Container carriers’ request to extend the compliance deadline for new federal billing requirements is being vigorously opposed by their customers.
California has asked the Environmental Protection Agency for a waiver to implement the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.
A new law in California will restrict the imposition of detention and demurrage charges that can be levied in the state.
AB5 was the topic of an IANA panel discussion, with compliance through brokerage seen as a leading option for trucking companies.
Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap chats with FreightWaves rail and intermodal market expert Mike Baudendistel about the challenges that the West Coast drayage community faced in 2021 and what stakeholders need to do to overcome those challenges this year.
CalTrans is boosting the weight limit for port truckers. The regulatory change was made with good intentions, but can it work?
A top Biden administration official believes securing data among supply chain competitors will be the key to rolling out a nationwide 24/7 strategy.
The president of the trade group says he expects a new CEO after “fierce” competition.
The Federal Maritime Commission is stepping up oversight of charges imposed on trucking companies and U.S. exporters by containership companies.
Ocean carrier Maersk says it is “working closely with the Agriculture Transportation Coalition and local trucking associations to address their concerns of equipment availability and detention and demurrage issues.”
Trade group representing drayage drivers calls the move “huge”
Platform is designed to improve efficiency of returning empty containers.
Harbor Trucker Association says it’s time for the FMC to seriously look at regulating the carriers.
Gateway remains cautious and braced “for any shocks still to come.”
The pandemic, trade war and a communication gap have muddled implementation of a $10-per-TEU surcharge.
Total number of TEUs moved in June down 17.1% year-over-year.
Analysis concludes West Coast ports have lost 19.4% of market share since 2006.
Harbor Trucking Association hosts a wide-ranging conversation with West Virginia senator.
Distribution patterns expected to change in post-coronavirus world.
“Right now, I believe most ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are acting responsibly and fairly in these challenging conditions,” FMC Commissioner Daniel Maffei said.
Labor advocates say the California law will redress exploitative working conditions at the San Pedro ports.
Despite sea change in business model, carriers and drivers may want to wait for more clarity.
Shifting rules at marine terminals pose challenge to drayage.
While tariff fight may not repeat itself, other factors that lead to drayage capacity crisis still in play for shippers this year.
