Freight

Railroads should raise pay 24%, White House labor board proposes

Carriers wanted a smaller increase, but say they are ready to secure a contract as labor woes persist.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022

Plan for inland port in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert gains traction

Local officials signed off on a proposal that developers say could help relieve congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2022

FMC considers mandate for shipping lines, terminals to share data

The agency is asking supply chain stakeholders for input on whether such an action would ease congestion.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2022

Shippers pull back from air cargo as ocean reliability improves

Rates are on a downward trend and have yet to bottom out, according to Clive Data Services.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

With limited fuel alternatives, UPS air cargo emissions continue to rise

Large air carriers have rolled out plans to trim greenhouse gases, but remain far off from meeting their ambitious goals.

By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2022

Lawmakers seek to ban railroads from raising rates during service emergencies

A bill introduced to address rail service declines would also require carriers to include delivery service standards in contracts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 8, 2022

FMC proposes carrier data collection plan in compliance with OSRA

The initiative would require carriers to provide import and export data, including tonnage and TEUs, on a monthly basis.

By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 5, 2022

Air cargo carrier for UPS expands operations in bid for autonomous flight

Xwing says data collected on piloted flights will allow it to accelerate the certification process for its "Superpilot" aviation software.

By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2022

Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs

Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.

By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 3, 2022

Port of Oakland sues AB5 protesters with aim of stopping future disruptions

The port asked a California court to issue a temporary restraining order restricting truckers' ability to block traffic or gate access.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 3, 2022

Port Authority of New York, New Jersey plans dwell fee to cull empties

Ocean carriers will be subject to a fee beginning Sept. 1 as the port looks to better handle record import volumes.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 3, 2022

Ships avoided Oakland in response to trucker protests: report

The Maersk Altair, for example, waited for three days off the Oakland coast before diverting to Long Beach.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 2, 2022

Fresh Del Monte doubles down on logistics services with 2 new deals

The produce company is stepping further into a different industry: end-to-end supply chain services.

By Alejandra Salgado , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2022

Regulators propose two-person train crew minimum

Railroads warn the proposal could exacerbate labor challenges that have stymied their ability to restore service. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 27, 2022

BNSF extends westbound shipping embargo into August

The railroad plans to incrementally loosen the embargo due to recent velocity gains.

By Colin Campbell • July 27, 2022

Longshore workers, employers reach tentative deal on healthcare benefits

While negotiations are still ongoing, the agreement is the first sign of progress since port workers' contract expired July 1. 

By Edwin Lopez • July 26, 2022

Port of Oakland resumes operations as AB5 protests quiet down

The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to "free speech zones" away from terminal gates.

By Alejandra Salgado • July 26, 2022

Before Oakland, AB5 protests disrupted Los Angeles, Long Beach ports

Protests — and looming enforcement of the California labor law — already have shippers asking about rerouting cargo out of the state.

By Colin Campbell • July 25, 2022

Oakland port officials push for opening terminal access as trucking protests continue

Protesters were directed to expect compliance with AB5 and stop blocking terminal access, or face citations.

By Alejandra Salgado , Edwin Lopez • July 22, 2022

Port of Oakland is 'effectively shut down' as trucker protests persist

Protesters said they would continue to take action until they saw proof the governor's office would consider changing California's landmark labor law.

By Edwin Lopez • July 21, 2022

Truck traffic grinds to a halt at Port of Oakland due to protests

One terminal closed for the day on Tuesday as longshore workers declined to cross a protest line.

By Edwin Lopez • July 20, 2022

Port of Oakland closes night gates due to trucker protests

Protests over a California labor law have contributed to a rise in import container dwell times, according to project44 data.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2022

ILWU negotiations: White House watching 'as closely as they can be'

Union and management leaders are committed to reaching a new contract and not impeding the flow of goods, Port Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said.

By Colin Campbell • July 19, 2022

Empty containers buoy Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes to June record

Despite inflation and recession concerns, the results show "Americans are still spending on goods,” Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2022