Freight: Page 100
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Maersk CEO: 'The container market is clearly improving'
The shipping line may have recorded a loss in Q1 due to fuel price increases, but supply and demand fundamentals are laying the foundation for higher profits.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 12, 2017 -
Are US ports ready for the big ship era?
New alliances led to greater April volumes at the Port of Long Beach, raising questions as to whether ports are prepared to handle the implications.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 11, 2017 -
Air cargo stakeholders clamor for digital portal
As air cargo labors under lack of modernization, 80% of stakeholders at an event said they would be willing to help create a new system.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017 -
The big-ship era arrives to the US East Coast
The Port of Virginia received a 13,092 TEU vessel Monday, marking the beginning of the coast's post-Panamax era.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017 -
Uber CEO teases its freight venture on Twitter
The company is not shy about its freight ambitions, but can it surpass the challenges that beleaguered its Uber-for-Trucking competitors?
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017 -
Celadon turns away from owner-operator model
The trucking company is suffering from high variable costs associated with independent workers, casting doubt on whether such a model is actually cheaper than hiring company drivers.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017 -
A private enterprise plan seeks to help railroads avoid Chicago congestion, for a price
From Illinois to Texas, industry leaders grow desperate for infrastructure improvements to maintain economic growth.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017 -
Supply chain congestion grows as a side effect of new alliances
Port congestion is spreading from Shanghai to other ports in the U.S. and China, as dockworkers adjust to new processes and alliances.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017 -
Knight-Swift merger receives green light from FTC
The speedy approval highlights the fragmented nature of the industry as well as the companies' priorities.
By Edwin Lopez • May 4, 2017 -
Big ships may call on Port of NY-NJ by July
The big ship era is coming to the East Coast's largest port six months early thanks to an expedited bridge-raising project.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 4, 2017 -
Truckers fear ELD mandate's side effects, aggravated capacity crunch
An open letter to President Trump details the myriad concerns facing truck drivers as they prepare for the ELD mandate later this year.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • May 4, 2017 -
Rising truck collisions in booming regions: A regulatory paradox
As California's Inland Empire benefits from high growth, truckers and regulators face the unwelcome challenge of rising accident rates despite safety-first regulations.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017 -
UPS air maintenance workers on path to strike
If the two parties cannot resolve healthcare issues next week, union members say they will petition the government to permit an official strike.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017 -
FMC rejects Japanese lines' merger over jurisdiction concerns
The K Line, NYK and MOL deal's fate now lies in the hands of a very skeptical Justice Department, which is concurrently investigating the industry for price fixing.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2017 -
Port of Portland feels threat of bigger vessels
As the industry moves towards larger container ships, ports are faced with uncertainty in how to move forward.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 2, 2017 -
Yang Ming's financial struggles require new equity capital infusion
Less than one year after Hanjin, shippers are growing concerned about the Taiwanese shipper's outlook.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017 -
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
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