Freight: Page


  • Fast & Furious: Truckers push back on regulations

    Drivers' associations are intensifying their battle against federal safety rules requiring speed limiters and electronic logging devices.

    By Sept. 15, 2016
  • Hanjin liquidation likely as South Korea dismisses bailout

    The South Korean President accused the company of complacency while Hanjin pledged to resolve the shipping crisis.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016
  • Slowed maritime trade forces shippers into more alliances, port deals

    Decreased maritime freight volumes are placing a premium on contracts to secure long-term service.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016
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    Houston explores electric 'Freight Shuttle System' to reduce congestion

    The system also aims to save money, improve delivery times and reduce emissions. 

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016
  • Report: No impact on cargo ship imports despite Hanjin demise

    U.S. cargo ships are actually strong this month in light of the bankruptcy.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016
  • Hanjin vessels begin unloading following bankruptcy rulings

    Various rulings from courts in the U.S. and Korea provided Hanjin the solvency and protection to begin unloading stranded goods.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016
  • BNSF counters freight market slump with new services

    The railway is marketing its "underutilized capacity" to agricultural exporters in need of quick transport during the fall harvest.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016
  • Customs provides hint of clarity as US awaits Hanjin bankruptcy decision

    Confusion abounds over the legal processes required to import goods stranded, diverted or in transit on Hanjin ships.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016
  • Zika inspections will only apply to FL exports

    China agreed to regionalize its requirement after review of data provided by the Center for Disease Control.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016
  • Rival shippers seek to fill capacity gap left by Hanjin

    Maersk and MSC announced new Transpacific routes to help exporters ship goods post-Hanjin.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 7, 2016
  • US bankruptcy court prevents Hanjin ship arrests

    The goods aboard the ships may still not be released, however.

    By , Geri Spieler • Sept. 7, 2016
  • Hanjin moves to save seized ships

    South Korea will raise $90 million and file legal action in 10 countries to provide help to the beleaguered company.

    By Geri Spieler • Sept. 6, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    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 Aug. 30, 2016
  • Labor Day brings increased cargo theft risk

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

    By Aug. 30, 2016
  • Ports suffer from warehouse boom, on-demand supply chains

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

    By 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 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 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