The FAA has charged Amazon over $800K in hazmat violations

In three years, Amazon has delivered eight improperly filed or packaged items to FedEx or UPS, at times causing personal damage.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2016

Ports urge passing infrastructure bill next month

The AAPA's requests to Congress were largely met, but the legislators will not reconvene to negotiate versions until after the presidential election. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2016

No more surprises: Shippers demand carrier transparency after Hanjin debacle

Hanjin's fall from grace left the industry in shock, making financial risk a key differentiator during shipper-carrier negotiations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2016

Aviation industry adopts cap-and-trade at global meeting

The agreement will cost the industry up to $6.2 billion, but is not expected to curb its rapid growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 10, 2016

Hanjin container pile-ups may lead to price surges as ports mull next steps

Large-scale disruptions often have long side effects, but as peak season nears ports are desperate to find ways to clear left-over Hanjin containers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 10, 2016

Struggling industry forces China's shipbuilders to consolidate

Beware the warning signs: shipbuilder consolidations signal the industry's turmoil is widespread and may still claim more victims.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 7, 2016

Hapag-Lloyd penalizes no-shows with surcharges in Asia

It's the second time in five years the company has attempted to introduce the surcharge, which aims to correct the industry's forecasting shortfalls.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 7, 2016

DSV CEO: Apps are no threat to freight forwarders

The chief executive of the world's fifth-largest freight forwarder provides an outlook for the sector in a recent Reuters interview.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 6, 2016

With sulfur cap pending, IMO releases emission reduction guidelines

Increased regulation means shippers may face increased pricing due to a sudden demand for clean energy.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 5, 2016

Southern ports aim to revolutionize food supply chain

A USDA pilot program, post-panamax infrastructure upgrades and increased investments are converging to make this possible.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 5, 2016

Industry awaits Maersk's move regarding Hanjin

The shipping line intends to wait until beleaguered shippers come knocking for a buyout, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 4, 2016

American Airlines seeks cold chain transport certification

Cold chain products' vulnerability to damage makes any official certification highly valuable for shippers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 4, 2016

Maersk reefer upgrade signals cold chain arms race

Cold chain transport is expected to grow significantly through 2020, and shipping lines are bidding to be the carrier of choice.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2016

South Africa accuses 5 shipping lines of price fixing

The allegations reflect rising distrust of the shipping industry as global trade falls.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2016

West Coast dockworker talks to start years before deadline

Last year's cargo slowdown due to delayed contract negotiations has prompted the groups to begin the next round three years early.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2016

SOLAS compliance deadline adds strain on shippers

The enforcement grace period for verifying container gross mass ends Saturday, sparking compliance concerns.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 29, 2016

DHL enters emergency shipment market with same day delivery

The new service targets high-value industries and offers full visibility during the express shipment.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 29, 2016

Customs expands expedited unloading program

The pilot program could reward long-term relationships with logistics providers.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 29, 2016

AAR president challenges proposals for STB re-regulation

As the Surface Transportation Board seeks to update its methodologies to better spot unfair practices, rail carriers protest change. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 28, 2016

Expansion-hungry Maersk sets sights on Hanjin assets

Meanwhile, a U.S. judge says Hanjin's restructuring plan is moving too quickly. 

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 26, 2016

Capital influx for Hanjin helps clear cargo

Cargo is beginning to be discharged at ports, but a new problem in the form of empty containers and storage fees arose last week.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016

Oakland port adopts night hours after trial shows smooth flow, lack of congestion

The global economy never closes. It looks like the ports are beginning to make that realization as well. 

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 22, 2016

In wake of Hanjin, shipping lines prep for consolidation

Maersk and CMA are among the shippers indicating acquisitions as part of an overall growth strategy. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 22, 2016

Hapag-Lloyd bets on reefer transport for growth

The shipping line ordered 5,750 new refrigerated containers and five new refrigerated vessels to begin sailing by the end of this year.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 21, 2016

New CA emission limits force business leaders into action

The Port of Los Angeles failed to meet emission reduction goals in July, prompting the installment of a special task force to ensure compliance.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 20, 2016