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Amazon is dialing back flights for its European cargo airline. The third party operating those flights has let go nearly 30 pilots.

Some truck drivers at Yellow are worried about their retirement plans. Others fear their jobs may be eliminated in the coming months.

The industrial real estate market is beginning to revert back to solid pre-pandemic levels, a Cushman & Wakefield report says.

The extended strike in western Canada was beginning to affect U.S. supply chains. Its resolution limits the fallout.

This episode of Tracks Through Time explores how Kate Shelley became a hero at 17 years old when she took extreme measures to save a passenger train from certain disaster in 1881.

A report from a key oil agency could be read as either bullish or bearish for the market.

General Mills, Conagra and other branded packaged food companies continue to experience substantial volume declines, but the explanations differ by company.

A collective bargaining agreement between TForce Freight and the Teamsters comes 18 days before the current contract expires.

Idelic’s founder joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss how machine learning is helping companies predict crash risk and effectively coach the right drivers.

Delta Air Lines has seen cargo revenue slide by more than a third in the past year.

Learn how SmartDrive can help solves these challenges.

Uber Freight has implemented layoffs in its legacy digital brokerage operations in the second round of cuts this year. 

Although international intermodal traffic has come to a halt at the Canadian West Coast ports since the start of the work stoppage on July 1, carload volumes for commodities such as coal and grain have grown, according to supply chain data visibility firm RailState.

About 94% of executives say consumer demand for more sustainable products makes reducing emissions a top priority, according to a new survey.

Autonomous mobile robots can help combat the warehouse worker shortage, experts say.

Tom Linebarger introduced Jennifer Rumsey as his handpicked successor as CEO of Cummins. Now she is adding the role of board chair.

The mobile vehicle maintenance service Torque by Ryder is now available in seven states.

The famous Norwegian Cruise Line of today got its start transporting ice and coal between Norway and Great Britain. This article from American Shipper in 1975 describes the company’s beginnings and its success in the cruise industry at the time.

The closely watched Cass report sees a new cycle, which is actually the start of the market bottom in freight markets.

The Digital LTL Council’s API road map will cover the freight data stream from “quote to cash.”

Sulfur pollution addressed by IMO 2020 created a health risk, but that pollution had a cooling effect, which has now been reduced.

Barnhart Transportation, a Pennsylvania-based carrier with 170 trucks, has been acquired for $53 million by Houston-based SMG Industries.

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The Surface Transportation Board will look into whether freight rail operations are affecting the on-time performance of Amtrak’s passenger rail service between New Orleans and Los Angeles.

Office furnishings manufacturer HNI Corp. strives to be attentive to drivers’ needs, which is why the Iowa-based company garnered a spot on FreightWaves’ annual list honoring shippers.

Canada and Mexico are seeing tremendous growth as a result of nearshoring efforts. This has generated significant interest in cross-border capabilities.

The agreement should keep tanker and bulker orders in check, while increasing the risk of a future carbon tax on container shippers.

Freightos, a digital marketplace for international air and ocean shipping, announced Tuesday that it will reduce staff levels by 13% and lowered its full-year outlook again in an effort to […]

The first meeting of FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task Force has put lease-purchase agreements under more intense scrutiny.

The Cargo Airline Association has a new president for the first time in 40 years.

Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, caters to cargo. It is targeting the medicine, vaccine and biologics business with a new temperature-controlled facility.

Earnings at supply chain software provider E2open were a mixed bag, better than a year ago but weaker sequentially.

Ships continue to stack up as Canada’s port strike continues, according to new data from the ITS Logistics Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index.

Tive’s technology advancements allow customers to see blind spots in air and ocean cargo.

Redwood’s CEO says the acquisition of Rockfarm strengthens its “modern 4PL” capabilities.

Obtained documentation shows Transfix is looking to raise funds at a $376 million valuation.

In its first meeting with analysts since going solo, Daimler Truck projected revenue growth of 40%-60% in the second half of the decade.

Even as it pivots from the U.S. market for autonomous trucks, TuSimple still faces threat of Nasdaq delisting over late reports

Thousands of driver and package handler jobs could be lost if the Teamsters strike UPS, the head of consultancy ShipMatrix says.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for just the third time in 23 weeks.

June volumes of containerized imports were higher than normal and the National Retail Federation predicts more gains ahead.

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Union Pacific and the union representing train conductors have reached a sick leave agreement.

Yellow has reached a waiver deal with a group of lenders that will give it some breathing room as it seeks to right its sinking ship.

A major air cargo terminal in Hong Kong is deploying robots to monitor security and damaged shipments.

Nominate freight industry disruptors for FreightWaves’ annual 2024 FreightTech awards before Friday, Sept. 1.

This week in Borderlands: New Mexico lands first major auto parts manufacturing plant; FedEx closing facility in Texas; Nippon Express opens logistics warehouse in Arizona; and San Diego customs agent charged with taking bribes.

There are some positive signs that the freight market has cleared most of the post-pandemic rubble, but full recovery is still a ways off.

U.S. import demand is likely peaking and could soon begin a steady decline toward a “new” bottom in the back half of 2023.

U.S. imports via Canadian ports face rising fallout as the war of words escalates between dockworkers and employers.

Cargo pilots at Western Global Airlines are in the difficult position of negotiating their first collective bargaining agreement as questions mount about the company’s ability to stay in business.

The Association of American Railroads is suing the state of Ohio over its new law on freight train crew sizes.

New Jersey container imports are unscathed “so far” but the port’s automobile trade faces fallout from the ongoing fire.

An article published in the July issue of American Shipper in 1975 tells the stories of two steamships when they ruled the seas. The stories are full of adventure, mishaps and big wins, giving a glimpse into the life of a sailor in the late 1880s.

Nikola is still short of votes to double its outstanding shares, but Delaware’s governor can give the company what shareholders have not.

Now on demand on episode 600 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by project44’s Jett McCandless; Covenant’s Matt McLelland; FreightWaves Justin Martin

o prepare for a compliance review, motor carriers should rely on the expertise of a third-party expert that understands the nuances of how FMCSA determines safety ratings.

Körber’s transportation consulting experts offer six detailed ways shippers can improve their relationship with all their carriers. Plus, Tips for a smoother peak 2023. Although carriers face the issue of […]

Demand from retail shippers is historically quiet in the period from now until August, after which retailers restock their shelves for the back-to-school season.

Prices realized for newer truck models in auctions and trade-ins are falling because of high use during the pandemic.

Losers among transportation startups are rapidly being defined, It will take longer to determine the winners.

The BLS report on truck transportation in June showed a slight decline from May, but revisions mean job levels are higher than April.

As the labor strike continues at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, Class I railroads are taking steps to ensure that their networks face minimal disruptions.

Unlock the full potential of your freight procurement RFP.  As a high volume shipper, building a stable carrier portfolio is crucial, and a well-run RFP is the first step towards […]

Earnings estimates for truckload and less-than-truckload carriers get a notable negative revision at Morgan Stanley.

Amazon’s private airline that outsources cargo flying to third parties has ended its partnership with Silver Airways, a small regional carrier that operated five small ATR72-500 turboprop planes on small […]

British Columbia port workers’ strike ongoing and UPS Teamsters threatening to strike at month’s end.

After months of carping, California and engine makers agree to flexibility on emissions but hold to the state’s tough mandates.

DHL Express cut the ribbon Thursday on the first hub ever opened in Atlanta by an air express carrier.

In this issue, trucking market enters dog days of summer; Nikola sales numbers; Yellow talks intensify; and more.

Two New Jersey firefighters died fighting a blaze aboard the Grimaldi car carrier Grande Costa d’Avorio at Port Newark on Wednesday night.

The Swiss company’s precision dropping system autonomously releases cargo from a few feet in the air when the drone has reached its destination.

Groendyke Transportation’s recruiting manager shares how embracing change has helped the company grow.

Western Global Airlines has hit hard times, losing Amazon as a primary customer, piling up debt and facing at least two lawsuits.

The rail industry has taken steps to prevent another Lac-Mégantic derailment, but more needs to be done, said the chair of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

FedEx is encouraging UPS shippers to get off the fence today. It is also setting policies for onboarding.

Mexico is kicking out freighter aircraft from the country’s busy international airport to address overcrowding. The move to another airport is creating headaches for airlines.

Trucking giant Yellow said it may run out of money sometime this month.

A new survey from Proxima says human rights within the supply chain are a growing concern for leaders of companies across the U.S. and the U.K. Here’s what you need to know.

Class 8 orders in June remained muted as manufacturers focused on reducing their backlogs of unbuilt trucks.

Single-sourcing of carriers doesn’t guarantee the best prices, experts say.

A former driver for Ameritrans Express, a contract delivery company that hauls mail for the U.S. Postal Service, says he and other workers wonder whether they will be paid after the company filed for bankruptcy protection.

The Logistics Managers’ Index registered another all-time low in June as inventories throughout the supply chain continued to contract.

Less than a year after purchasing Romeo Power to secure its battery supply, Nikola is liquidating the subsidiary.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants President Joe Biden to declare East Palestine a disaster area, while Norfolk Southern calls for rail car owners associated with the Feb. 3 derailment to help pay cleanup costs.

Knight-Swift provided a second-quarter earnings warning on Wednesday while also confirming the closing of the U.S. Xpress acquisition.

More than 7,400 dockworkers in Canada remain on strike Wednesday after labor contract negotiations with their employer have stalled.

No new talks are scheduled after the Teamsters rejected a UPS proposal.

Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are looking at the idea of using the battery systems of battery-electric locomotives as a way to back up the U.S. power grid.

FreightWaves spoke with research scientist David Correll about how much progress has been made toward addressing workforce challenges.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined Monday for the 20th time in 22 weeks.

The Greenbrier Companies sees “steady production” as the rail equipment manufacturer prepares to close out its 2023 fiscal year.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says non-vessel operating common carrier W8 Shipping exposed workers to deadly safety hazards at one of its auto export facilities.