The complete loss of Amazon as a customer would not interrupt the ability of FedEx and UPS to continue as prosperous companies even without Amazon.
House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert, R-Wash., has introduced bipartisan legislation to renew the Generalized System of Preferences through 2020, after it expired at the end of […]
Manufacturers surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers have been slow to implement autonomous, mobile robotics in their operations–they’re waiting for proven ROI. But they may be too focused on driverless trucks, overlooking other technologies that are closer to commercial viability.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) appoints secretary general, BNSF Logistics and Choice Logistics both name new president, and HubTran hires vice president of sales.
The LTL, last-mile and third-party logistics provider’s performance was boosted by strong economic growth in the United States and Europe, booming e-commerce volumes and $2.8 billion in new business, CEO […]
Seasonality has finally hit van rates as available loads dropped 6% last week, according to DAT.
This video shot in 360 degrees follows a book on its journey through a Penguin Random House fulfillment center.
DHL Global Forwarding expanded its presence in key Southern border states in order to satisfy the needs of local customers that require airfreight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehouse and domestic […]
The Nuro is a self-driving vehicle designed to run your errands for you. It is poised to change the way that businesses interact with their local customers.
Warehouse development and lease prices are rising through the roof as available land dwindles, and the vacancy rate hovers at an historic low. Shippers and 3PLs who want to expand must optimize the operations of their existing facilities.
The Japanese logistics company and its numerous subsidiaries operate in 44 countries across the globe, with its foothold in the United States dating back to 1962.
Global logistics giant DHL recently launched the Global Trade Barometer, a first of its kind solution that helps in predicting cross-border trade flows and growth in global trade based on logistics big data and artificial intelligence models.
No surprise, the e-commerce trend has entrenched itself into the lives of consumers — for better or worse — and there’s no turning back now. Another round of retailers this year has filed for bankruptcy.
The international freight forwarder opened a 180,000-square-foot distribution center in Medley, Fla. to primarily handle high valued electronics, cell phones, computers, liquor and duty-free travel retail.
The California port has commenced a $24 million project to modernize its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, allowing the terminal to handle up to 4.6 million metric tons of cargo annually.
At least for one week, seasonality has impacted rates, according to the latest data from DAT Solutions. Spot rates for dry vans and flatbeds fell for the week ending Jan. 20.
The platform, which allows shippers to compare rates and services among 500 freight forwarders, will use a $10 million investment to expand operations and functions.
The private marine terminal operator inked a long-term lease on 8.67 acres at Port Everglades to construct a new auto processing facility as it plans to move from its 5.73-acre […]
Global Logistics Properties, a provider of logistics facilities and solutions, marked the completion of its privatization process Monday by delisting from the Singapore Exchange.
U-Freight, an international freight forwarder and logistics services provider, said e-commerce growth has spurred growth in the air cargo market.
Really want to guess where HQ2 will end up? Follow the tech talent pool and logistics network.
The interim measures, developed from working groups with participation from airport stakeholders, aim to address factors that contributed to issues like ground equipment failures that occurred during a recent storm.
South Korea worked feverishly expanding roads and train services in anticipation of thousands of athletes and spectators and millions of items arriving from all over the world. Then North Korea decided it wanted to join the party.
Brexit has brought up various challenges that are set to impact the country, both economically and politically. In that regard, the scenes that unfold in the supply chain scenario is worrying and needs contemplation.
China-based, state-owned shipping behemoth China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) has acquired a 49% stake in a landlocked port under construction in Kazakhstan, the New York Times reports.
Last-mile delivery might get very interesting very soon. Boeing has unveiled a prototype “unmanned electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV) prototype” capable of hauling 500 pounds.
Losing your job is a painful experience, and buyers of transportation who can’t get things picked up and delivered on time lose their jobs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment in-bond reporting will become mandatory for all carriers in August.
A new study acknowledged that Portland’s geography as a river port and marine industry consolidation pose challenges to the recovery of weekly transpacific container service.
The warehouse provider is delisting from the Singapore Exchange on Jan. 22 as part of a $16 billion Singapore (U.S. $12 billion) privatization deal.
CSX appoints executive vice president of operations; the Port of Seattle welcomes new commissioners and names commission president; Damco Distribution Services appoints president; and Yodel names chief executive officer.
Jim Johnston, longtime president and CEO of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), has passed away following a year-long battle with lung cancer, the association announced Monday evening.
Strong economic fundamentals in the U.S. and globally are driving the second-longest bull market since the 1920s. Could the driver shortage ultimately end it all?
The lawsuits allege that the companies purposely classify their drivers as independent contractors to avoid obligations to pay employee benefits, including unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation and a minimum wage.
Consumer demand, a dwindling inventory of sites suitable for warehouse development, and intensified two- and same-day shipping are keeping warehouse prices at record levels.
SkyBridge Arizona, which will be the nation’s first international air cargo hub to house both Mexican and United States customs, will operate out of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
A new report from real estate management and research firm JLL revealed that 4.6 million square feet of industrial space is under development across Houston, the Houston Chronicle reported.
In today’s market carriers have more leverage than ever, and are going to start holding shippers accountable.
Local industry experts cite increased throughout at the Port of Jacksonville, strong trucking levels and e-commerce fulfillment as motivators behind a strong 2018, according to a report from local media […]
After finding merit in a claim from West Fraser Mills, Commerce is decreasing that firm’s duty rate from 18.19 percent ad valorem to 17.99 percent ad valorem, and the “all […]
The sharing economy is generally organized around a technology platform that facilitates the exchange of goods, assets, and services between people across a varied and dynamic collection of sectors.
The cargo-focused airport in Belgium will invest in airfreight handling facilities in 2018, the airport announced, with an additional 50 million euros invested in future cargo services, according to local […]
Tesla is now accepting orders for its Tesla Semi in three European countries. The different dynamics of the European freight market represent some different challenges for the company.
The location will be the first foreign trade zone warehouse facility in the Team Worldwide global network, and could serve as a regional or national distribution center, the company said […]
The warehouse and logistics services provider has opened a 355,000 square-foot warehouse and office facility in the continually-expanding Dallas Metroplex area for contract logistics and freight management support, the Crane […]
JP Morgan likes FedEx, Schneider, Canada Pacific, and JB Hunt–‘sells’ include Union Pacific, Knight-Swift, and CH Robinson.
Over the years, it has become increasingly easier to create online storefronts, with the building blocks for essential infrastructure being made readily available to interested sellers. But for small sellers, shipping costs can make online shoppers unprofitable.
If retailers can’t realize savings by wringing efficiencies out of their supply chain, they are doomed to smaller margins, and it could be apocalyptic if they significantly raised prices on customers.
The global logistics and transportation provider reported a 24 percent increase in e-commerce fulfillment volumes throughout last month’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Singapore-based industrial real estate firm Global Logistic Properties (GLP) says it intends to retain Gazely’s existing management team and brand name.
The logistics software firm is purchasing ABM Data Systems and CustomsMatters, both based in Dublin, Ireland, after announcing several other acquisitions throughout 2017.
The 200,000-square-foot expansion, which includes the addition of temperature-controlled and ambient areas, comes in response to increases in customer demand and inventory moving through the 4PL’s Port of New York/New […]
Article, which currently operates warehouses in Seattle, Los Angeles and New Jersey, will significantly expand its available space with the Jacksonville location.
Chattanooga, TN-based BlockArray is one of the companies working to develop blockchain-enabled solutions, and it is looking for companies to participate in pilot studies.
With both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day occurring on Mondays this year, the two three-day weekends leave more opportunity for shipments to be left unattended or parked in unsecured […]
The U.S.-based air carrier now offers seven certified pharma facilities in Europe that connect to its Atlanta hub in the U.S., Delta announced on Wednesday.
Sydney, Australia-based Global logistics software provider WiseTech Global, which has made seven other various acquisitions around the globe throughout the year, has snatched up warehouse management solutions (WMS) provider Microlistics.
The council has requested that the city attorney submit a written report with options regarding how to mandate fair wages and working conditions for employees that work for companies operating […]
Walmart has patented an ‘unattended retail storefront’ that would be located in customers’ homes and stocked by autonomous vehicles, part of its quest to compress or eliminate delivery delays altogether.
Warehousing employment surges as Amazon and Walmart are swamped by holiday online orders; UPS aircraft mechanics threaten to go on strike.
Multiple factors could make Oakland a first port of call for containerships visiting the United States from Asia in the future, according to Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll.
Because implementing a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is an investment that requires a cross-functional approach, IT systems integration, and the development of a clear roadmap, companies seeking to implement an […]
The Boca Raton, Fla.-based pharmaceutical logistics provider established a physical presence in the northeastern United States by signing a lease for a 64,500-square-foot space in South Brunswick, N.J.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett accused employers of seeking to use automation to eliminate dockworker jobs, according to a report from the Journal of Commerce.
A 300,000-square-foot warehousing and logistics facility will be constructed on Wilmington port property by Florida-based company Chesterfield, the port confirmed.
As it stands, the tax bill, as it’s currently drafted, looks to benefit the industry in general, but what it means for the individual trucker is less clear.
Following on the footsteps of its European counterpart, Daimler Trucks North America will begin shipping 3D printed parts under a pilot program. Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz unit started a similar pilot in Europe last year.
FreightWaves launches its Women of Transportation series with Part 1: truck drivers. We spoke to Ellen Voie of Women in Trucking and Stephanie Klang, who’s been driving with CFI since the 1980s, about issues women drivers face and what’s being done to improve work environments.
Turning bits into atoms in real-time? It’s as profound as the idea of instantly sharing thoughts across the world would have been to a person just a few decades ago. So how close are we to the dreams of the 21st century, and what does 3D printing have to do with it?
The planned $11.7 billion sale of Global Logistic Properties (GLP), a Singapore-based provider of logistics facilities, received overwhelming shareholder support on Thursday, according to a statement from the company.
Already a hot commodity in Asia, exports of frozen and chilled meat from the U.S. Midwest and California could get a boost from a $90 million temperature-controlled rail transloading facility […]
Any job that involves repetitive action is an easy target for mechanical replacement. Many economists and employers wonder how long the warehouse hiring boom will last before robots prevail.
FourKites has launched its own ELD certification program that operates on an open architecture platform to help shippers and 3PLs to assist carriers in choosing ELD solutions that offer visibility into location data.
Supply chain software provider BluJay Solutions has launched its MobileSTAR mobility platform to increase shipper and carrier productivity while reducing operations costs, the company said in a statement.
The autonomous trucking company raised $55 million in a Series C funding round led by Composite Capital, with participation from existing investors Sina and ZP Capital.
Automation and digitization continue to infiltrate the shipper and 3PL markets, even as those industries lag in investment, according to a study conducted by Infosys Consulting and presented during a Stifel conference call on Tuesday.
Data from the freight markets indicate a super-strong economy
Walmart’s commitment to digital sales, grocery pickup, and two day delivery mean a newly intensified supply chain: more truckloads to its stores, which are now acting like fulfillment centers, more expedited service in the holiday shopping capacity crunch, and more demand for last-mile delivery to its customers’ homes.
The port’s 2018 budget, which is $16.7 million lower than 2017 levels, projects operating revenues of $38.22 million, an increase of 3 percent over estimated 2017 operating revenue results.
Third-party logistics provider Bolloré will integrate Oro’s business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce interface with its global logistics platform to better coordinate online orders with downstream activities.
Global freight and logistics company DHL has confirmed its investment to the Airport Authority Hong Kong for the latter’s expansion plan for the Central Asia Hub, the Handy Shipping Guide reports.
The value of shipments into U.S. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) totaled more than $610 billion last year, down from $660 billion the previous year, according to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones […]
Like taxes, insurance can be confusing. Many carriers, especially smaller carriers without dedicated insurance experts on the payroll, are at the mercy of an insurance provider. But armed with a little knowledge, carriers can make more informed purchasing decisions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed two National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union broke laws during […]
Robotics as a vertical has been a mainstay in the industrial floor for decades now, with robotic arms making automation easier and more efficient than human workers.
Many truckers remain unaware that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will start requiring automated in-bond filings in late November.
FrAIght, a startup based out of Chicago is looking to introduce an artificial intelligence powered freight broker service into the market, hoping to make a difference. The company works at the intersection of connectivity and technology by intelligently automating and mimicking existing workflows including email, fax, and EDI.
Construction of the Grandview, Wash. temperature-controlled warehousing facility will begin shortly and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2018, Oregon-based public refrigerated warehousing firm Henningsen Cold Storage […]
Steadily rising global copper prices have spurred US production, up 21% since 2011. Although Chinese demand has softened somewhat, copper from mines in the Southwest should flow into Texas, Florida, and California as they rebuild from natural disasters.
Augmented reality is a concept that sounds like jargon at face-value, but in effect, could help digitally transform the freight industry. AR is now ubiquitous in the freight niche – from floating insights while on the road about vehicle mechanics and on-road intelligence to bolstering warehouse logistics.
After a record-setting year, although import volumes at major container ports across the U.S. are not expected to decline in 2018, the rate of import growth is likely to slow […]
Based in New South Wales, Australia, Transitainer Global, which has been in the U.S.-Australia trade since 1986, will see its U.S. headquarters in Long Beach, Calif. taken over by New […]
Many commercial trucking companies will never be impacted by cargo theft, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be prepared. Cargo theft is a multi-million-dollar problem, and like all problems, somebody is going to pay for it.
Industry leaders have called for infrastructure changes as the airport has seen cargo volumes increase 10 percent in just one year, leading to congestion, delays and an inability to reach […]
The private equity firm’s purchase of the 4 million-square-foot industrial real estate portfolio reportedly includes warehouses, distribution centers and other industrial sites.
MTC Logistics appoints chief information officer, general managers and plant manager; while the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) elects new officer team.
The PortMiami Perishables Committee, which represents the region’s bustling fruits and vegetable import industry, has asked the nation’s top agricultural official to intervene in turning back significant federal treatment fee […]
The third-party logistics provider saw its net profits drop despite revenues increasing 12.8 percent as it absorbed debt and expenses from recent acquisitions.
The terminal and port services provider subsidiary of Watco Cos. has also signed a deal with the Port of Catoosa for sole operation of the main dock at the Oklahoma […]
