Freight

CSX exec issues apology to shippers for 'collateral damage' of PSR transition

Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mark Wallace said the railroad is renewing its focus on customer service and aiming to be an integral part of the entire supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 18, 2019

Ocean Alliance extends deal until 2027

The operational agreement between CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen and OOCL was renewed early — it did not expire until 2023.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 18, 2019

CSX 'hopes' no more lanes will be cut soon

Railroad executives said they're focused on "delivering superior service" and converting more shippers from truck to rail. 

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 17, 2019

BNSF chair: Railroading is in a sweet spot ... Don't screw it up

Matthew Rose painted a sunny picture of the industry he's leaving but offered warnings for those attempting to build on current good times. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 17, 2019

Maersk, HMM, ZIM to charge 'street turn' fees in the US

As some shipping lines announce new fees for round-trip use of containers and chassis, others prepare to digitalize the process.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 16, 2019

What drives retailers to seek supply chain visibility?

The majority of retailers appear to have gotten the message that visibility is a must whether trying to withstand new tariffs or exploring new fulfillment models. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2019

Report: Skills testing delays truckers entering the workforce

Carriers are raising wages and offering bonuses, but they may not be enough to offset delays resulting from testing backlogs.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 11, 2019

New rail facility at New York-New Jersey port seeks to reduce truck traffic

Currently, 85% of containers leave the port by truck, and each container leaving the port via rail represents 1.5 truck trips.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2019

UK airports invest in anti-drone technology

Airports around the world are vulnerable to drone incursions that could snarl passenger and freight traffic for days.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 09, 2019

Intermodal rail growth drives warehouse construction near hubs

As intermodal rail volumes grow, inland hubs are gaining significance in the supply chain, and developers are responding.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 08, 2019

Pending air quality regulations have warehouse, trucking industries feeling cautious

California regulators want to significantly reduce truck fleet emissions by 2023, but how to make that happen is yet to be determined.

By Cindy Dubin

Union Pacific brings PSR vet out of retirement to lead transition

Jim Vena worked at Canadian National when Hunter Harrison was president, a strong signal the railroad is dedicated to reaping the benefits of PSR in full.

By Edwin Lopez , Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 08, 2019

Daimler: There is 'no business case' for truck platooning

Once hailed as a fuel-saving solution for U.S. trucking, Daimler is "reassessing" its view on the emerging technology after tests yielded subpar benefits.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 08, 2019

3 forces that will move freight markets in 2019 … and 1 that won't

New regulations, operating models and economic changes will lead to shifting trends this year in trucking, ocean shipping and rail.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 07, 2019

High ocean freight rates in December foreshadow expensive 2019

The last time the shipping industry suffered a big shock, in late 2016, shippers paid the price in spot rates. Now the 2018 - 2019 shipping cycle appears to be following a similar trend.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 07, 2019

Trucking market expected to cool in 2019

A combination of unsustainable economic growth and overall uncertainty has analysts expecting a slowdown in the trucking market and the economy overall. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 07, 2019

California publishes list of trucking companies with pending labor violations

After a 90-day waiting period, retailers and other companies that contract trucking services at ports will be on the hook for unpaid wages, unreimbursed expenses, damages, penalties and applicable interest owed to drivers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 04, 2019

Environmental concerns loom after MSC loses 270 containers at sea

Containers on the sea floor could "eventually become a significant source of pollution," according to The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

By Edwin Lopez • UPDATED: Jan. 7, 2019 at 10:53 a.m.

How Walmart hired 1,400 drivers last year

Shorter hiring cycles and referral bonuses helped Walmart meet its driver needs in a tight labor market. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 03, 2019

Freightos: Ocean rates could rise 10% due to sulfur surcharges

Several shipping lines announced last year that bunker adjustment factors and surcharges would take effect on Jan. 1, one year ahead of the IMO 2020 deadline.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 03, 2019

UK preps emergency supply chain as Brexit nears 'cliff-edge scenario'

The country's Department for Transport awarded three freight contracts for carriers to ease congestion in case the U.K. leaves the EU in March without a new trade deal.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 03, 2019

STB takes aim at railroads for charging late fees

The fees in question are meant to help avoid the nightmare scenario of the CSX transition to PSR, which was plagued by last-minute service changes, lost cars and delayed deliveries.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 03, 2019

FMCSA overrules California's stricter HOS rules

The decision fulfills the wish of the American Trucking Associations, which petitioned the FMSCA to interfere with California's regulations in September.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 02, 2019

China will build 150 high-tech logistics hubs by 2025

Major seaports as well as inland cities will help facilitate fulfillment in the world's largest e-commerce market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 02, 2019

How the ELD mandate affected supply chains in 2018

Many carriers feared the electronic logging device mandate would permanently squeeze the trucking industry, but capacity appears to be rebounding.   

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 21, 2018