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Increased visibility has been the vision since the idea for Truckstop.com first emerged way back in 1995.

The Southern California port saw a 13.8 percent year-over-year increase in container cargo volumes in March to 575,258 TEUs.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the STB Information and Security Act (H.R. 4921) and the FRA Safety Data Improvement Act (H.R. 4925) on Tuesday.

Volumes of containerized cargo at the mid-Atlantic port rose 8.7 percent year-over-year to 252,230 TEUs for the month, according to the latest data from the Virginia Port Authority.

There’s a quiet spot market nationally, but we’re seeing significant upward movement for reefers coming out of California’s agricultural regions.

At the keynote for the second day, the focus is on the speaker’s three-part book title: machines, crowds and platforms.

Chain.io, a provider of systems integration services for logistics providers, proudly announces that it has joined the BiTA.

The second wave of survey results from CarrierLists shows a similar result as the first. Little to no freight is being sourced by the digital app. The developers may need to dig a little deeper. . 

project44, a logistics technology company, seeks to use technology to provide much-needed enhancements to visibility in the transportation and logistics industries.

If relationships are key to a loyal and engaged workforce, then understanding generational differences is as important as ever.

Data from the Producers Price Index showed that prices for trucking services remain high, and a spillover in demand may be causing a surge in intermodal rates.

Trump and China cool off which should allow the economy and subsequently the transportation industry some respite. China creepily leading the pack on AI. 

Cashflow Corner presented by TriumphPay …When a customer refuses to pay their bill, or simply delays paying it, brokers and carriers alike can be stuck with a lack of cash on hand and few options.

DAT’s new OnTime application tracks a truck’s shipment via an app on a driver’s smartphone, giving shippers and 3PLs a low-cost way to monitor their goods movements.

The market trends on Class 8 trucks auction are largely positive, with prices becoming stabler while late-model trucks continue to bring in more money year-on-year. 

“The good news is we picked up 19,000 drivers last year,” says TMW’s Damon Langley. “The bad news is we’re still about 50,000 short.”

Cargo Chief’s C4 public platform provides visibility within the carrier network to find current—and future—capacity available for a load, and then provides options for booking the load on the spot.

The third-party logistics provider will seek to raise 1.3 billion Swiss francs (U.S. $1.36 billion) in an initial public offering on the SIX Swiss Exchange that also will see CEVA’s […]

Despite Class I railroads thriving financially in 2017, just last month, the Surface Transportation Board cracked down on the railroads over deteriorating service after hearing from concerned shippers.

AlixPartners says carriers need to address the dual challenges of rising costs and oversupply.

The Jacksonville, Fla.-based AMPORTS has vehicle terminals and processing facilities in ports on the East and West coasts of both the United States and Mexico.

Transportation and logistics companies added 9,800 jobs in March 2018 following two consecutive monthly gains in January and February, according to recent preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The world’s largest containership lessor named Ryan Courson chief financial officer, a 29-year old who joined the company last month as senior vice president of corporate development.

The United States increased beef, pork and lamb exports during the month in terms of volumes and value compared to February 2017.

The State Department said the agreement will strengthen commercial and economic ties between the countries.

Patriot Rail Co. has appointed a new chief commercial officer, while JAXPORT has named its director of government affairs.

The “eco-friendly mega containerships” are part of the Korean carrier’s plan to grow its fleet’s carrying capacity to 1 million TEUs.

We’re all technology companies, a leading UPS executive tells the huge supply chain exhibition. 

Just how dangerous is driving while distracted? Our latest infographic will help you get a better idea. 

SenseTime Group Ltd. just raised $600M from Alibaba and other investors, making them the world’s largest AI startup. SenseTime’s product offerings and strategic plans reveal how closely related mass surveillance and autonomous driving really are.

Trucking contract rate increases tamp down volatility; Nikola Motor Company returns deposits on truck orders; Hunter Harrison was one of the highest paid CEOs in 2017; Xi Jinping takes the stage to defend Chinese trade practices; container lines enter bid season with a weak hand.

The turnpike of Pennsylvania has decided to pursue criminal charges against motorists who have more than $2,000 in unpaid toll bills as debt mounts to over $17 million. 

Some signs of a stabilizing market after a long upward run, but nothing that suggests weakness.

According to the European Commission, international shipping accounts for 2 percent to 3 percent of all global greenhouse gases emissions, a number that is projected to rise along with the […]

About 2,400 sheep died from heat stress while being transported to the Middle East from Australia in August 2017, triggering an investigation by Australia’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, […]

Imports at ports tracked by the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker surged 15.8 percent year-over-year to 1.69 million TEUs, but the association warned a potential tit-for-tat tariff battle with […]

The U.S. Department of Commerce will impose a subsidy rate of nearly 175 percent on imports of stainless steel flanges, valued at $16.3 million in 2016.

Ship construction standards, pollution and piracy are among the agenda items to be discussed at a May 11 meeting of the State Department-led Shipping Coordinating Committee in Washington, D.C.

RK Logistics names vice president of operations, and Voga-Dnepr Group appoints vice president of sales and marketing.

The Mississippi State Port Authority has signed a letter of intent to evaluate a private-public partnership with terminal operator Yilport Holding that it says could lead to substantial investment in […]

To help maximize driver hours, place appointments and schedules around driver sleep patters and preferences 

Hinting that it has just received a large contract with “one of the most recognized and valuable brands in the world,” Nikola Motor Company announced last week that it will be refunding all monies paid as part of a reservation to receive a Nikola One hydrogen-electric truck.

The agency that regulates railroads compiles a massive report each week on railroad performance.

Stifel returns to trucking with an array of notes on individual carriers and a comprehensive industry update. Analysts expect 12% increase in truckload rates y/y, spillover into LTL and intermodal, and no relief in sight for the driver shortage.

Freight market activity is stabilizing as carriers move into new contract cycles. The ELD hard enforcement period appears to be a non-factor so far. 

Drivewyze is a connected truck solutions company which uses vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) technology to provide a SaaS solution that lets drivers bypass weigh stations quickly and efficiently. 

Job growth fell well short of expectations in March, but trucking hires continued to accelerate as the industry tries to address the current capacity crunch.

Predictions about a freight market recovery in the dry bulk and container markets can be left high and dry, if the unexpected factor of a trade war comes to fruition.

Fleet Complete’s IoT solutions are designed to offer fleets of all sizes and vehicle types the advantage of big data analytics.

Turndowns inbound and outbound of Charleston are gradually rising in tandem, indicating a healthy market. Spot rate movements will depend on where capacity is positioned once port traffic ramps up.

After strong fourth-quarter earnings results, weather and other external forces are expected to weigh on earnings reports in the first quarter, resulting in a mixed bag for public companies.

The newly formed joint venture company, dubbed Massterly, will offer “a complete value chain for autonomous ships, from design and development, to control systems, logistics services and vessel operations,” the […]

Global air freight demand rose 6.8 percent for the month, outstripping capacity growth for the 19th straight month, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Total U.S. freight rail volumes grew another 5 percent for the month following a 3.3 percent gain in February, according to the latest data from the Association of American Railroads […]

The ocean carrier’s “Eagle GO. Guaranteed Service” will be extended to the westbound transatlantic and routes from Asia to Australia/New Zealand.

The 180,000-square-foot warehouse is now equipped with a Foreign Trade Zone, as well as a devoted receiving area to meet the demands of the booming e-commerce market.

Trade war fears have caused increased volatility in stock markets over the past month. However, worries over a deep recession caused by protectionism appear overblown for now. The challenge for transportation companies will be less about a collapse in activity and more about adjusting to the new reality.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally extended an ELD waiver for livestock and insect haulers until Sept. 30, 2018, under terms of the waiver that was included in the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.

The Chicago area is considered a keystone to many freight networks and as such a reliable indicator to the overall health of the trucking industry. WIth all the talks of trade wars and ELDs signs point to a remarkably stable environment, but for how long?

Brian Reed has spent the last 18 years as a business and IT chameleon serving freight providers and shippers around the globe.

A Freightwaves-sponsored webinar on the future of blockchain in the trucking and transport sector. 

When starting your trucking company, seeking out the advice of family and friends may seem like the right approach, but it can sometimes backfire.

OOIDA president Todd Spencer talks about the shortage of drivers in the trucking industry and the circumstances that led to this situation.

In partnership with Reliance Partners …It isn’t easy, it isn’t quick, but having a safety culture in your company can pay some clear dividends.

Once the Mason Mega Rail terminal is complete, the Port of Savannah will have a state-of-the-art facility, unique to the U.S. East Coast.

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd. turned a profit in 2017 and sharply increased revenues during the year amid higher volumes and improved freight rates.

Friendlier international trade policies and recent container terminal investments by Canada and Mexico should keep ports across the United States looking over their shoulders.

The South Korean government will help local shipping firms place orders for 200 ships by 2020, including 140 bulk carriers and 60 containerships, according to a report from KBS World […]

Transportation management solutions provider McLeod Software has integrated with online freight marketplace Truckstop.com’s payment platform, LoadPay.

Vilma Martinez is resigning as president of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission on Friday.

BDP International names vice president of global sales and marketing, while Pilot Freight Services appoints two regional vice presidents.

U.S. companies want something done about China’s trade practices, but fret over Trump’s approach to applying Section 301 tariffs on a powerhouse trade partner.

Shippers and trucking companies can be charged high fees and detention costs by cargo lines and marine terminal operators for not picking up loads on time, but the Federal Maritime Commission is now going to investigate that practice.

Sudu, a marketplace technology company, is the newest member of BiTA. 

Truck sales, indices, stock price projections: all are looking bullish

The FMCSA has formally moved to exempt the MirrorEye Camera Monitor System (CMS) from Stoneridge from federal regulations as the company seeks to begin on-road testing of the system on vehicles without side mirrors.

Soybean exports to China have been levied 25% additional tariffs as China hits back with tariffs on U.S. exports worth $50 billion annually.

Clean Truck Programs that remove older trucks from port operation benefit not only the environment, but also productivity, says the program manager of one such initiative.

Transport stocks excluding bulk maritime carriers largely unaffected by tariffs; Port of LA getting new container terminal; Boeing and Ford threatened by Chinese tariffs; new autonomous shipping joint venture announced; commercial driving schools see low enrollment; a guide to Tesla’s guidance.

What’s in a name? Well, while everyone understands what you’re referring to when you use one of these terms, they don’t actually all mean the same thing.

McLeod’s VP of Special Projects and BiTA co-founder Ken Craig recounted the early days of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance and explained the importance of data standards to the transportation industry.

Honolulu-based ocean carrier Matson said two of APL’s vessels should not be eligible for Maritime Security Program payments.

The Federal Maritime Commission’s investigation into potentially unfair free time fees will help establish more uniform and predictable demurrage and detention practices at ports, according to Megan Montgomery, executive vice […]

Container shipping demand growth in 2018 and 2019 is likely to outpace fleet growth, resulting in slightly higher freight rates and profits for carriers, but, recent escalation in trade hostility […]

A tanker transiting the Bab al-Mandab, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, was attacked by Houthi rebels Tuesday.

The Class I railway’s train was en route from Atlanta to Chattanooga, Tenn. with mixed freight when it struck a semi-truck at a rail crossing in Acworth, Ga.

ANA Holdings will boost its air-cargo handling capacity by adding two new Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet in 2019.

Cargo airport Rickenbacker International in Columbus, Ohio, will add the Russian airline to its list of scheduled services.

The number is 175,000 out several years, against a base of a half-million.

There has been a lot of hype surrounding the arrival of the hard enforcement period of ELD carrier compliance, but according to the Tender Rejection Index it has mostly been a non-factor to the overall freight market. 

Demand for cheap products is rising, and a national “just-in-time” delivery network has placed trucking companies under economic pressure to move heavier and heavier loads.

Construction spending in the economy remains essentially unchanged since the start of the year, as the sector continues to disappoint after a solid 4th quarter. This has implications for flatbed carriers and dry vans, as weakness in construction and home building affects freight demand.

Cashflow Corner presented by TriumphPay …Large fleets are benefited for years from fuel and maintenance discounts. Now, smaller fleets and owner-operators are starting to reap some of those same benefits.

The investigation “identified errors that will require adjustments” to the financial statements from 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 “and potentially periods prior thereto.”

Fraight AI, the industry’s first AI-enabled freight brokerage, announced today that it has joined  BiTA.

Transportation is increasing its usage of technology in many areas, but apparently relationships still drive the small to mid-size carrier market when it comes to load generation. Freight brokers could also be blind to an untapped resource…until now. 

China has increased tariffs by up to 25% on 128 U.S. products, in retaliation for the tariffs added by the U.S. last week. The Chinese tariffs target farm products, with the severely hit being pork exporters. 

Companies are challenged to hire the right personnel and create the internal wherewithal to keep up with compliance challenges bursting forth in 2018.

Miami-based Ryder System, Inc. said the $120 million deal positions it to become the second largest last-mile delivery provider of big and bulky goods across the United States and Canada.

David C. White, vice president of the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA), who has produced the VMA’s International Trade Symposium for 15 years, has been named executive vice president of the […]