Freight

As cargo peaks, port stakeholders worry tariffs may lead to a trough

The Port of Oakland's Efficiency Task Force met to discuss the effects of trade wondering how long will record cargo growth last?

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2018
California wildfires endanger supply chain workers, displace businesses

As three fires burn, the freight and logistics industries grapple with what may be the "new normal" in California.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018
Deep Dive
Managing traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'

From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018
Deep Dive
In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports

For decades, unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement. Often, the solutions start at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018
An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion

In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018
Deep Dive
Fixing Chicago's freight rail congestion

Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018
Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018
Volvo, Greenlots partner on charging infrastructure for electric trucks

The partnership will help fleet operators integrate electric vehicles into the grid and alleviate some cost and sustainability concerns.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 12, 2018
Longer delivery times weaken air freight growth

Demand for air transport grew 2% in September, less than half the five-year average growth rate of 5.1%, according to data from the International Air Transport Association.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018
ATRI asks carriers to share ELD data for research

The American Transportation Research Institute hopes hundreds of companies representing the spectrum of fleets will participate so that regulators can better understand the trucking industry.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 11, 2018
UPS Freight avoids strike, plans to accept new volumes 'immediately'

Negotiator Kris Taylor said the company assured him service would resume, but drivers and customers should expect a "ramp-up period" to get freight back into the system.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 11, 2018
Port Optimizer gives cargo owners 2 weeks more notice, Long Beach pilot finds

GE is positioning the platform as the home base for dispatchers, drayage and equipment providers, terminal operators and shippers alike.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 09, 2018
Top ocean carriers reportedly plan global association

The six largest shipping lines are planning to launch a global association with the goal of standardizing practices, ShippingWatch reports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 09, 2018
J.B. Hunt, BNSF stuck in revenue dispute

A longstanding freight marriage is in couples counseling over their increasingly crucial intermodal revenue split.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 08, 2018
9 ocean carriers, terminal operators join new blockchain initiative to rival TradeLens

It is abundantly clear that the ocean shipping industry is getting on board with blockchain — but which one?

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 07, 2018
Albertsons to add 10 Tesla Semis to its truck fleet in Southern California

The Idaho-based grocer is one of several retailers turning to alternative power to reduce transportation costs while improving freight efficiency and environmental performance.

By Jennifer Sweeney
Trucking prices climb as economy continues to expand

Carriers are determined to grow capacity amid seemingly unending demand for freight.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 06, 2018
California Trucking Association sues to stop contractor classification test

New contractor classification standards throw a wrench in business as usual between owner-operators and freight carriers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 05, 2018
FedEx announces rate increase for 2019

Cost increases are on the horizon for shippers, as FedEx, UPS and USPS prepare to raise rates higher than typically expected.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 05, 2018
UPS Freight halting pickups ahead of possible strike

If the UPS Freight workers do strike, it will be the first at the company in more than 20 years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 05, 2018
Maersk Line now allows instant booking

The carrier said 15% of its customer service calls were spent responding to follow-up calls about vessel space or equipment availability, an issue it hopes to solve with the new system.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 02, 2018
Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility

The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 02, 2018
Soybean growers think inside the (shipping) box to reach new markets

Moving away from the traditional bulk carriers could bring U.S. soybean growers new markets and fill Southeast-Asia-bound containers that would otherwise be empty.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 01, 2018
Air transport association sounds alarm on Brexit impact

Deal or no deal, Brexit will significantly slow airport supply chains, threatening the efficiency of air cargo operations in the U.K.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 31, 2018
IMO plan targets ocean plastic stemming from ships

The new plan acknowledges current regulations have not stopped ocean litter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2018