FreightWaves releases new data into SONAR regarding biodiesel and its place in the fuels market.
Amazon.com recently acquired cloud-based startup INLT, a move designed to simplify importing goods into the United States for Amazon’s online merchants, according to Reuters. INLT, which the company said stands for IN:LET, […]
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released notices for publication in the Federal Register to increase tariffs across almost all imports from China. One notice would increase […]
“We have signed the decree that officially declares this agricultural emergency due to water scarcity.”
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to update standards for hydrochlorofluorocarbons, including import requirements. EPA announced that its proposed updates include requiring electronic reporting for importers and exporters; improving the […]
The United States and Mexico are on the brink of yet another trade war – this time pitting U.S. farmers against Mexican tomato growers and importers. The debate centers around […]
Updated CPSC policies on stroller safety and refrigerator certificates are expected to be published in the Federal Register on Friday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abott recently signed a bill aiming to speed up the inspection process for trucks carrying fresh produce across ports-of-entries along the Texas-Mexico border. Texas House Bill 2155, […]
PetroChina now trades 82 percent lower than its historical high; Uber and Lyft drivers will no longer be contractors but employees; Waymo has clocked 10 billion miles in simulated driving.
Spot rates have fallen back to 2017 levels, but costs are still on the rise for carriers. Plus, ocean container rates increased on July 1st from China to the U.S.
FedEx sues U.S. Department of Commerce claiming trade restrictions are difficult to meet and places additional burden on common carriers to ensure shippers comply.
Bumble Bee Foods is now using the SAP cloud platform blockchain service to trace the journey of yellowfin tuna from the Indonesian ocean to the consumers’ dinner table.
A senior representative of CAI International Inc. spoke on the company’s focus on refrigerated container units in the retail supply chain at the 2019 LINK supply chain conference.
The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened to a record in December 2018 as a sizeable decline in goods exports was paired with a jump in goods imports. This reversed the decline in the deficit from the previous month, and the drop in goods exports sent yearly growth into negative territory for the first time in over two years.
Containerized import volumes increased 9 percent last month over January 2018 totals.
A 25 percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods destined for the U.S. may get delayed again, but supply chain uncertainty persists.
Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ: DSGX) has completed its acquisition of Management Systems Resources according to a Descartes press release.
A look into the importation and exportation of avocados.
Drivers – not brokers – facing penalties of $5,000-$10,000 for violating new e-manifest filing requirements at the border.
Upheaval caused by the U.S.-China trade war has some freight interests uneasy about giving Trump more tariff power.
Gig economy companies contend with Supreme Court ruling that mandates full time workers to be considered as employees and not contractors; oil supply reduces after Saudi Arabia’s drastic production cut; government shutdown strains supply chains across the country.
The market for lumber slowed considerably in the second half of 2018 as the Chinese economy lost momentum and trade disputes with the U.S. persisted.
Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier announced earlier this week that European nations were ready to build the necessary infrastructure to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. At this time, Europe has 28 ‘regasification’ import terminals.
China announced wide-sweeping changes to its import and export tariffs over the Christmas break; Australia-based expert China-watchers are divided as to Beijing’s motivations and what it might mean for Australia. Photo: Shutterstock.
The size of the US goods trade deficit with the rest of the world increased again in October, as a large decline in exports and a small gain in imports pushed the deficit near record levels. The total value of traded goods fell slightly during the month but is still considerably higher than at this point last year despite significant changes to trade policy.
Ever wonder where the U.S. gets its produce during the winter months? Our latest infographic may help answer that question.
In a normal year, the Port of Oakland stands out from other U.S. ports for exporting more than it imports. Not this year.
Imports into the U.S. grew an estimated 5-10 percent last quarter while U.S. exports to China fell 25-30 percent.
BNSF announced that former chief executive Matthew Rose will retire from a his role as executive chairman of the largest freight railroad in the U.S. effective next April, and more in Today’s Pickup.
The US trade deficit in goods widened for the third consecutive month in August as another decline exports was paired with a modest increase in imports. The total value of traded volume fell for the month, but remains generally strong relative to last year.
The ports of LA and Long Beach witness a fall in imports due to upcoming tariffs; Hurricane Florence is now a Cat 2 storm; California passes bill that would make its electricity carbon-free by 2045.
Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union are among those who have instituted retaliatory tariffs on cranberry imports coming from the United States. FreightWaves spoke with Kellyanne Dignan, Ocean Spray’s Director of Global Corporate Affairs, who provided the company’s perspective on the issue.
The next big thing is food. Not just food, but hot food, and not just hot food but hot–delivered–food.
The US trade deficit in goods narrowed for the third consecutive month in May as improved export performance outweighed a modest rise in imports during the month.
The US trade deficit in goods narrowed for the second consecutive month, but a decline in both exports and imports means less transportation to and from ports
The goods trade deficit narrowed for the first time in seven months, but total trade going in and out of the US actually declined.
The trade deficit in goods widened for the sixth consecutive month in February. Total goods trade volume was up however, which bodes well for transportation and freight markets
Despite its consistent growth, international trade is very fragmented with small businesses accounting for 1/3rd of U.S. imports. So how would freight movement be for such companies in the future?
The Federal Reserve reported that total industrial production declined 0.1% in January from December’s levels, weighed down by a 1% decline in mining output in the economy.
Can our huge trade imbalance finally catch up with us and throw cold water on our flaming hot economy?
According to ACT Research, preliminary North America Classes 5-8 net order data show the industry booked 58,800 units in December, bringing the full-year net order tally to 543,400. That is an 11% improvement over November and 35% above December 2016.
IBM has announced 10 companies that will begin running trials of its blockchain-enabled technologies, including major food supplier Nestle SA, according to Reuters.
