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by FreightWaves’ Linda Baker A limited supply of Christmas trees in Oregon, the country’s No. 1 producer, continues to drive up wholesale and retail costs. The pricetag for Noble Firs […]
Brian Aoaeh writes about workplace injuries and workplace safety in the ecommerce age…
Delays of freight movement likely from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies the next few days. Plenty of snow.
There will not be a soft enforcement or grace period for noncompliant carriers.
Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?
U.S. rail volumes are down, but don’t call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.
A Solar Energy Industries Association study says U.S. tariffs on crystalline silicon solar cells have pushed solar panel prices in the U.S. 43-57% above the global average price.
Riding a wave of innovations, the digital freight services startup ranked No. 3 on the FreightTech 25 list of most disruptive companies.
Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.
Saudi Arabia angry at low oil prices; consumer spend set to increase during holiday season; European wine production battles climate change.
Road transport organization TAPA has welcomed the EU initiative of creating a safe truck parking standard, while advocating for collaboration with its existing truck parking PSR standard.
Job action would come during peak holiday shopping period.
Carrier offering thrice-weekly service between Zurich and Cancun.
Container ship giant signs deal that will fuel LNG-powered ships on its Asia-Mediterranean service.
Manufacturing slowdown chills all but urgent replacement bookings
The Chicago firm secures No. 2 spot on FreightTech 25 list with a platform that seamlessly tracks freight through the turbulence of strikes, hurricanes and presidential tweets.
New York City pilot program gives cargo bikes commercial curbside access
“The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It’s been blow after blow after blow.” Downward pressure on prices hurting growers.
The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.
Several management teams from North America’s largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit Suisse 7th Annual Industrials Conference.
Canadian firm reports a largely expected 27% jump in net income in the third quarter as revenue increases 19%; CEO lauds “predictable results in an increasingly unpredictable business environment.”
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Manufacturers warn clock’s running out on needed clarity for 2021 models.
On Dec 4, FourKites announced a new learning platform and certification program aimed to allow customers to maximize the value of supply chain visibility. This platform provides customers with a […]
project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent
Private equity-backed 3PL said deal comes as demand exceeds capacity in Northeast market.
Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.
Trucking Freight Futures in the South were feeling down on Tuesday as the East showed tepid strength.
Four cities in Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia are added to carrier’s freighter network.
Up to a foot of snowfall coming to the Sierra Nevada, Rockies the next two days. Delays in freight movement possible.
The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent.
Construction begins for the long-delayed project to triple the capacity of the Canadian oil pipeline to nearly 900,000 barrels per day.
Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging
Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking up arguments and fighting back.
“We need to arrive on-time, every time!” “We need better visibility!” “We need more technology!”
The mayor of Ciudad Valles, Mexico, recently ordered 15 of the new all-electric Cybertrucks manufactured by Tesla Inc. Mayor Adrián Esper Cárdenas said the Cybertrucks will be used for police […]
United Airlines continues to build more of its fleet around Airbus aircraft with an order for 50 narrow-body A321s.
Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.
French workers are demonstrating for reforms in their pension plan, leading to a protest that will see most employees of transport companies strike beginning on Dec. 5.
Air India, Alitalia and South African Airways may be facing a bleak future.
Port, engineering and property giant MMC shrugged off the trade war and economic headwinds to report massive increases in revenues and profits. Analysts issued a “buy” rating.
Integrated logistics provider and ocean carrier Harbour Link saw a boost in revenues but its costs grew too, causing its profits to weaken in the most recent quarter. A weak result in its ocean shipping division was a drag on profit as well.
Preliminary orders for new Class 8 trucks tumbled again in November after one month of improved bookings, new evidence that a slowing manufacturing economy is sapping all but critical replacement demand.
November proved to a bit more difficult for high-performing Delta Air Lines, but it should see increased business from South America soon as it cements ties with LATAM.
A federal judge unsealed a 6-year-old whistleblower suit against Navistar Defense and Navistar International Corp. that seeks at least $1.28 billion in damages over allegedly forged defense contracts.
Trade tensions look like they’ll get worse before they get better, a negative for ocean shipping demand.
From its origins in document scanning, Transflo has gone on to develop a broad spectrum of digital offerings for the trucking industry.
Saia, Old Dominion fourth quarter updates show that one may be gaining at the expense of the other
Halliburton Co. (NYSE: HAL) announced it is cutting 808 jobs with the closure of an office in El Reno, Oklahoma, according to the Houston Chronicle. Houston-based Halliburton informed the Oklahoma […]
Swift drivers react to driver leader’s instructions to chain up and drive in inclement weather.
The Treasury Department agency is closely monitoring vessel name changes used by Venezuelan and Cuban authorities to sidestep U.S. trade sanctions.
Electric powertrain manufacturer Lightning Systems announced a $41 million funding round to help meet growing demand for electric powertrains in U.S. commercial fleets. BP Ventures led the investment round, which […]
Short-sea projects in Norway could lead to worldwide wave of crewless, emissions-free ships.
Recent reports out of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas paint a gloomy picture regarding prospects in the U.S. oil industry. Even as U.S. crude and total petroleum production continue […]
Trucking Fright Futures open the month generally lower with volatility in the South.
Brazil’s Vale has cut its iron-ore outlook for the first quarter, but revealed higher-than-expected projections for full-year 2020 and 2021.
TCA and our for-hire carrier members have repeatedly affirmed our support for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. Unfortunately, others in the trucking industry […]
Snowfall, gusty winds, transportation delays ongoing from Boston to Bangor. Troubles possible on I-95.
Moving precious artwork is physically and mentally demanding work, requiring art logistics firms to micromanage every inch of the journey from one art house to the other.
The railway attributes the record to its high efficiency train model and to collaboration with supply chain participants.
An Office of the U.S. Trade Representative investigation concludes that a French tax on digital services discriminates against U.S. companies, such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon.
PierPass says long late-afternoon queues at the entrance to container terminals om Los Angeles and Long Beach have been eliminated.
EROAD and the Georgia Department of Transportation were among 12 recently honored for innovation at the International Road Federation’s Global Road Achievement Awards.
FreightWaves will work with AfA member companies to provide them with market intelligence, data-driven performance metrics, and unique operational insights.
Amazon.com’s remarkable evolution has been driven by massive IT investments. Its success earned it the top spot in the FreightTech 25
The changes come as the railroad deploys precision scheduled railroading.
CNl estimates eight-day disruption will trim C$0.15 per share from profits as CEO assures that recovery plan is “delivering results.”
We surveyed 402 freight brokers in the U.S. and Canada to learn more about base salaries, commissions and talent.
A broker’s main job is to find carriers to move freight for shippers, but the reality is that brokers often spend more time than necessary focusing on cash flow management and getting carriers paid.
The partnership between IVECO and Nikola Motors announced in September will roll out its first battery electric truck to European buyers in 2021. A fuel cell electric model will follow in 2023.
Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario – a no-deal Brexit in 2020.
Vos Logistics has acquired SNEL Shared Logistics, which operates a 65,000 m2 warehouse in close proximity to the major Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Hague and Utrecht.
Next generation of popular program expands content and usage options
In a now familiar story, another logistics company – in this case Tiong Nam – reports weaker quarterly results owing to a global trade headwinds. Analysts warn on liquidity pressures.
Automatic onboard recording device users can expect no leniency after Dec. 16.
The move, intended to align the Spanish energy giant with the Paris Agreement goals, will cut the value of its oil and gas assets by $5.3 billion.
France-based contract logistics provider ID Logistics Group SA gains access to a U.S. e-commerce platform in its acquisition of Jagged Peak.
A U.S. man living in Singapore illegally presented technical information at the Pyongyang Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference in April on how North Korea can use blockchain technology to evade sanctions.
Lufthansa Airlines is being called out by the FAA for allegedly going behind its back to operate at two U.S. airports without approval. Agencies don’t like it when someone tries to deceive them.
According to CEO, the biggest problems freight brokers face are visibility and ‘one-load wonders.’
Government wrestles with options to keep state-owned carrier aloft
Market Expert David Faulkenberry writes about the increasingly important “final mile” and why estimates of its size vary so widely.
10 of 11 Trucking Freight Futures contracts higher on November/December spot roll.
Darren Prokop writes about the benefits of economies of scale in maritime shipping; he also writes about the dangers of diseconomies of scale.
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) is suing the city of Palestine, Texas, to nullify a 150-year-old contract to keep a certain number of jobs in the town indefinitely. The agreement between […]
Dow Jones Risk & Compliance has 24/7 monitoring and dedicated researchers to track and build detailed profiles of individuals and entities that are subject to economic sanctions.
Ben Thrower writes that venture capital funds continue to flow to digital freight brokerages, but legacy companies continue to fight back.
The Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload Academy has unveiled the next generation of its Fleet Manager Certificate Program. Produced in partnership with CarriersEdge, the new program includes updated content and a […]
Plan, then plan some more as the ability of a 3PL to handle the holidays becomes test for handling the rest of the year.
President Trump cited currency manipulation as the reason to reimpose tariffs on imports from the two South American countries.
Storage and Replenishment service allows products to be stored near fulfillment centers to allow faster restocking during the holiday rush.
Set to go live on Jan. 6, 2020, the drug & alcohol clearinghouse will change the way truck drivers and carriers monitor drug testing.
Snowstorm prompting commercial vehicle restrictions, airport ground delays in major northeastern U.S. cities.
As peak retail season approaches, the battle for retail compliance only intensifies.
Maritime, air and overland trade routes into Europe are being piggybacked by criminal gangs deploying the latest digital supply chain technologies to help meet mushrooming demand for illegal drugs across […]
Cummins Inc. is winding down its centennial anniversary as the trucking industry it serves also slows. But the company has a history of emerging stronger from downturns.
French-based 3PL FM Logistic has unveiled the Ergoskel, an ergoskeleton designed to assist warehouse employees to work around parcels without them taking a toll on their bodies.
Integrated logistics services provider Tasco, a subsidiary of Yusen Logistics and an NYK Group company, has reported flat second quarter revenues and costs but a surge in net profit. Its six month figures don’t look so great though and equities analysts are disappointed.
Canadian SONAR data show that trucks helped fill the void as rail capacity left the market – and then got a nice bump as it returned.
The Port of Oakland is making improvements to both its roads and ship turning basins so that it can handle increased traffic.
