LTL carrier sues Amazon Fulfillment over contract breach, 'bullying'

Aggressive tactics and unapproved contract changes are commonplace when smaller companies partner with high-volume buyers, but illicit nonetheless.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 16, 2017

Cargolux, Emirates SkyCargo partner, expanding air freight networks

As passenger airlines invest in cargo capacity, freight airlines seek larger networks, providing the grounds for a win-win deal.

By Edwin Lopez • May 12, 2017

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

DP World app allows container tracking at terminals

While yet to reach the U.S., the app provides much needed visibility into container terminals and could encourage other operators to follow suit.

By 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

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

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

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

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

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

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