Airbus delivery targets in jeopardy in 2017 following supplier issues

The number two plane maker will be stretched this year, threatening overall profits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017

West Coast ports offer ILWU contract extension

Rank and file must still vote on the agreement, but non-controversial terms and early talks suggest a 2014-style port shutdown over terms will be averted.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017

Trade lane chaos from alliance reboot may last until June

Carrier sources told The Loadstar vessel delays are having a ripple effect throughout lanes, indicating the Shanghai congestion may just be the start of long frustrations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 28, 2017

Idled boxship numbers shrink with rise of new alliances

Supply and demand are finding a healthier balance in cargo, but shippers still have concerns about the industry's health.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 27, 2017

Chicago's Englewood neighborhood bears the brunt of Norfolk Southern's expansion

 A highly congested rail and passenger vehicle route highlights the rift between railroad interests and those of their home-owning neighbors.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 27, 2017

Ocean cargo supply-demand balance improved for the first time since 2011

After years of over 5% supply-side growth, the industry began to correct itself last year to drive better market conditions.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 26, 2017

Harrison's first remarks as CSX head reveal optimism for rail innovation

Will the new CEO succeed in turning the Class I railroad around?

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 24, 2017

More trade lanes suffer the side effects of new alliances

Congestion strikes the Shanghai port of Yangshan as the port adjusts to handle larger vessels and shippers rush to avoid rate increases.

By Edwin Lopez • April 21, 2017

United and Lufthansa go metal-neutral on air cargo

Air cargo is flying high as stronger demand pushes airlines to expand their global reach.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 21, 2017

Toyota, Port of Los Angeles jointly study feasibility of zero-emission trucks

The partners imagine a world without the 6% annual U.S. emissions from trucks, although Toyota's not alone in the race for clean trucking.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 2017

Shipping alliance prices rise; non-allianced stay stable

THE Alliance, the OCEAN Alliance and 2M demonstrate strength in numbers when it comes to pushing through rate increases.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017

Union Pacific investing in Positive Train Control infrastructure

A $923.1 million investment across five states is designed to enhance safety and productivity. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017

Report: Trade accounts for 35% of the rail industry's revenue

Despite shifting foreign policy, the industry is poised to shovel out billions of dollars for infrastructure supporting greater trade volumes and economic growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 18, 2017

Truck appointments help Port of NY-NJ cut turn time

The scheduling innovation is gaining acceptance by stakeholders as reduced congestion benefits all parties along the chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 18, 2017

FedEx seeks federal rules on autonomous trucks

A patchwork approach to regulation discourages testing, but may encourage innovation, placing the DOT in a tight spot if it seeks to regulate the topic further this year. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 13, 2017

Rickmers sinks as debt restructuring proposal fails

Another victim is claimed in the shifting watery landscape of the container shipping industry. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 13, 2017

Survey: Shippers unhappy with carrier customer service, financial stability

Relations between shippers and carriers are more fraught with distrust than a lack of transparency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 12, 2017

Freight rail enjoys low 2016 accident rate

Rail leads the way in American infrastructure when it comes to safety.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 12, 2017

FMC approves VA, GA port alliance

The strategic alliance permits the two port authorities to jointly market services, acquire equipment, meet with stakeholders and discuss best practices, but not collude on rates.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 11, 2017

Maersk, Hamburg Sud deal clears EU regulators on conditions

Hamburg Sud must retreat from five European trade consortia if Maersk is to acquire it, which could further reshuffle trade lanes.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 11, 2017

Swift, Knight Transportation merger creates top 5 trucking company

The two brands will continue to operate separately, but pledged to share business intelligence and best practices in the hopes of driving up efficiency.

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2017

Revised costs will delay GA port dredging by 2 years

The Army Corps of Engineers delivered unwelcome news to the Georgia Ports Authority, who must now fight for more funding and work through procurement regulations for its improvements.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 10, 2017

Maersk to divest Mercosul Line for Hamburg-Sud deal approval

The deal would have provided Maersk with an 80% market share in Brazilian shipping, given Hamburg Sud's ownership of top Brazilian carrier Aliança Navegaçao.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 10, 2017

Grupo Mexico buys Florida East Coast Railway

The Mexican mining conglomerate gains direct access to Florida Ports and U.S. East Coast connections with the purchase.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 7, 2017

Multitude of rail defects threaten increased oil shipments

Not only were defects discovered, but railroads failed to fix problems previously identified.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 7, 2017