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MSC Air Cargo expands service with third 777 freighter
The new aircraft will support its existing flights and add a new route between Hong Kong and Texas.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Provided by Canadian National
CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms
The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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TrendlineThe Supply Chain Outlook for 2023
After more than two years of nonstop disruption, will this be the year supply chains finally reach normalcy?
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Ocean CEOs vow to decarbonize maritime shipping
Leaders from Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other shipping lines called for an end date to building vessels powered only by fossil fuels.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Retrieved from Port Houston on September 20, 2023
Port Houston cargo volumes dip 2% in October
Despite the year-over-year decrease, the port reported its busiest month ever for loaded exports.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Retrieved from Port Everglades on October 02, 2023
Port Everglades’ October cargo volumes dip 6% year-over-year
The port saw an 8% month-over-month increase.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 6% in October
The year-over-year decrease shows a continuous drop in volumes in the past twelve months.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Courtesy of Union Pacific
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Marion Bull on September 29, 2023
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes drop 9% in October
The port processed 235,006 total TEUs and is working to expand the Inland Greer Port to meet growing demand.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Courtesy of The Port of Virginia/Aerophoto America
Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 4% in October
Despite the annual drop, the port saw both monthly gains and improved volumes from a pre-pandemic comparison.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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Air cargo spot rates perk up in October
While prices are picking up, freight forwarders still don’t expect major improvement in the market until the second half of 2024, according to Clive Data Services.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins
After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack
The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 28, 2023
Port of Savannah cargo volumes dip 19% YoY in October
Despite the drop, TEUs were up 11% month-over-month at the Southeastern port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Courtesy of DB Schenker
Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike
Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office
The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council
After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 12% YoY in October
Despite the overall drop, the port saw a 4% increase in loaded export containers processed at the port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 7% in October
In recent months, San Pedro Bay ports have increased their U.S. market share of containerized imports from Asia.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 15, 2023
Port of Brunswick adds Mexico service as Georgia auto shipments skyrocket
Besides the Gold Star service offered by Zim, CMA CGM also started a new short-sea service carrying vehicles from Mexico to the Southeastern port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Courtesy of Pacific Maritime Association
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise nearly 15% in October
The increase in volumes processed comes as the San Pedro Bay port works to recapture market share.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Courtesy of Grupo México Transportes
Intermodal shippers to get another US-Mexico option in January
J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion to raise rates for second time this year
The year-end increase is effective almost a month sooner than the one the LTL carrier executed at the beginning of this year.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Provided by The Port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports offering $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks
The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal
The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on November 08, 2023
Georgia Ports Authority cargo volumes fell 8% in September
Despite the volume decline, the port said it saw its busiest September ever, outside of the pandemic-related spike.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 9, 2023
