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Elected officials and industry leaders announced the growth Friday at events in Jacksonville and Tampa.

World Shipping Council reigns in predictions of severe price spikes resulting from low-sulfur fuel regulation.

Dry bulk shipping around the northern coasts of Australia has been suspended, ports have been cleared of ships and land side operations have stopped owing to highly unusual circumstances – two very large, very strong, cyclones, Veronica and Trevor, are about to hit Australia near-simultaneously.

Liner operator looks to better service offering for growth and sees slightly better supply-demand balance for 2019.

The feature is intended to save carriers time and money that they would spend searching for and booking loads.

Plus; More ride-sharing for kids; Oregon follows California with new diesel pollution bill; fuel cell exec doesn’t want fuel-cells in cars.

Details of the new deal will not be released until they are reviewed at a two-person meeting, but it will succeed the current agreement set to expire March 31.

The harbor commission delays a vote on permitting APM Terminals to automate its Pier 400 container terminal during a hearing that drew more than 2,000 people.

Dry bulk shipping around the northern coasts of Australia has been suspended, ports have been cleared of ships and land side operations have stopped owing to highly unusual circumstances – two very large, very strong, cyclones, Veronica and Trevor, are about to hit Australia near-simultaneously.

With widespread adoption and government backing, hydrogen fuel cells could be an economically viable alternative to bunker fuel in the maritime industry, especially after the IMO sulfur cap regulation kicks in by 2020.

This C suite move follows news that Robert Biesterfeld will take the reins as CEO in May.

The Labor Department has determined that significant reductions in forced labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton sector have recently occurred.

Treasury continues to expose ways that shipping companies evade U.S. and U.N. sanctions to handle exports and imports for the North Korean government’s financial benefit.

Two industry leaders spoke Thursday about ways shippers can become more efficient and create positive relationships with carriers during an American Shipper webinar.

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Valery Kosmachov is charged with facilitating illegal U.S. exports to Russia; Australian company manager David Levik will spend two years in jail for illegal exports to Iran.

Existing pact extended two months to allow for rank-and-file ratification vote.

Move latest push to expand e-commerce for B2B merchants.

Countless acres of farms, ranch lands destroyed by recent floods in Iowa, Nebraska. Will impact food on our tables.

The vehicle intelligence company, closed out the year with eight awards and significant year-over-year growth across transportation, fleet and franchise dealer business units.

28-day cooling off period now in works after contentious debate about automation; Union reminds officials that ‘robots do not pay taxes.’

Arrive Logistics announced Thursday plans to add 500 new jobs to its new Chattanooga, Tennessee office in a continued push to grow a presence in the Southeast.

Hong Kong-based Tigers, a global transportation and logistics company, is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). BiTA is developing blockchain standards for the global transportation/logistics/supply chain marketplace.

The former CFO of Forward Air, CEO of Panther Expedited, and CFO of C.H. Robinson hits the open market.

Step five attempts to recognize people doing the right things and to reward that behavior by shining a light on the individual or individuals involved. Do you believe that people want to be with winners? Does being with winners inspire you to win also, to try harder for a better result? The life of a truck driver is stacked against such an atmosphere if you dig into it.

BNSF (NYSE: BRK) and Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) are grappling with the aftermath of the recent historic floods, with both companies scrambling to assess and repair damage as quickly as possible.

Large markets lost market share and reefer capacity loosened across the Midwest, but some markets look more favorable for carriers.

The National Transportation Institute (NTI) is partnering with the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) to facilitate the data collection and analysis of the WIT Index.

Washed out bridges, impassable roads making it hard for aid to reach southeastern Africa after cyclone devastates the region.

Kenya-based startup Lori has built a logistics platform that is revolutionising the cargo-transport value chain in Africa by seamlessly connecting cargo owners, shippers and transporters via a digital freight marketplace.

Will cyberattack remain a drag on the company?

Mike McClendon will lead Lineage Europe, and Tim Isik will direct cargo sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Chinese buses reduce oil demand by 270,000 barrels a day; Lyft has disclosed business risks ahead of IPO; Ford to expand electric-vehicle production at Michigan plant.

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The European Shippers’ Council is generally in favour of Uber Freight’s move into the European market, but the council warns that the deals between trucker and shipper will need to be carefully worded to avoid litigation.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 3,300 heavy-duty Freightliner Cascadia trucks because of a potential air bag glitch in the steering wheel, which could unexpectedly deploy.

Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.

In partnership with Reliance Partners …If the DRIVE-Safe Act gets passed in the Congress, it would usher thousands of young drivers into the long haul trucking space. For them to have a long and successful career in the industry, it is critical for them to focus on body movement and the way they interact with their environment to prevent workplace injuries.

The South Korean shipping company will share the cost of installing scrubbers on its ships with the government and suppliers of equipment and fuel.

Members of the ATA and OOIDA had differing views of the article published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The shipping line carried a record number of containers and has entered into a cooperation agreement with Maersk and MSC on several trades it says will reduce costs.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday released a notice announcing Section 301 tariff exclusions for 33 additional product types.

Authors controversial study miss key factors contributing to truck driver turnover and wages.

The workforces of both companies will be integrated after the sale closes, which is expected in the coming weeks.

“What shippers most need to know — are desperate to know — is when their cargo is actually available for pickup,” FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye said.

NYSHEX looks to bring in other trade lanes to its platform while Freightos sees ocean shipping outmatching other modes in digital drive.

President Donald Trump on Dec. 21 ordered the regulatory changes, which will take effect April 1.

The ITS MARAD study found off-site staging areas with autonomous shuttles or virtual gates offer ports the best benefit-cost ratios.

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Truck trailer orders dropped for the third straight month in February.

Proposal would boost incentives for greener fleets as industry bemoans forthcoming carbon taxes.

“Our members consider the legislation a betrayal. They complied with the Truck and Bus rule and now face the specter of being told it’s not enough.”

Kargo Technologies is an online freight logistics marketplace that connects commercial shippers with truckers across Indonesia.

Investors in search of yield have turned to private equity for sometime now. What’s new is the willingness for seemingly large, risk-averse investment funds to tap into the private equity markets.

More than a foot of snow could fall in parts of New England at the end of the week. Winds could reach blizzard strength.

European Council President Donald Tusk indicates that EU 27 could allow a short extension if May’s deal is voted through by Parliament next week. If the deal fails for third time, a no deal withdrawal or a longer extension could still be achieved at the eleventh hour.

Fed downgrades GDP growth projections, cancels rate hikes, stops balance sheet runoff, but “economic fundamentals are strong.”

The Atlanta sales office will support both the asset-heavy and asset-light sides of AMX.

ATA considering next steps in fight against “discriminatory” toll plan after judge rules that his court lacks jurisdiction.

The request by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) asking the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to include a cost-benefit analysis into its rulemaking process is being viewed by some as a positive step towards aligning STB procedure with other U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies.

Israeli-based maritime startup Orca AI provides uses artificial intelligence and data analytics to prevent ships from colliding with obstacles while at sea.

The FreightWaves Radio show will keep on coming live to you each and every week from 3:00-5:00 p.m. EDT on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Channel 146.

The California Trucking Association is continuing to challenge a California Supreme Court decision that it says amounts to an “essential outright ban on independent contracting.”

First stop: the Netherlands.

The BiTA Standards Council has ratified the Alliance’s first data standard in record time. Read about the standard and the foundational framework endorsed by the Council.

Prime Minister Theresa May has shoved Britain closer to a no deal Brexit by asking for a short extension to Article 50 leaving time for her deal or no deal as the only options. A move described as “downright reckless” by one of her own MPs.

Three women — an engineer, geologist and accountant — are tapped for new roles.

The Federal Reserve is being “patient” with rate adjustments, spurring a range of theories from market experts.

The top five riskiest half square-mile road stretches of 2018.

Study finds lagging response to demand surges makes managing driver recruitment and retention more difficult.

Industry lobbyists and research group present opposing views on whether the alliance structure of ocean carriers has worked.

The ITF and WSC issue reports to support their competing views as European regulators weigh extending antitrust protection for vessel-sharing arrangements.

U.S. exporters should become aware of the potential far-reaching impacts of the latest OFAC sanctions against Russian shipyards.

The executive director of Washington state’s Port of Grays Harbor will be installed as chairman for a one-year term in October.

The Supreme Court denial effectively upholds a lower court decision that gives the states powers that the California Trucking Association said it legally should not have.

The report found the nation’s seaports’ contributions to the economy have increased since the previous nationwide report published in 2014.

Budget includes $1 trillion in DOT capital infrastructure improvements and hikes for trade enforcement operations and overall funding for the Office of the USTR.

FedEx execs counseled patience, but will Wall Street listen?

A year after the launch of an electronic truck reservation system, truck turn times at the Virginia International Gateway terminal are down about 32 percent.

Industry leaders will address “Navigating a Carrier’s Market: Becoming a Shipper of Choice” at 2 p.m. EDT.

The $27 million transaction, which is expected to close in April, will help the Tennessee-based company expand its final-mile delivery services.

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The autonomous truck company announced a new vision system that will allow vehicles to operate at night and in low light environments.

Will merchants turn their international supply chain data over to Amazon?

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced its second annual list of Top Women to Watch in Transportation on March 18. Staff of WIT’s magazine, Redefining the Road, selected a list of women based on their careers and efforts to promote gender equality in the past year or so.

The recovery process is just beginning in the flooded Midwest, and truckers are getting involved. The need for their assistance will grow in the coming days and weeks.

The vehicle adds to the increasingly crowded last-mile delivery vehicle space, now featuring robotic, bicycle and scooter entrants.

Covenant Transport is the first enterprise carrier to lower guidance for Q1 on a numbers of headwinds, none of which are macroeconomic—yet.

Shareholder stub offered one last chance to take CMA CGM’s offer before eventual squeeze out and delisting of Ceva shares.

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly writing to the European Union asking for an extension to Article 50 of up to two years. And she plans to return to Parliament again next week for a vote on her deal.

World Shipping Council CEO John Butler says breakthroughs will be needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

GT Solutions, a transportation solutions provider based in France, is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). BiTA is developing blockchain standards for the global transportation/logistics marketplace.

The federal funding will help pay for the multiphase project, which will allow Conley Container Terminal to handle vessels up to 12,000 TEUs once completed.

Hyundai, Kia and Ola will collaborate to develop fleet and mobility solutions, electric vehicles and infrastructure specific to the Indian market, they said in a joint statement. This is Hyundai’s and Kia’s biggest combined investment, and also is Hyundai’s first venture into fleet vehicles.

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The Rhenus Group, a German-based logistics service provider, acquired Canadian logistics company Rodair this week.

Maersk, which has been reducing its holdings in Total over the past year, says it sold shares worth about $1 billion.

Bendix is now making its advanced safety systems available for retrofit for models where it was not factory-installed. Plus, U.S. finds little support for postal rate changes, detention time increasing and air cargo boom may be over.

Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of CMA CGM, is expected to be elected as chairman of CEVA during annual meeting in April.