Christmas gift for the electric truck maker marks the company’s fourth investment announcement this year.

One of the leading load boards shuttered since Friday forcing customers to find workarounds.

Boeing is in crisis management mode over the 737 MAX grounding and it cost CEO Dennis Muilenburg his job on Monday.

Investing in a TMS requires a critical look at what you want to accomplish, an understanding of what it can do and how to choose the right partner.

The digitalization of Navantia’s purchasing and procurement segments have led to a 52% increase in purchasing efficiency and reduced its supply cycle time by 25%.

Private equity firms are likely to continue M&As in freight rail industry next year and beyond, observers say.

Drone rulemaking delayed for fourth time this year.

Update: Major load board remains out of service since last Friday with no update as to when it will be online.

In the over-the-road truckload for-hire market, there are two major types of trucking rates: contract and spot

New campaign pushes Ottawa to crack down on Canadian carriers engaging in driver misclassification scheme.

On the evening of Friday, December 13, TCA Chairman and Trekker CEO Josh Kaburick and Pilot Flying J’s Wendy Hamilton, recognized nearly 100 professional truck drivers during the 2019 Wreaths […]

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Truckers hail House passage of USMCA trade pact; officials discover never-before-seen […]

The truckload sector has had a breakout December thanks to a booming holiday peak. Is this a signal of a long-term shift to the over-supplied freight market?

First, we hit you with some of the latest headlines. Heniff Transportation and Superior Bulk Logistics are set to merge. Ohio-based GDS Express abruptly ceases operations. Rising wrestling star, Matt […]

The price of hydrogen has a long way to fall to be competitive with diesel. Knowing where the price stands is a first step.

The latest features in SONAR 5.0 make it the most future-focused version to date.

The Mexican city of Guadalajara was the first to pass a measure in November prohibiting cargo transportation from entering the metropolitan area from Monday through Sunday, between 6 a.m.-9 a.m., […]

Navistar International Corp. (NYSE: NAV) is regaining chunks of market share in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, winning back customers who walked away several years ago because they could not rely […]

This week: productivity; freeway truck fire; telematics; truck roll-over deaths; ecstasy drug-bust; cyclist death; trucking contract win.

Surge in holiday returns underscores challenges in processing returns efficiently

Company cites “staggering costs” after 2016 request went unanswered.

CMA CGM has finalized agreement to sell 10 terminals to Terminal Link.

Maersk says two of its offices in Brazil were raided, apparently as part of a federal corruption probe.

United Airlines is the most of aggressive of U.S. airlines in pushing back return-to-service of the 737 MAX as the fallout from the MAX grounding continues.

The agency has issued two new notices of proposed rulemakings that it says would promote safety innovation and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.

National tender rejections drive the spot National Futures contract higher on Thursday.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will proceed with proposed rule to eliminate the requirement for vessel-operating common carriers to publish essential terms of service contracts.

Consumer demands and expectations are rising dramatically. Up to 25% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. Some estimate same-day delivery will reach a 25% market share […]

In this week’s wrap-up, FreightWaves spoke to Larry Mullne of Allied Alloys in Houston to get insights into pre-holiday operations.

FTC suit claims FleetCor Technologies engaged in alleged predatory fee practices.

CSX and passenger and commuter rail share the same railroad track between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Investments to the corridor south of Washington, D.C. would change that.

Container truck capacity for serving ports and rail yards may tighten in coming year, but volume outlook is muted.

A California jury awarded a Bakersfield family involved in an August 2017 crash with a trucking company more than $70.5 million in damages on Dec. 19, 2019.

Jim Blaze writes about the financial issues inherent in an Alaska-to-Alberta rail route.