Freight
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Kansas City Southern: PSR transition will benefit customers
The customer-focused messaging from KCS comes after other railroads' transitions to PSR that caused an uproar due to service changes and poor communication.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 18, 2019 -
Convoy introduces application to handle drop-and-hook shipments
Convoy will lease trailers that can be used by shippers who want to be part of the new offering.
By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019 -
CSX posts decline in intermodal revenue after lane cuts
Executives said the railroad's current focus was not on volume growth, but on profitable growth.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 17, 2019 -
Board again delays decision on Port of LA automation project
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked for more time on the "complex set of negotiations," in which APM Terminals wants to automate and make the port more competitive, while union workers fear job cuts.
By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019 -
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and ONE form the Digital Container Shipping Association
Ocean shipping has been a notoriously slow industry to digitize, and creating a common set of standards could pave the way for the development of industry-wide digital networks.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 16, 2019 -
Spot rates drop 30% between US West Coast and Asia
First quarter volumes slumped after the threat of tariffs led to record import volumes in late 2018 at West Coast North American ports.
By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019 -
Uber Freight grows quickly ahead of company IPO
The fast-growing segment adds buoyancy to Uber's balance sheet, and the company believes its freight business has tapped into less than 0.1% of the potential market.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 14, 2019 -
Auto imports from Asia, Europe could fall 11% under proposed U.S. tariffs
U.S. auto tariffs could result in higher prices for consumers and less volume for ports, according to analysis by Drewry.
By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019 -
Trucking volume increases in March, still lower than expected
The DAT Freight Index — an indicator of volume across van, refrigerated and flatbed freight — went up 4.3% in March compared to the previous month.
By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019 -
Freight associations warn White House about border slowdown consequences
A letter from 18 associations warns restricting the flow of goods at the U.S.-Mexico border will "inflict significant harm to our nation’s economy and the millions of American jobs that depend on cross-border trade."
By Emma Cosgrove • April 08, 2019 -
Maersk completes spin-off of oil drilling business
This move is part of a 2016 plan to push the carrier into logistics and supply chain services and away from oil and gas, in search of healthier and more stable profit margins.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 08, 2019 -
Are the Port of LA and Long Beach drayage emissions goals realistic?
A new report surveyed 10 manufacturers to find out if their electric or fuel-cell powered trucks would be available in time for ports to meet ambitious emissions goals.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 05, 2019 -
Shifting ro-ro cargo to containers could provide post-Brexit relief
About 20% of the current import volume at the Port of Dover could be shifted from trailers to containers and handled by other ports if post-Brexit congestion clogs the ro-ro facility, a Drewry analysis found.
By Matt Leonard • April 05, 2019 -
Truck wait times rise to 5 hours as CBP reassigns staff on US-Mexico border
Federal officials announced the Bridge of the Americas port of entry will close to cargo shipments on Saturdays, and President Trump may decide upon further closures this week.
By Edwin Lopez • April 04, 2019 -
Amazon Air expands fleet, with larger air cargo stake down the road
Amazon filed for 40% stake each in two air cargo firms that operate its 40-aircraft fleet, an indication the company is heading toward ownership of a larger slice of the air cargo pie.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 02, 2019 -
DOT sends HOS rule change to White House for review
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced last week that updates to federal hours of service rules have been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review.
By Matt Leonard • April 02, 2019 -
DSV to acquire Panalpina in $4.6B deal
The merger creates the fourth largest freight forwarding company by revenue and ends months of speculation about the future of Panalpina.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 01, 2019 -
Daimler Trucks acquires autonomous vehicle software maker Torc Robotics
The two companies seek to commercialize level 4 autonomous trucks, with Daimler's goal to put them on the roadways within the decade.
By Matt Leonard • April 01, 2019 -
Trucking association calls on carriers to pay drivers for dwell time
Drivers who make a flat fee for their trips say they should be paid an extra per-hour fee when their dwell time exceeds one hour.
By Matt Leonard • March 29, 2019 -
Port of Oakland retrofits cranes with hybrid power
The terminal operator will save on fuel costs and contribute to the port's larger goal of reaching zero-emissions operations.
By Matt Leonard • March 28, 2019 -
Fuel prices may rise amid crop loss from Midwest flooding
Nebraska is the third-largest producer of corn in the country and second in ethanol production. An estimated 13% of U.S. ethanol supply is affected by flooding.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019 -
Improper packing, labeling to blame for string of ship fires, insurer says
Mislabeling hazardous materials leads to improper handling, which can cause fires, explosions and loss of life — not to mention cargo. TT Club puts the value of such cargo claims at $500 million per year.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2019 -
New York's plan to reduce truck traffic with barges moves ahead
The RFP is part of the Freight NYC plan, which aims to modernize the city's freight system to keep up with growing last mile demand while mitigating road congestion.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019 -
Canadian National acquires trucking firm TransX
The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019 -
Contentious hearing unfolds on automation at Port of Los Angeles
APM Terminals wants to automate parts of the cargo handling process. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union is fighting against the plan. A Board of Commissioners has a decision to make.
By Matt Leonard • March 25, 2019
