Port Report: East Coast notches first-half growth for box imports
West Coast sees slower import volumes as service changes and market downturn take toll.
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West Coast sees slower import volumes as service changes and market downturn take toll.
Workers scared of people replacing them than robots; oil markets face nightmarish scenario; German economy is slumping
Truck wait times on the Mexican side of the Otay Mesa port of entry have jumped as the inspection process lengthens, leaving trucks backed up for hours, said officials in […]
Reaction is mixed among stakeholders to hours-of-service rule changes proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Earlier today in Europe, Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk (NASDAQ: Maersk A; NASDAQ: Maersk B) reported a massive increase in second quarter profit and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Revenues “grew slightly,” the shipping mega-conglomerate said.
News of a Japanese electric-powered oil tanker set green-hearts fluttering around the world. Electric marine craft will likely be a big thing in coastal markets but not in the long-haul trades.
Safety, labor advocates register early opposition to rule changes.
The states of Illinois, Nevada and Washington are seeking to push ahead with state laws requiring a train crew size of at least two individuals, despite a federal declaration saying that such laws have been voided.
Proposed rules include granting additional flexibility for drivers utilizing a truck’s sleeper berth, standardizing the 14-hour driving window for short-haul drivers, alterations to the 30-minute rest break requirements and updates to the definition and use of the adverse driving conditions exemption.
Asia-U.S. container rates are still not showing peak-season strength, but optimism remains.
A long-term strategy to maintain pricing discipline has propelled the once-damaged LTL sector to one of its best decades ever.
Meritor, Inc. is growing its manufacturing footprint in India by 25 percent with a $36.5 million axle assembly facility at Automotive Axles, its joint venture with Kalyani Group in Mysore, India. Meritor also is opening a research and development center in Mysore.
Payback for a record run of new trailer orders last summer continued in July with fewer than 10,000 new orders placed, a dramatic drop from the same month in 2018. Typical during summer months, low orders suggest a possible return to normal order patterns after an overheated second half in 2018.
Earlier today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to make changes to the federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. These include granting additional […]
The FreightWaves Freight Intel Group’s latest research shows that a freight recession is taking place.
The interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) is accepting comments and will hold a hearing to help inform the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) annual report to Congress […]
Trucker pulls over in bad weather to help accident victims.
Transportation and logistics firm plans additional brokerage offices in the United States, while CEO suggests a willingness to make an asset-based acquisition.
Tariffs are dampening enthusiasm for apples grown in Washington state, the country’s number one producer.
More dangerous heat in several states today, with severe storms just east of the Rockies.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public comment on the commercial impacts of the proposed addition of five chemical families to Schedule 1 of the “Annex on […]
Evergreen Marine reports a second quarter profit and says it will add 23,000 TEU ultra-large containerships to its fleet.
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of John McCown and not American Shipper or FreightWaves. The Cato Institute took issue with my recent commentary on the […]
Transfix chief operating officer Lily Shen has added president to her title. The digital freight marketplace announced Shen’s promotion on August 14. Prior to joining New York City-based Transfix about […]
Memphis-based is the latest BiTA member. Read about this interesting company’s purpose.
Hyundai Merchant Marine, South Korea’s largest container carrier, said it had a smaller loss in the second quarter this year than in the same period in 2018.
186 transportation and logistics companies made the list.
30-minute rest break, split sleeper berth requirements among five major revisions.
Wisconsin-based Schneider National recently announced it is building a new operations center in Dallas, where the company will manage up to 500 truck drivers. The new facilities will include a […]
Views of the market from the ACT Research seminar
There are a dozen electric scooter companies in Paris, and the city has seen enough of the impact that an unregulated e-bike market can create on the city roads.
Can listed shipping shares break out of their slump before the U.S.-China trade dispute is resolved?
Plus: Delta to roll back pit bull ban; JD.com earnings surge; last-mile wine delivery.
Marten Transport to pay a $0.65 per share special dividend and increase its share repurchase program.
The fleet management platform features an improved user interface and advanced engine diagnostics.
Major U.S. drayage carrier sees Southeast ports as areas of growth in freight.
Kuala Lumpur-headquartered trading conglomerate Sime Darby (BMB: 4197) of Malaysia has conditionally acquired the privately held automotive and construction machinery dealer Gough Group of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Canadian transportation firm posts a 19 percent drop in revenue on tougher freight market on both sides of the border.
Customs and Border Protection is publishing a proposed rule to require customs brokers to collect certain information from importers to enable the brokers to verify the identity of importers, including […]
Volatility appears to be the only certainty for transportation stocks as trade concerns loom. The transportation stocks walked through a less than stellar earnings season, but renewed trade concerns has them bouncing about.
They are being recognized for their selfless courage in racing to pull a trapped motorist from his burning vehicle.
Japan’s busiest port in potential path of Tropical Storm Krosa. Slow downs likely for a couple days.
The announcements confirming Canada’s planned investments in rail infrastructure come as the country prepares for a federal election in October.
Cowen analyst Jeffrey Osborne has raised his estimate for Workhorse Group Inc. shares from $2.00 to $4.00 based on the company beginning production in the fourth quarter of more than 1,100 lightweight electric-powered NGEN vans.
Government denies claims the IRS misled company on excise tax rules.
Waiting until December to start running ELDs could leave some carriers in a lurch.
Vancouver-based GTO Global Logistics acquired by Air Menzies International, providing “an important advantage a major global trading route.”
Multi-modal data and channel checks with freight brokers point to a good setup for peak season.
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and blockchain is becoming more mainstream. Information about a new study of DLT provides details.
Two bond rating agencies downgrade UPS debt, urging caution in how it allocates free cash flows
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to update standards for hydrochlorofluorocarbons, including import requirements. EPA announced that its proposed updates include requiring electronic reporting for importers and exporters; improving the […]
Deciding to purchase a Class 8 truck is a large and serious investment. Truck drivers often dream about the day they drive their very own Class 8 vehicle off the […]
The transformation continues at Celadon Trucking with former Swift Transportation chief taking the helm.
Ashley Coker The Truckload Carriers Association has named Ed and Tracy Zimmerman, a husband and wife team who drive for Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc. “Highway Angels.” They are being recognized for […]
As railroads cut less profitable routes, shippers should learn as much as possible about railroads plans for future service.
As protests continue at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the disruption has not caused major delays in air cargo shipments or dramatic increases in rates, experts told FreightWaves. Protests at […]
Yang Ming had an operating profit in the second quarter but notes U.S.-China trade conflict has weakened demand for container transportation.
Severe storms in the Northeast, life-threatening heat spreading across the South.
Ongoing political unrest has taken its toll on business sentiment throughout Hong Kong.
Daimler Trucks is sending the first two eCascadia Class 8 battery electric-powered trucks to fleets in Southern California in late August as part of a 30-truck test fleet preceding regular electric truck production.
Amazon nears U.S. release for Prime Air drone deliveries.
Some tech goods, including cellphones, laptops and video game consoles, won’t be subject to Section 301 tariffs when a new round takes effect September 1.
Portuguese truck driver unions have gone on an indefinite strike, demanding better monthly base salaries.
FourKites has connected the truck to the distribution center with its new Facility Manager solution, providing new levels of visibility into operations.
Phononic provides semiconductor chip solutions that help companies replace inefficient and bulky compressors, heat sinks and fans used for cooling and heating products moving in the cold supply chain.
In Texas, several major and regional airports posted large increases in air cargo trade for the first six months of 2019. Amarillo International Airport’s trade with the world rose a […]
But Japan’s biggest shipping line looks to restart Long Beach service after summer hiatus.
Manila, Philippines-based international container terminal operator, ICTSI (PSE: ICT) has reported a massive increase in profit and a substantial increase in revenues for the first half of 2019.
Japanese gas explorer, prospector and transporter INPEX (JPX: 1605), which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced a solid upswing in revenues, operating income and net income.
Australian bulk rail freight operator Aurizon (ASX: AZJ), which owns one of the world’s largest coal rail networks, reported a 15 percent decline in full year profits. Statutory earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) were down by 14 percent and revenues were down 7 percent.
The Center for Advanced Mobility marks another stage in the evolution of Detroit as a hub for new transportation technologies.
In this week’s edition of By the Numbers, we take a look at one of the most important KPIs that trucking enterprises should be tracking each month – Driver to Non-Driver Ratio.
UPS hires Pepsi executive as CFO in rare move going outside the company
A container fire aboard the APL LeHavre comes as many liner companies are cracking down on misdeclared cargo.
Americold Realty Trust sees favorable refrigerated warehouse supply and demand dynamics continuing.
USPS’ first quarterly decline in package volumes in 9 years throws up warning flares over lost business from its biggest customers
Third-party logistics provider aims to grow presence in its West Coast markets.
Traffic congestion in the developing world is driving a flourishing on-demand bus market.
Dickson will take on oversight of Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
U.S. rail carloads no longer appear to be following the lead of broader economic indicators. Why? Look to concerns about rail service reliability and trade uncertainty as answers.
Customs and Border Protection will conduct a test to examine new functionalities for de minimis entry filings in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) beginning no earlier than September 28, CBP […]
A weekly review of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that all trucking companies should be tracking on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. These standardized KPIs are the foundation of […]
Shifting rules at marine terminals pose challenge to drayage.
Learn about the six most common reasons cargo gets delayed during the customs process.
U.K.-based Deliveroo is exiting Germany, citing difficulties in maintaining the level of customer service that it offers across its other markets.
Atlanta is building Spaghetti Junction II. UK drug companies will take matters into their hands to get goods to market in no-deal Brexit; YRC consolidation is key to survival
College football season is about to start (YES!!!). This article focuses on the logistics of moving a college team’s equipment from its home location to an away game.
Canada’s largest airline gets backing from Transat’s largest investor for C$720 deal after real estate developer attempted to block acquisition.
Barbara Spector Yeninas had the moxie to launch a business serving the male-dominated maritime industry 45 years ago. That determination has kept her going for more than four decades, although these days she’s wearing sneakers instead of stilettos.
Continued cancellations could have a marked impact on air cargo.
Canadian government to invest C$18.5 million for logistics system, bridge, signs and “intelligent” communications to boost flow of trucks as part of a broader effort to improve trade infrastructure.
Third busiest U.S. port prods carriers and owner-operators to use low- and zero-emissions trucks.
The seventh annual Games were the biggest yet.
All flights into and out of Hong Kong have been shut down by the Hong Kong Airport Authority owing to the occupation of the airport by protestors.
Pullback in Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba appears to normal correction following hiring uptick, economist says.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: new FAST lane in Laredo, Pharr Bridge sees mixed results, sales of […]