Maersk's Damco enters digital freight forwarding market with Twill

The group is betting on small shippers and digitization for a new revenue stream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 6, 2017

Asia-Europe capacity crunch: Are the new alliances to blame?

Faced with up to 45% higher booking prices, shippers claim carriers could have done more to mitigate a capacity crunch ahead of the new alliance rollout.

By Edwin Lopez • April 6, 2017

Report: 3PLs distrust West Coast ports after labor, congestion disruptions

A legacy of disruptions on the West Coast has shippers looking for alternatives while ports race to improve reliability in order to maintain market share.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

Report: Trucking is not suited for full automation

Self-driving trucks have captured startups' imaginations, but a recent analysis by The Brookings Institution found the technology may be but a pipe dream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 4, 2017

Court rules AL fuel tax on CSX does not favor trucking

The case is but an episode in a long battle between trucking and rail to dominate surface transportation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 4, 2017

Shipping alliances set sail with new services, but shippers remain wary

The three major alliances' new services are officially underway, but shippers worry customer service will suffer as ports and carriers transition to a new system.

By Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2017

Industry fights CA container tax proposal, citing lack of evidence

History shows pointing to a lack of evidence is an effective way of defeating unpopular regulations, and the container tax has its fair share of enemies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 3, 2017

Yang Ming losses doubled in 2016; leveraged balance sheet concerns analysts

YMM maintains that the Taiwanese government offers its full support, but analysts argue that the company must raise cash soon.

By Andy Burt • March 31, 2017

Report: Marine ports and inland waterways not making the grade, per ASCE

Ports are faring better than waterways, but both are struggling for survival.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 29, 2017

Report: ASCE states that rail improvement requires multi-tiered approach

The state and regional level, combined with an appropriate regulatory environment, will help raise the standards for the eroding rail industry. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 28, 2017

American Trucking Association goes to Washington to discuss healthcare reform

Truck driving safety and maintenance of good health are at the forefront of the ATA's visit with President Trump.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • March 27, 2017

Logistically Minded: How ports drive economic growth, the great infrastructure debate

A regional spotlight by the Philly Fed also reflects various ways manufacturers are working to address the talent crisis.

By Edwin Lopez • March 24, 2017

Chassis providers raise rates as operating costs increase

Higher labor costs and a war with terminal providers over chassis storage fees are likely causes for the rate increase this year.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 23, 2017

Maersk, Hamburg Sud merger decision pushed to April 10 amid new concessions

Antitrust concerns over the two lines' market share, particularly in South America, likely drove the concessions.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 23, 2017

Ports' role in the economy highlighted in bid for infrastructure repair

Port infrastructure has a nationwide impact on businesses and communities.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 23, 2017

US launches ocean transport price fixing probe, subpoenas 4+ carriers

Maersk Line, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and Evergreen Marine were among those subpoenaed last week as shippers worry rates are being artificially inflated.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 22, 2017

Contracting startup raises $8.5M to enforce shipper-carrier terms

The New York Shipping Exchange proposes fixed rates and financial penalties for shipper no-shows and carrier roll-overs.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 22, 2017

Amazon to sort at DHL facility as new air cargo hub is built

As Amazon builds out its logistics capacity, it continues to rely on established parcel carriers who appear unfazed by competition.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 21, 2017

The missing piece: The infrastructure needed to make forwarding visibility stick

Shippers, carriers and forwarders must all buy into digitization if the industry is to reap its benefits.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

How technology seeks to optimize the freight forwarding process

New actors aim to reduce waste in the brokerage process using data, apps and online marketplaces.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

Why freight forwarders are not threatened by automation

Digitization promises great opportunities for the freight forwarder, but the market challenges may be even greater.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

Is freight forwarding at a crossroads due to new technology?

Technology companies promise to disrupt the freight forwarder but success is not guaranteed. 

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2017

Maersk joins Ericsson, Plug and Play to launch supply chain startup accelerator

The companies will gain access to cutting edge technology while startups receive mentorship and potential investment through the program. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

European air cargo transporters fined for role in price-fixing cartel

Anti-competitive behavior ultimately erodes market stability and creates distrust in supply chains that demand transparency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Dockworkers call off Spain port strikes, head back to table

Global supply chains skirted nine days of disruption, but the issues that led to the strikes are far from over.

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2017