Hamburg Sud may be for sale, Maersk Line among potential buyers

The world's seventh-largest shipping line by capacity prefers a sale to weathering the industry consolidation, according to reports.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2016

Ohio River gridlock shows need for multimodal infrastructure investments

A focus on infrastructure expansion rather than maintenance has left America's waterways behind.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2016

Court orders striking pilots back to work in time for holidays

The court order issued Wednesday acknowledged a prolonged strike would have caused "irreperable harm" to countless businesses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 28, 2016

FLSA overtime rule injunction puts supply chain workforce, budget planning in limbo

A surprise ruling by Obama appointee Judge Amos Mazzant puts months of business planning in jeopardy, but the injunction may help businesses in the long run. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Nov. 28, 2016

Alliances show preference for Panama over Suez

An analysis of the routes proposed by the new alliances shows 75% of Asia-U.S. East Coast service loops will prioritize the Panama Canal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 23, 2016

Korea Line purchases Hanjin assets as the bankrupt carrier looks for a way out of its debt

The bulk carrier did not purchase all of the assets guaranteed by the South Korean court, however, leaving the stake in a Long Beach terminal and five vessels temporarily untouched.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 23, 2016

Ports of LA, Long Beach to report cargo dwell times monthly

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association's monthly reports will help the ports and shippers alike as data analytics can help forecast delays better and reduce inefficiencies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 22, 2016

Cargo blimps to take flight in Canada soon

Lockheed Martin received its first order for 10 hybrid airships, which will help transport rare mineral equipment to remote areas in Quebec.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 22, 2016

Ports push multimodal projects in policy brief to Trump administration

The American Association of Port Authorities highlighted the importance of sustainability, resilience and modernization to global competitiveness.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 21, 2016

Hanjin: A timeline of actions and disruptions

We take a look back at the major events since the shipping line's entry into receivership.

By Jordan Branch • Nov. 21, 2016

2M Alliance may not partner with Hyundai Merchant Marine

The news may not indicate a change in the status quo, but it could show a preference by Maersk and MSC to expand their alliance's capacity through acquisitions rather than partnerships. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 18, 2016

Taiwan bails out struggling Evergreen and Yang Ming Transport lines

Taiwan acts to prevent another Hanjin.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 17, 2016

DOE awards Purdue $5 million to study truck platooning

The university will test fuel-saving and V2V communication technology through simulations and real-world testing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 17, 2016

Port of Virginia acquires $217M worth of automated stacking cranes

As expansion continues over the next five years, 86 new automated stacking cranes will be invaluable.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 17, 2016

Should supply chains worry about a potential UPS air worker strike?

The vote to strike is a routine show of solidarity among unions, according to UPS.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2016

Survey: 40% of shippers now negotiate freight rates monthly

Great shifts in the shipping industry over recent months may indicate it's time for a renewed conversation over contract rates.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2016

How UPS stays steady in center of e-commerce shipping storm

Despite Amazon's shipping ambitions and myriad other forces driving market upheaval, UPS continues to invest in a future defined by e-commerce opportunities and obstacles.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2016

Trump names former rail lobbyist to lead transportation team transition

Martin Whitmer's influence could tip the Department of Transportation's preference toward more highway, road and rail infrastructure projects.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2016

Hapag-Lloyd: Overcapacity drove freight rates down 17.7% in Q3

Hanjin's bankruptcy, the merger between Japanese lines and the increase of vessel sharing agreements all appear to be tied to a single-event: the expansion of the Panama canal.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 15, 2016

Korea Line wins bid for Hanjin's assets

The bulk container shipper beat out Hyundai Merchant Marine in a surprise court decision.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2016

US voters approved $201B for transportation projects on Election Day

Infrastructure has been a major talking point this election cycle, which has construction companies optimistic about an increase in future work.

By Emily Peiffer , Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 11, 2016

South Korea reveals final bidders for Hanjin's assets

One of either Hyundai Merchant Marine or Korea Line will buy Hanjin's Trans-Pacific vessels and ports.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 11, 2016

Shipper concerns over price-fixing are unfounded, says FMC

Consolidation may increase rates in order to boost carrier solvency, but the practice is not anti-competitive, according to the FMC chairman.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 9, 2016

Maersk to reduce emissions in cooperation with west coast ports

The ports will provide $1 million, which will be used toward the installation of high-tech equipment to track vessel emissions and energy efficiency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 9, 2016

THE Alliance details its 31 services set to launch in April

THE Alliance's network will be the third largest in terms of capacity and service 20 ports within the U.S. and Canada.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 9, 2016