Freight
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Port of Oakland puts electric power, fleets at center of zero-emissions strategy
The 259-page plan provides a framework for changes that will take place over the next 30 years as the port seeks to operate on zero emissions.
By Matt Leonard • June 19, 2019 -
Shippers 'blow up their budgets' in 2018, spending on logistics up 11.4%
Carriers experienced higher costs in the form of wages and passed these on to shippers, according to a new report from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and A.T. Kearney.
By Matt Leonard • June 19, 2019 -
XPO Logistics pilots predictive analytics tool in LTL network
Semi- and fully-automated tools can identify areas where operational efficiency could be improved.
By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019 -
Amazon Air adds 15 more aircraft
By 2021, Amazon will have 70 aircraft in its fleet, leveraging its own delivery network and decreasing its reliance on third-party carriers.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2019 -
Long Beach import volume down 19.5% year-over-year
The port blamed the ongoing trade war for the large slump in import volume.
By Matt Leonard • June 18, 2019 -
Volvo's autonomous vehicle to haul DFDS containers to Swedish port
The vehicle called Vera will travel a pre-defined route, including some public roadways, without a driver.
By Matt Leonard • June 14, 2019 -
Lululemon ups air freight anticipating Asia port congestion
"We are protecting our fall deliveries," said Lululemon CFO PJ Guido, predicting shipment consolidation from carriers and a rush to get product out of China later in the summer.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 14, 2019 -
DOT marks $600M in grants for port, rail infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a slate of grants for coastal ports and state railroads this week, aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, technology and efficiency.
By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019 -
Trucking industry takes to the Hill with 'competing ideas'
Eight witnesses from the trucking industry discussed everything from hours of service to truck weight in a House Transportation Committee meeting this week.
By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019 -
Lufthansa Cargo launches new e-commerce unit
As e-commerce parcel volumes grow and brands seek to reach increasingly international customer bases, Lufthansa's air cargo unit has launched a dedicated subsidiary called "heyworld" to serve online retailers.
By Morgan Forde • June 12, 2019 -
Northwest Seaport Alliance expands hours to improve turn times
The nighttime hours are starting at Terminal 18, which broke volume records in 2018.
By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019 -
Inventories grew by $123.7B in first quarter
This was the third straight quarter in which inventories grew by tens of billions of dollars as companies import goods ahead of tariffs.
By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2019 -
NRF predicts US imports will climb as trade war continues
The tariff rate increase on $200 billion in Chinese goods was delayed until Saturday, but this small stay won't keep retailers from upping their imports, according to the National Retail Federation.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 10, 2019 -
Report: Uber Freight offers below-market rates to shippers
By maintaining pricing below its competitors, Uber Freight is running a play common among tech companies looking to disrupt a market. But this also means profitability is far away, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 06, 2019 -
Hapag-Lloyd introduces container tracking, starting with 100K reefers
The technology will allow shippers to see the location, temperature and other information related to their cargo.
By Matt Leonard • June 05, 2019 -
Van, reefer truck demand grows from April to May
Year-over-year, load-to-truck ratios fell dramatically, and the Cass Freight Index said declines in freight volumes point to "possible economic contraction."
By Matt Leonard • June 04, 2019 -
CMA CGM ups cost-cutting intensity, streamlines routes
The carrier plans to use the tactics of simplified service, technological improvements and reduced energy consumption to save $1.5 billion in operating costs.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 30, 2019 -
Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group
The group will invest 500 million euros ($556 million) with the goal of getting level four autonomous trucks on the road within the next decade.
By Matt Leonard • May 30, 2019 -
Trade war unpredictability has ocean shippers, carriers bracing for the worst
Freight volumes are expected to decline if the fourth list of tariffs is approved and the deadlock between Washington and Beijing deepens, according to an analysis by Drewry.
By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2019 -
CMA CGM, MSC join Maersk's TradeLens
CMA CGM has become the first carrier to participate in TradeLens and the Global Shipping Business Network, showing the container line's enthusiasm for blockchain-based traceability technology.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 28, 2019 -
CMA CGM adds 50K container trackers to its fleet
Many container lines have invested in IoT tracking technology, which gives shippers greater insight and visibility into the status of their cargo shipments.
By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019 -
Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS
The company began its transition to natural gas in 2013 and now sees it as a way to improve its carbon footprint while saving costs.
By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019 -
UPS to make largest purchase of renewable natural gas in US history
The 170-million-gallon purchase is the next step in UPS' investment in an RNG pipeline and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019 -
Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend
The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.
By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019 -
Teamsters oppose proposed FMCSA pilot to lower driver age to 18
Public comments on the program indicate opposition to putting younger drivers behind the wheel of semi trucks for interstate commerce.
By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019
