Freight: Page 114
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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 -
Genesee & Wyoming acquires Providence and Worcester for $126M
The freight consolidation will help reduce congestion at major terminals now that a rail line can access both the New Haven and New London ports.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Trade groups protest shippers who flagrantly abuse lithium battery cargo regulations
The actions of a minority of shippers threatens all battery transport.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 16, 2016 -
UPS increases Worldwide Express Freight service to nine countries
The company's booming express freight service is often used to mitigate disruptions caused by inventory shortages or equipment failure.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 15, 2016 -
US exports to China must be certified as mosquito free
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition expressed concerns the new requirement for U.S. exports could add costs and time delays.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 13, 2016 -
Merger creates world's second-largest container logistics firm
If regulators clear the deal, newly-formed Hoover Ferguson Group would operate 78 service centers worldwide for more than $200 million in annual sales.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 12, 2016 -
New rules expand safety measures for rail transport of flammable liquids
The amended regulations are in compliance with the Fixing America's Surface Act passed last year.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 12, 2016 -
FMC: Foreign freight forwarders must register online
The Federal Maritime Commission will no longer accept fax, paper, or e-mail renewals for foreign-based, unlicensed Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 11, 2016 -
New cranes lead Charleston to eye future as large vessel hub
The South Carolina Port Authority received two new Panamax cranes last Friday as part of its plans to become the deepest East Coast port.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 10, 2016
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