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Minnesota’s Tom Emmer sees blockchain hype giving way to reality and more widespread use of the technology taking hold – as long as Congress helps clear a path.

Logistics will play a key role in recovery after the deadliest tornado in Alabama in more than 80 years struck Sunday.

“The Marines have embraced this because it saves lives and makes them the most lethal, most effective fighting force the world has ever known.”

OLIMP is a platform that connects shippers and carriers to provide cross docking, on demand warehousing and last mile delivery. 

Company plans to improve profits by canceling uneconomical charters and “reducing market-exposed fleets.”

The Senate Subcommittee on Economics and Security’s inaugural hearing Thursday focused on the impact of China’s economic practices on intellectual property and standards setting.

Tony Kingston is named president and CEO, and Jon Panzer, Jennifer Hamann and Gary Grosz have new roles.

The seller was Swedish private equity group EQT Partners, which may be trying to clean up its balance sheet ahead of an IPO.

GLT Logistics is the newest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance!

Utilimaster has unveiled a new customizable cargo box for last-mile delivery. The box has separate compartments that can be individually temperature controlled.

Saia, Inc. is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for the first two months of the first quarter. These are the results.

Volumes have jumped to seasonal levels, but capacity has not been significantly impacted yet. Will March volumes change freight market conditions?

Tesla’s V3 Supercharging station discharges 250 kW; Italy’s olive-oil industry is facing an agrarian crisis; Americans are abandoning public transit; French port of Marseille-Fos has joined a blockchain pilot program.

In partnership with Reliance Partners …What occurred in Alabama and Georgia is devastating and something that can happen suddenly in any area of the U.S. prone to this type of weather. It’s important to consistently communicate with drivers on how to remain safe under such conditions, as we can’t control the weather regardless of how much we monitor it.

An Indianapolis construction fleet has leveraged Verizon Connect’s telematics solution to drive more efficiencies in dispatching, maintenance and fuel tax rebates for off-road diesel use.

Lars Jensen says while individual carriers and freight forwarders may be under threat, the industry is not.

Association representing the kitchen cabinet industry says it’s one of the “largest trade cases” filed against China.

Implementation is delayed until all locals ratify supplements and riders.

A survey sponsored by the International Tank Container Organization found the top 10 operators and leasing companies dominated the industry.

The American Logistics Aid Network’s volunteers prepare to assist Alabama and Georgia communities struck by tornadoes as well as flood-ridden areas of Tennessee.

The deal, which is reportedly for an approximately $2.5 billion and also includes DCLI subsidiary Blume Global, is expected to close in the second quarter.

An e-bill of lading service using proven scalable technology can have easy ROI based on prime service revenue, faster delivery, time savings, removal of fraud risk and heightened security.

Industry expert sees reasons to be hopeful that container shipping can weather 2020 and right itself from capacity glut.

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International and Mack both announced new service offerings designed to improve the customer experience and operational effectiveness of their respective vehicles.

Blockchain experts laid the groundwork for a regulatory roadmap at the 4th annual Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC.

Mitsubishi Fuso said that customers are demanding more gasoline models in medium-duty operations, so it is delivering with this Class 5 gas-powered cabover.

Aviation apps are gaining popularity among pilots, and the ForeFlight product has gained significant traction in business aviation.

A maritime labor-supply demand gap is opening up in Australia as its marine workforce is old and getting older, according to a new report from local domestic trade association Maritime Industry Australia. Worse still, there are fewer and fewer young people entering the local maritime industries.

Smaller fleets see best growth in driver capacity, but shippers only tap them once in a while, creating more volatility.

Asset Balance Solutions is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). BiTA just released the first blockchain standard for the freight/logistics/supply chain industries.

Valuations will stay high and capital is readily accessible, bringing both sellers and buyers to market.

The Anchorage airport has built its reputation on location, location, location. But the facility also boasts an operations advantage that many carriers don’t know about.

Last-mile delivery network aggregator Shipsi announced a new roster of ecommerce and retail partners across the U.S. to support and fuel its march towards the future of retail.

Canadian transportation and logistics firm may add as many as 68 new trucks and 160 trailers to its fleet this year.

Agency said the Boeing 767-300 cargo plane’s pilots lost contact with air traffic control in Houston during the last 18 seconds before the Feb. 23 crash.

A community continues grieving after Sunday’s tornado in Lee County, Alabama killed 23 people, injured dozens more.

Witnesses gave a Senate committee recommendations on how to streamline the permitting process to expedite project delivery.

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The latest economic projections from the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development predict a global slow down in trade. Acquiring a new business in this climate is a challenge that CH Robinson has accepted.

The annual deficit in goods and services increased by $68.8 billion, or 12.5 percent, according to Commerce Department data released today.

VayaVision, a startup that develops perception software for autonomous vehicles, today announced that they are the recipient of a €2.45 million SME Instrument Grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to support its expansion into the European market.

BLOC recently collaborated with mining company BHP, Japanese shipping company NYK, and biofuel company GoodFuels, to deliver sustainable biofuel to the BHP-chartered, NYK-owned bulk carrier – all via BLOC’s blockchain fuels assurance platform.

Opposition voiced by lawmakers and U.S.-flag vessel and shipyard interests to Puerto Rico’s proposed 10-year Jones Act waiver.

While the companies agree on how to tackle the low-sulfur fuel mandate, they are pursuing very different corporate strategies.

The rotation of the new service connects Turkey with Europe and Canada and will be served by eight 5,500-TEU ships.

Innovations in last-mile delivery continue, but each faces challenges to widespread adoption, although UPS, which will trial Thor electric trucks, encourages fleets to test out new technologies.

Truck electrification is ramping up quickly, but a number of challenges remain that must be solved before they see widespread adoption.

Freight rates for biggest ships fall below those of smaller ships, but that is set up for rebound, market experts say.

Ministers from three member states of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership expressed support for the possibility of the U.S. rejoining the agreement.

Cargo undamaged by the early January fire cannot be discharged in the Bahamas and a containerized terminal berth in the vicinity may not have enough capacity.

The nation’s top food and drug regulator stepped up controls on e-cigarettes and unsafe medicines as well as advanced the Food Safety Modernization Act.

A National Association of Manufacturers survey, which coincided with a speech by Vice President Mike Pence, found concerns remain about infrastructure.

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Ford announced the F-600, a “right-sized” truck that sits between the F-550 and the F-650. It is part of a broad commercial vehicle lineup update the company announced.

Fourth-quarter revenue at the cross-border transportation and logistics company increased by 20 percent.

The company promoted Kathleen Marran, who has worked for the UPS marketing team for 25 years, to fill the new role of Vice President of Marketing, diversity segments.

REIT beefs up light industrial portfolio, enters bulk industrial segment.

FreightWaves Radio launched its second national show on Saturday, March 2 on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Channel 146.

Soren Skou said biggest ocean carrier is more customer-centric than ever, but vessel reliability and detention fees still a pain for customers.

Here we go again! Snow depths are at 200 inches right now in some parts of the Sierra Nevada. Lots more coming the next few days.

FMCSA estimates over 11,000 Class B truck drivers will save time and money using the new process.

KoBold Metals’ algos analyze geological data to find untapped sources of cobalt ore.

These half-mile stretches of road are the most dangerous in Florida, according to Lytx.

The logistics industry has been bombarded with years of overdue technological advancement ever since the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect. Technological advancement in the space has only increased since that pivotal moment, and brokerages have not been exempt from the pressure to keep up.

UPS’ Carlton Rose, president of global fleet maintenance and engineering, said he expects electric power to be the long-term solution in medium-duty, but it isn’t there just yet.

Plus: Detroit irate over illegal weed delivery, flying cars from Malaysia and Union Pacific in the hot seat

Shipping to and from Mexico is never easy, but this year a perfect storm of market conditions is putting a crimp in rates and capacity. (Sponsored by Redwood Logistics)

The Transportation Institute credits the Jones Act for the industry’s employment of nearly 650,000 Americans and contribution of $154 billion to the nation’s economy.

Biggest trade lane into North America saw price surge last year that may not ease up much as double-digit increases seen in rates for 2019.

If UPS sticks to its capex and buyback plans—which exceed projections for free cash flow—the parcel carrier may have to issue more debt.

Jörg Sommer is named CEO of StreetScooter; Tammy Leurquin is hired as chief technology officer; and Casey Taylor is appointed as vice president of sales.

Nazak Nikakhtaris, assistant secretary for industry and analysis, also will perform “nonexclusive duties” of the agency’s undersecretary for industry and security post.

The Section 232 investigation begun Monday is in response to a petition filed in September by domestic producer Titanium Metals Corporation.

Trump administration says India failed to meet certain conditions to stay in program, while Turkey no longer needs preferential trade access to the U.S. market.

Talks between the U.S. and China have made significant progress over the last several weeks, and the two sides appear to be closer to a deal than at any time over the past several months. However, while the restoration of positive trade relations will help the trade outlook, other factors are likely to keep trade growth subdued going forward.

The North Carolina-based company also reported Tuesday its LTL revenue per hundredweight increased 9.6 quarter-to-date over 2018.

No injuries were reported from the Saturday incident in which the Safmarine Nokwanda struck the Tianjin, which was docked at the port.

Demand for container shipping in the transpacific was another major topic at TPM19.

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Marseille, France-based maritime container shipping giant CMA CGM generated record revenues of over USD$23 billion but suffered a huge 91 percent slump in profitability after the group experienced several massive cost increases.

GrainCorp, an agribusiness and bulk-ports operator, has agreed to sell its Australian bulk liquid terminals business to independent bulk liquid storage company, ANZ Terminals, for about AUD$350 million (USD$248 million).

We checked in with executives from Edge Logistics, Avenger Logistics, and Convoy to see how brokers are handling YOY volume growth.

The 25-year contract, which includes a facilities lease and equipment sublease, calls for a $238.7 million investment, including the operator putting $28 million toward the harbor deepening project.

The China Post and Deppon Express will begin autonomous package delivery in April using technology developed by FABU, a self-driving startup based in China and the U.S.

Refineries and supply chain not ready for ocean shipping’s uptake of new fuel; even heating oil prices possibly in play during election year.

Happy Returns has unveiled a self-service return solution that would allow shoppers to return items at the storefront – eliminating the need for them to return items through a laborious mail process that is the norm today.

NTSB will look at the potential for hazmats such as lithium-ion batteries as a contributing factor in last week’s Atlas Air crash.

Mexico’s current economic boom is providing business for the country’s cross-border shipping industry, but also emphasizing the industry’s growing pains.

More than 20 people were killed Sunday by a tornado in eastern Alabama. Winds estimated at 170 mph. How you can prepare for severe storms to increase chances of survival.

The credit metrics for XPO have weakened but are still good enough for a BB rating.

Canada’s largest port handled 147 million tons of cargo during 2018.

It is no secret that truck driving can take a toll on one’s physical wellbeing. From obesity to smoking, drivers consistently experience more risk factors for serious disease than other Americans. However, it is becoming clear that their mental health also takes a hit.

The Brexit debate is hotting up in Britain as expectations are that an outcome of some sort will be reached on 12 March. In Europe the debate is also raging, with varied views on the next steps for the UK in Europe…or out of it.

Several more feet of snow coming to the Sierra Nevada this week, along with heavy rain elsewhere in the state. Flooding, mudslides, debris flows possible.

The Swiss engineering group’s MoorMaster systems are scheduled to enter service in 2020.

Columbia Transport, based in Italy, joins the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

Truck Spot is an app that helps truckers sub-lease parking spots on an hourly or daily basis and make sure they do not run out of options to park their trucks at the end of their HOS, or when they want to take a break.

Asparagus from Mexico and California moves around the world as air cargo from Los Angeles International Airport.

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