Freight
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ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA-USMX’s automation divide halts negotiations again
The parties have been unable to come to an agreement on automation used at the ports as a Jan. 15 deadline approaches.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers
A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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ONE adds Jaxport to Asia-East Coast service
The weekly route will connect Jacksonville, Florida, with five ports in Asia, shipping retail products, electronics, food and beverages.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know
Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Nov. 11, 2024 -
CSX debuts double-stack rail service at the Port of Baltimore
The rail operator opened a northern route while it expects to complete the long-awaited expansion of a 1.7-mile tunnel by the end of next year.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Freight shipments drop 21% in soft trucking market: US Bank
Q3 performance signals continued challenges regarding volume and shipper spending, according to the bank.
By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2024 -
CSX expects Hurricane Helene recovery to last into 2025
The railroad is rebuilding miles of track damaged by the tropical storm, with efforts focused on its Blue Ridge subdivision.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Air cargo demand remains on course for double-digit growth in 2024
October volumes were up 11% year over year despite disruptions like the dockworker strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Knight-Swift’s LTL expansion spurs shipper interest
Customers did not view the company as a viable option for national less-than-truckload needs prior to its acquisition of Dependable Highway Express, according to CFO Andrew Hess.
By David Taube • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Trucking rates, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say
Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By David Taube • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M
The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Oct. 28, 2024 -
ILA, USMX to resume contract talks next month
The parties may be waiting for the U.S. presidential election to pass before returning to the bargaining table, an expert said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Saia raises rates to offset $1B in investments
The price hike came after the LTL carrier opened 11 truck terminals in Q3, executives said.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Air freight demand largely unfazed by ILA port strike
Shippers took early action to avoid strike-related backlogs. Experts urge similar strategies ahead of another potential stoppage in January.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Ocean spot rates tumble from pre-ILA strike surge
While lower demand may be driving the decline, shippers still have potential carrier surcharges to factor in.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2024 -
CPKC, CSX receive approval to create Mexico-Southeast U.S. link
The railroads are creating the interchange to compete for intermodal service between the two countries.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Retail inventories in good shape for holidays: NRF CEO
Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Global disruptions, e-commerce drive September air cargo volumes
Extreme weather and labor unrest are putting shippers and forwarders to the test, making October a 'whole new ballgame,' said Xeneta’s Niall van de Wouw.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Volkswagen opens port facility in Texas
Up to 140,000 vehicles for Volkswagen and its brands like Audi and Porsche will be processed annually at Port Freeport to support central and western U.S. dealers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 11, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA’s outstanding issues center on automation, experts say
Jurisdiction, healthcare and container royalty are also pending further negotiations, the union’s President Harold Daggett said in a Friday letter.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Port strike leaves lingering logistics effects, analysts say
Returning to normal operations may take as long as a month, DHL Global Forwarding said.
By David Taube • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Port of New York and New Jersey reopen following ILA strike
The port resumed discharging cargo Friday night, with two terminals opening during the weekend for trucking activity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 7, 2024 -
ILA-USMX deal praised by Biden, industry leaders
The two sides agreed to a three-month extension of the current master contract, reopening ports and allowing cargo flow to resume.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024