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One of 2017’s biggest stories in the emerging autonomous vehicles industry—Waymo’s $2.6B lawsuit against Uber over stolen trade secrets—revolves around a single piece of technology that is currently fueling a frenzied global competition for investment dollars, engineering expertise, and manufacturing capacity.
PeopleNet made several new product announcements this week at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition in Orlando. A new gateway, fault intelligence, document scanning program and wireless trailer camera were on display at the company’s booth.
Montreal, Canada-based Class I railway Canadian National (CN) saw its net income drop 1 percent year-over-year to C$958 million (U.S. $750 million) in 2016 on revenues that rose 7 percent […]
Despite impacts from Hurricane Harvey in August, Port Houston’s year-to-date container and cargo volumes remained strong as the U.S. Gulf Coast port moves forward with its $700 million modernization plan.
The Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products, which was stood up as part of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, has ordered CBP to block shipments from Inversiones Oroza after […]
Proponents of project labor agreements (PLAs) say they help keep infrastructure development works on time and on budget, as well as benefiting the community through local hiring requirements, but detractors […]
Whether you own a car, pickup or tractor-trailer, it’s a decision that we all face at some point: Should I just buy a new vehicle or continue to repair my current one?
The move to a digital supply chain is leaving many organizations behind, according to a new report from Fujitsu. The Digital Transformation PACT surveyed 1,625 business leaders globally and found that 84% say customers want them to be more digital but 71% believe they lag their competitors.
We need NAFTA. That was the general consensus from Bob Costello and Derek Leathers on Sunday during a general industry update session at the American Trucking Associations’ MCE 2017 conference in Orlando.
U.S. government regulators have found no antitrust violations with the proposed merger between liner carriers COSCO Shipping and Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., according to a joint statement released on Monday […]
The North Florida port’s public seaport terminals experienced record growth in containerized cargo, as well as vehicles and overall tonnage for the 2017 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30.
Mack Trucks said that it would renew its commitment to the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Share the Road campaign and in so doing, would donate a 2018 model Mack Anthem 70-inch stand up sleeper model.
The driver shortage has surged to the most important issue facing the industry, according to the latest top ten critical issues survey, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), said.
The annual State of the Industry address at the American Trucking Associations’ MCE conference is a time for the president to highlight all that is good about trucking. Delivering his second address as president, Chris Spear noted some of the legislative accomplishments of the association, took aim at some of the industry’s critics, and called for unity.
Port Freeport names CFO; Jaxport’s board of directors elects new officers; ACI selects chairman and vice-chairman of the ACI World governing board; and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public […]
Delivering a speech that was warmly welcomed by attendees, Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta said the Trump Administration was removing barriers to getting work done and improving healthcare for Americans in general, but for the trucking industry specifically.
The provincial government of Sichuan in China is pulling out all the stops to promote development of alternative energy vehicles even as sales of heavy trucks in the country climb to record highs.
Container shipments from North Europe to North America have picked up in 2017 thanks to Mexico’s growing demand for auto parts, according to a recent analysis from shipping research and […]
The Belgian port handled 167.1 million metric tons of cargo during the first nine months of the year, fueled by growth in the container, liquid bulk, conventional breakbulk and roll-on/roll-off […]
Earnings per share at GATX for the quarter surpassed analyst expectations despite declining from last year, as challenging conditions persist in the North American railcar leasing market.
Grapevine, Texas-based construction equipment manufacturer Kubota Tractor Corp. will purchase 203 acres at Edgerton, Kans., on which it will construct its new North American logistics operation, the company said in […]
The U.S. Postal Service could deploy autonomous vehicles as soon as 2025, according to a paper prepared by the Postal Service to explore possible use cases for autonomous technologies. USPS and the University of Michigan are working on a self-driving mail delivery truck, the Autonomous Rural Delivery Vehicle (ARDV), the paper said.
Truck safety could take a big leap forward if drivers could see in their blind spots. Many companies are offering radar that looks down the vehicle and transmits that information back to the cab, but one company has decided the best approach is to eliminate the vehicle’s mirrors altogether.
The driver shortage is increasing, according to Bob Costello, chief economist of the American Trucking Associations, but it’s not as bad as many people believe.
International announced it has created a 24/7 center to manage customer support to help speed the time it takes to get vehicles back on the road.
Many fleets are devoting 10% of their operating budgets to maintenance, but it doesn’t have to be that high, suggests Jim Buell, EVP of sales & marketing for FleetNet America. “If you talk to most people, they think maintenance costs are like death and taxes, you can’t do anything about it,”
SafeKey is debuting a new personal protection device for drivers this weekend at the American Trucking Association’s MCE 2017 show in Orlando. The device, the SafeKey Protector, is a simple push button that triggers a call to SafeKey’s Security Operations Center (SOC), which summons law enforcement.
As its Tractor AeroKit continues to gain acceptance – it is now installed at the factory by three truck OEMs – FlowBelow has continued to look for new ways to improve aerodynamic performance of tractor-trailer units.
Reigning supreme against the current industry leader must have felt sweet. Alibaba’s market value has officially outpaced Amazon, Yicai Global reports.
The consistent rise in demand of construction equipment kept truck sales rising for Volvo. The Swedish automobile manufacturer, according to Market Watch, saw third-quarter net profit exceed expectations. Demand remained high with truck orders shooting up to 32% in the quarter.
When the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced in late August that it would delay out-of-service orders for ELD violations until April 1, 2018, many cheered the decision. According to Collin Mooney, executive director of CVSA, many assumed that meant officials would not enforce the ELD rule at all until April. That is simply not true.
Freight Alley is getting an infrastructure addition. In 2018, the Georgia Port Authority (GPA) will be opening its second inland port on 42 acres in Northwest Georgia’s Murray County.
Some of the most prominent stakeholders in Canada voiced their concerns over NAFTA at an event organized by the Truckload Carriers’ Association (TCA) entitled “Bridging Border Barriers.”
TMW Systems is working on blockchain-enabled products and gave a demonstration and update on how that work is progressing on Friday.
Shippers and carriers are an integral part of the freight industry and keeping them in the loop would go a long way to improving efficiency inside the system. That is the belief that the founders of Go99 are building their business upon.
A jury has awarded $15.57 million to Isaac Espinoza, who was struck by a tractor-trailer driven independent contractor Ricky Hatfield while assisting a friend on the side of I-81 north. The jury also held the broker who contracted with Hatfield partially responsible.
Foton Motor Company and Cummins have reached a deal to build a “Super Truck” for China designed to reduce fuel usage and improve productivity.
Since last week, spot container rates from Shanghai to Europe, the Mediterranean and the U.S. have all declined, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI).
The Omaha, Neb.-based transportation and logistics services provider’s net income increased 19 percent year-over-year during the quarter to $22.5 million amid an improved freight market, according to Werner Enterprises’ most […]
According to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the availability of large parcels of industrial land for logistics warehouses and cargo distribution centers is declining at an alarming rate.
The temperature-sensitive truckload carrier recorded a net income of $7.9 million for the quarter, falling 6.9 percent from the same 2016 period, according to Marten Transport’s most recent financial statements.
Liner carriers APL and Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC Line) will launch the Korea China Straits (KCS) service on Nov. 18, which will deploy five Panamax vessels.
Sections of the long-haul and drayage trucking communities are still unprepared for implementation of the fast approaching federal mandate to install electronic logging devices (ELDs) on all commercial trucks and […]
Fleets using ELDs say they reduce manual processes related to HOS compliance, reduce compliance violations, and improve driver and public safety. All of these benefits provide fleets another benefit: potentially lower insurance costs.
Blockchain offers a number of opportunities within freight management to improve cash flow. Pay per mile insurance coverage is one new concept, but that same philosophy can be applied to vehicle leases, perhaps changing the way fleets pay for their vehicles.
Driver costs are the highest cost for fleets, surpassing fuel for the second year in a row, according to data from the American Transportation Research Institute.
Ever since Bitcoin gatecrashed into the financial market scenes in late 2009, the technology underlying the virtual currency has had people talking. Blockchain, a ledger of records arranged in data blocks, uses cryptographic validation to link themselves together, resembling an unending chain, and it is disrupting the way FinTech market works.
Hyperloop companies have raised hundreds of millions of dollars to develop a new, high-speed form of transportation, but regulatory frameworks haven’t yet caught up with their technology.
CargoNet, a Verisk Analytics company specializing in averting cargo theft, has launched a new app to boost its theft risk identifying properties according to a Verisk press release. The company’s RouteSearch app is available to registered CargoNet members only at this time.
The Swiss-based freight forwarder recorded a consolidated profit of CHF 48.4 million (U.S. $49.6 million) and net forwarding revenues of CHF 4.1 billion during the first nine months of 2017, […]
The Class I railway has discontinued various direct lanes for intermodal freight that originated or terminated in Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Mich. as part of its transition to new CEO […]
The Southwest Washington state port has entered into an agreement to lease its Bridgeview Terminal to Philadelphia-based commodities distributor International Raw Materials, which plans to to make Longview it flagship […]
FreightWaves has launched a new career website for professionals in the logistics and transportation space. Available at FW.careers, the site is designed for those looking for executive-level positions and for the companies looking to hire the best talent.
The supply chain stands at the crossroads of innovation, with the impact of technology felt in different micro-niches. Here is a look at some of the technologies that are showing considerable potential and looking to change the facade of freight hauling forever.
The concept of driverless trucks has recently jostled the transportation industry. However, truck drivers everywhere may be relieved to discover that world-renowned business tycoon, Warren Buffett, is betting a fortune on their livelihoods, and sees no need to worry about an impending AI driver revolution.
General Motors has advanced its next-generation fuel cell system, which is part of its concept SURUS (Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure) platform that was shown last week at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army. Whether commercial transportation is willing to adopt fuel cell technology, though, remains a question.
C.H. Robinson will implement Omnitracs’ Virtual Load View (VLV) application as it seeks ways to improve visibility into load tracking. The system will run alongside C.H. Robinson’s own Navisphere system.
E. Hunter Harrison, president and chief executive officer of CSX, said the Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railway’s results for the quarter reflected “the resiliency of precision scheduled railroading.”
Class I railway Canadian Pacific’s (CP) net income for the quarter surged 47 percent year-over-year to $510 million Canadian (U.S. $408 million) amid higher revenues and volumes, according to the […]
A new deep-water port will be constructed in Anaklia, Georgia, located along the eastern Black Sea, according to the Anaklia Development Consortium.
Ports along the St. Lawrence Seaway handled 24.3 million metric tons of cargo between March 20 and Sept. 30, an increase of nearly 3 million metric tons over the same […]
DB Cargo AG CEO to resign at the end of October; LOC Group appoints CEO and group deputy chairman; and KCS names vice president, health, safety and environmental.
Paper Transport, Inc. has been accepted as a member of the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance. Paper Transport, Inc. choose BiTA because of the alliance’s commitment to building a standard communication framework for the next generation of logistics providers.
The never-ending story of whether port truckers should be contractors or employees is facing a new battlefront as two councilmen for the city of Los Angeles have introduced a bill that would bar trucking companies from serving the ports if they use independent contractors.
Managing any small business can be stressful. The fact is many small businesses fail. The number one reason for small business failure is the lack of proper cash flow management, according to U.S. Bank. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to manage your cash when times are good.
Hyperloop has been touted as a way to move passengers long distances quickly, but it is most likely going to find its footing first in the freight world, according to those working to develop the technology.
In an effort to ramp up its customer experience for the mobile shopper, Walmart has confirmed its relationship with search engine giant Google, Bloomberg reported, to allow customers to order goods with their voice. The company is also making it easier for consumers to return goods bought through its mobile app.
South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will offer 120 million new shares at 5,780 won each, according to a report from the Korea Times.
South Carolina Ports Authority handled 539,995 TEUs during the first quarter of its 2018 fiscal year, which ran from July 1 through Sept. 30, up nearly 4 percent year-over-year.
Taiwan International Ports Corp. has agreed to renew APL’s lease at the Kaohsiung port terminal for an additional 10 years, the ocean carrier and terminal operator said in a statement.
BBC Chartering and Jumbo, two of the world’s largest heavy-lift vessel fleet operators, have entered into an alliance that will allow the companies to jointly bid for shipper’s cargoes.
The industrial real estate development and management firm began construction on the CenterPoint Logistics Center-O’Hare on the southern edge of Chicago’s O’Hare industrial submarket.
The refurbished 1920’s schooner Avontuur arrived in Canada after completing its first cargo voyage from France, the first oil-free commercial transatlantic voyage of the 21st century.
The St. Louis region’s barge industry has handled 500,000 tons per mile, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), making the region two-and-a-half times more efficient than its […]
A new council motion aims to direct members of city staff to review the leases of trucking and warehousing companies operating at the port, and look at the feasibility of […]
While not new to the supply chain, technology is lowering barriers and offering new opportunities for 4PLs to move in and control entire supply chains, creating greater efficiency for all involved.
Celadon Group has announced the appointment of Thom Albrecht as executive vice president – chief financial and strategy officer. Albrecht is president of consulting firm Sword & Sea Transport and a member of the TransRisk Board of Advisors.
Truck orders are about to boom, if a new industry update from Stifel is correct. The firm believes that Class 8 orders, which have been strong this year, are about to take off for the remainder of the year as many larger fleets begin ordering larger quantities of vehicles.
Sandeep Kar, one of the commercial vehicles industry’s most respected names has joined the TransRisk Board of Advisors. He brings decades of research and insights on the commercial vehicle market, along with a perspective on the impact of autonomous, electric, telematics, and blockchain technologies will have on the trucking industry.
The original celebrity billionaire strikes once again. Once calling himself “The Rebel Billionaire,” Richard Branson has officially joined the Board of Directors in charge of Hyperloop One, The Verge reports.
Cargo demand between Asia and the Mediterranean grew 5.7 percent for the first eight months of the year, which has encouraged carriers to deploy larger ships on the trade, according […]
The North American bulk liquid storage and logistics services provider secured 339 acres of deep-water access property on the Houston Ship Channel to build the automated terminal facility.
The Swiss-based third-party logistics provider saw earnings and net turnover increase year-over-year for the third quarter and for the first nine months of 2017.
The proposed BHP facility is planned for the Port of Grays Harbor’s Terminal 3, which has over 150 acres of available uplands for development and access to Class I railroads, […]
Retail and industrial markets have added millions of square feet of warehousing space to meet the demand for construction supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, according to reports from […]
The United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Transport has approved a plan to install additional rail tracks to increase freight capacity at the Port of Felixstowe, the port announced on […]
Chicago-based freight visibility software provider FourKites has integrated with RevenovaTMS to extend its real-time tracking offering to Revenova’s customers.
The three-way partnership will provide foodservice distribution services for over 850 KFC restaurants in the United Kingdom, according to a statement from global parcel carrier and third-party logistics provider Deutsche […]
The Port of Seattle names managing director, maritime division; and GE appoints new chief executive officer of GE Transportation.
Seasonal surges in cargo demand, along with wildfire risks in California, have increased dwell times and slowed rail operations on the U.S. West Coast, according to an advisory from ocean […]
Memories of the Randall Park Mall, once the largest mall in the United States, came back to life in Ohio after Amazon announced it will build a new fulfillment center on the location in North Randall, OH. It is one of 35 fulfillment centers in Amazon’s pipeline, Business Insider reports.
A lot of facts and figures get thrown out by startups in the trucking space. Its important to understand whether these facts are credible or not.
Bitcoin is super-hot and has fended off any real threat to its meteoric rise. We examine what has fueled this factor and how it impacts the viability of blockchain in the logistics sector.
Cross border delivery of items ordered online in China is now possible due to new train service available from site Kaola.com. An e-commerce company backed financially by Netease, Kaola.com ran its first train of products into Chongqing’s Lianglu Cuntan Free Trade Port Area, Yicai Global reports.
Coyote Logistics, a UPS company and leading global third-party logistics service provider, announced today that it has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA).
In the past 24 hours, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that could allow small businesses and individuals to purchase insurance through association health plans, which would be sold across state lines and not have to conform to Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations.
A new report says the U.S. will lose 50,000 auto parts industry jobs if the country pulls out of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), according to Reuters.
Used-truck prices are down slightly this year and some fleets looking to trade in their vehicles may be finding the residual value they expected to get when they acquired these trucks in 2013/14 are just not there right now.
One of the primary problems plaguing the conventional freight industry today is the lack of affordable track-and-trace providers in the market that can provide real-time visibility to shipments. FreightTracer, a startup from Texas, is providing its customers real-time visibility into all their shipments – anytime and anywhere across any carrier.
James Hoffa, Teamsters’ president, doesn’t want anyone to forget the safety of trucks operating on American and Canadian roads. In an op-ed piece for The Detroit News, Hoffa noted that Teamsters chapters in the United States and Canada have joined forces to push an initiative for policy changes that will be beneficial for safety.
