Why logistics startups are a hot investment

Technological expertise and an eye for inefficiencies drive new companies from innovation to acquisition.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 6, 2016

Hyundai Merchant Marine embarks on Hanjin rescue mission

Meanwhile, ports and competing shipping lines have tightened their restrictions for handling Hanjin cargo.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 2, 2016

Cloud-based TMS vendors expand target market

On-premise systems are losing their appeal for small and medium enterprises.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

Hanjin bankruptcy yields logistics disaster

Stranded containers, rising spot freight rates and contract challenges befell the supply chain this morning. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

West coast terminals table chassis fee

Yet the terminals affirmed their right to compensation since the machines occupy rentable space.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

Freightos deal sets up largest freight forwarding marketplace

The company's Expedia-like system aims to digitize freight forwarding.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

ELD rule could lead to 20% rate hike

The rule, coupled with a newly proposed speed-governor mandate, could induce a ground transport capacity crunch.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 31, 2016

Value of NAFTA freight trade fell for 18th straight month

Air cargo transport is the exception, according to the most recent BTS release.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Labor Day brings increased cargo theft risk

FWI Freight Watch recommends reinforcing security protocol in preparation for the holiday weekend.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Ports suffer from warehouse boom, on-demand supply chains

Retailers are stockpiling inventory and decreasing reliance on large container shipments.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Shippers rely on market-forces to cut CO2 emissions

In the absence of international regulation, five shippers developed a ranking system to factor carriers' sustainability scores into their procurement process.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 29, 2016

DOT proposal for speed-governed trucks could increase safety, but delay transport

Some operators worry mandatory speed caps would decrease overall freight transport capacity, while others espouse the safety and cost benefits.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2016

Atlas Air inks 5-year contract with FedEx

The freight aircraft operator seeks to become a lead provider for the express delivery market as companies look for peak season carriers.

By Robert DePaolo • Aug. 25, 2016

Union Pacific applies to run south Texas rail port

The railroad company has experience operating another international port in El Paso, but regulators must decide whether it's in the country's best interest. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 25, 2016

Data reveals 3 in 4 seaborne cargo incidents are preventable

The analysis reveals a need for clear shipping guidelines to properly declare and package goods.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 25, 2016

US cargo theft declines, but thieves are organizing

California and Texas remain the top locations for the crime, but shipments of electronic goods are increasingly targeted. 

By Robert DePaolo • Aug. 24, 2016

Shippers plan 'Dallas-to-Dock' service for plastics

The freight transport model lowers costs by streamlining logistics services from point of origin to destination.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 23, 2016

Jacksonville receives 3 new large-vessel cranes

Jacksonville is the latest Atlantic port to receive the large cranes and join the race to become a post-Panamax large-vessel hub.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 23, 2016

Updated deal allows US, Mexican air cargo flights access to all of each country's ports

The updated agreement will allow for greater travel speed and flexibility and facilitate cross-border direct to consumer shipments, according to the Mexican government.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 22, 2016

FMCSA will test whether drivers under 21 can handle interstate commerce

The pilot program would lift age restrictions for experienced drivers in order to address the trucking industry's shortage of drivers.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 22, 2016

Former freight train leader named Amtrak CEO

Charles Moorman's experience as head of Norfolk Southern could help lead passenger and freight railroads into a new era of cooperation and efficiency.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 22, 2016

Crowley Maritime's Jacksonville-Costa Rica route sets sail

Crowley's direct service will depart Costa Rica at the end of each week to accommodate perishable shipping preferences.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 19, 2016

Thieves take $150K in maple syrup from truck yard

Meanwhile, cargo theft is rising in Canada's southern neighbor. The U.S. lost $39 million worth of goods during the last quarter.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 18, 2016

Freight association challenges new on-time-performance rule

The challenge is part of a recent tug-of-war between freight and passenger trains to determine right of way. Losing the battle, freight trains are calling the courts.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 18, 2016

Cargo stranded, losses mount as CA wildfire blocks thoroughpass

The Blue Cut fire rages in over 30,000 acres disrupting rail and truck passage between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2016