Preliminary plans for $1 trillion infrastructure agenda underway

As President Donald Trump begins to tackle the logistics of his massive plan, the Senate has started to work on funding details.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017

THE Alliance creates safety net in case of bankruptcy

Beyond a new network announcement, the shipping lines will create a joint fund to ensure cargo is delivered to the destination in case of bankruptcy.

By Edwin Lopez • March 10, 2017

In bid to sweeten sales, Coke app accelerates distribution to small retailers

The beverage giant would allow mom-and-pop businesses to request soda from local distributors, which would then bid to quickly fulfill the order in an Uber-like model.  

By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2017

Report: Financial waters remain rough for maritime carriers

Carriers have stepped up scrapping, consolidation and innovation after a tough 2016, but Alix Partners suggests shippers beware as it may not be enough.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

CSX appoints Harrison as CEO, marking the dawn of a new era

The new CEO seeks to adopt stricter timetables and lower costs for the East Coast railway, but may still resign if shareholders do not approve his compensation package.

By Edwin Lopez • March 7, 2017

Carriers prepare as port strikes in Spain threaten service

Nine days of union strikes will slow operations at Spain's Port of Algeciras, which is the port of call for seven services to the U.S.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 6, 2017

Maersk, IBM partner to boost supply chain transparency with blockchain

The transaction-based shared network promises to save the industry billions, but history shows industry-wide digitization may be far slower than the companies suggest.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 6, 2017

Air cargo industry must relieve itself of paperwork burden

A 20-step process to book a shipment is unacceptable in 2017, according to a committee of shippers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 3, 2017

Drewry: Alliances do not choose terminals based on ownership

If this holds true, ports should have nothing to fear from a consolidated industry.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 1, 2017

ILA president calls off port shutdown, aims to meet with Congress first

Union leaders will seek to meet with legislative leaders for help in addressing the local chapters' concerns, nixing unilateral action as an option.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 28, 2017

Shippers: ILA strike would cause undue harm to US economy

Anxiety reigns as shippers and others consider the repercussions of strike-induced port closures.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

Freightos unveils international freight price index, competing with SCFI

The cloud-based marketplace is providing shippers a free ocean shipping benchmark to bring greater transparency to the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

ABX pilots receive compensation for overtime, but pilot shortage remains an issue

The pilots serving an Amazon and DHL logistics provider will receive compensatory days off. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

Port authorities in GA, VA partner to bolster corridor's infrastructure

If approved, the East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement would improve the Southeast region's competitiveness as the ports adapt to handle larger vessels.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

Hanjin creditors will recover little as carrier's assets yield low liquidation value

The shipping giant's wake of unhappy creditors will be vast.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 24, 2017

Forwarders spend 24.4M hours a year managing carrier rates

Drewry and CargoSphere partnered to quantify the value of cloud-based freight management technology based on labor costs.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

Logistics firms feeling acquisitive to expand global freight reach

Logistics companies are utilizing an acquisition strategy to ramp up quickly.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 23, 2017

ILA employers say strike would violate master contract

The contract includes a no strike clause, but the ILA may have found a loophole.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 23, 2017

UPS testing drones that launch from delivery vehicles on routes

The HorseFly octocopter can carry a 10 pound package, fly for 30 minutes and recharge its power supply while docked on the roof of a package delivery vehicle.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 22, 2017

ILA plans to shut down East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, march on Washington

Protesting job loss and port mismanagement, the longshoremen aim to strike in the next 30 days.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 22, 2017

Top execs step down at CSX, paving the way for Harrison's takeover

However, various reports suggest the former Canada Pacific exec's railroad turnaround strategies may not work well in the U.S.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 22, 2017

EU to vote on Maersk, Hamburg Sud deal by March 27

Antitrust concerns could force the shipping line to divest assets, but current market conditions suggest otherwise.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 22, 2017

Amazon lowers free two-day shipping minimum for non-Prime members

Earlier this month, Wal-Mart swept away its shipping membership and declared two-day fulfillment “table stakes.” Amazon has just anted up.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2017

Logistically Minded: Hanjin's last breath

Hanjin Shipping will be officially liquidated following a protracted period of shifts for the shipping sector, but doubts linger over the industry's health.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 17, 2017

Hyundai Merchant Marine sets up for a comeback

An influx of capital, new port terminals and increased market share help HMM build up in advance of the industry's April renetworking.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 16, 2017