Freight: Page 2
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New York's plan to reduce truck traffic with barges moves ahead
The RFP is part of the Freight NYC plan, which aims to modernize the city's freight system to keep up with growing last mile demand while mitigating road congestion.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019 -
Canadian National acquires trucking firm TransX
The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019 -
Contentious hearing unfolds on automation at Port of Los Angeles
APM Terminals wants to automate parts of the cargo handling process. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union is fighting against the plan. A Board of Commissioners has a decision to make.
By Matt Leonard • March 25, 2019 -
West Coast imports slip in February after 'global trade frenzy'
Volumes at East Coast ports rose year-over-year, but they may soon be headed for the same downturn as their West Coast counterparts.
By Matt Leonard • March 25, 2019 -
Shippers flock to trucking spot market amid Midwest floods
Record flooding in Nebraska and beyond could change the freight demand dynamics in the Midwest at a crucial point in the agricultural calendar.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 25, 2019 -
BLS disputes reports of widespread truck driver shortage
Economic calculations and data paint one picture, but anecdotes from those on the front lines of the supply chain show a different reality.
By Rich Weissman • March 22, 2019 -
EU agrees to Brexit deadline extension
If Theresa May's agreement fails for the third time, the U.K. would exit without a deal or put forward another agreement, the Prime Minister said.
By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019 -
Port of Charleston plans for downturn after record-setting months
The South Carolina Port Authority expects trade uncertainty to bring import volumes from March through May below what was forecast.
By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019 -
Flooding halts railroads, cripples agriculture along Missouri River
After a harsh winter, this disaster is essentially adding up to an entire first quarter deflated by supply chain disruptions for the area.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019 -
Maersk joins alliance supporting low-carbon transport
The world's largest container shipping line is often seen as a leader in innovation and sustainability, taking its goals beyond the requirements of the International Maritime Organization.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 21, 2019 -
Supreme Court will not review California's driver classification standards
The denial by the U.S. Supreme Court is another victory for California's standards for who may be classified as a contractor and who is an employee.
By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019 -
Truck turn times improve with Port of Virginia reservation system
The system has been running for one year at two terminals and is now handling 70% of truck capacity at the port.
By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019 -
State Department backs plan for postal treaty countries to set own rates
The Trump administration says the current rate structure of the Universal Postal Union is unfair, allowing Chinese retailers to ship to the U.S. at such a low price that it puts American companies at a disadvantage.
By Matt Leonard • March 19, 2019 -
Weather or trade? Cause of rail volume dip 'impossible to know'
Intermodal shipments, though not immune to the forces that stifle rail traffic, are proving to be less susceptible, even as their prolific rise of 2018 subsides.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 18, 2019 -
How shippers can navigate trucking labor disputes
Strikes by truck drivers can cost billions and leave manufacturers scrambling to meet customer demands.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 18, 2019 -
Boeing pauses delivery of 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Airlines can seek compensation from Boeing when a fleet of aircraft is grounded, which could end up costing the company billions.
By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2019 -
FMCSA will use ELD data to amend HOS rules
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Ray Martinez has recently been dropping breadcrumbs at industry events about possible new proposed hours of service rules.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 15, 2019 -
CMA CGM, Ikea, Port of Rotterdam to test new sustainable fuel
The new biofuel promises significant carbon reductions and does not require any engine modifications, but it's not immediately clear what the final product would cost.
By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019 -
Air freight demand falls amid weak trade
The International Air Transport Association projected "little prospect" of a rebound for air freight unless trade tensions like Brexit and tariffs diminish.
By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2019 -
Will shipper-carrier tension melt away in favor of collaboration?
A noticeable sense of underlying tension among supply chain partners permeated sessions at TPM 2019 in Long Beach, California.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 11, 2019 -
Solving intermodal's visibility 'black hole'
GE's Port Optimizer gathers and shares data across all stakeholders in the intermodal supply chain, but experts argue the drive must come from shippers.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 07, 2019 -
FMCSA eases rules to upgrade from class B to class A CDL
The change is one of several regulatory attempts to ease the nationwide commercial driver shortage.
By Matt Leonard • March 07, 2019 -
Infrastructure, congestion cost carriers billions in fuel
Highway congestion costs trucking companies billions in additional fuel spend, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 06, 2019 -
Maersk CEO promises instant booking on most shipments by mid-year
The carrier is advancing its digital processes and visibility in an effort to become more customer centric and provide end-to-end solutions, CEO Søren Skou said at TPM 2019.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 05, 2019 -
Digital freight brokerage: a crowded field that could have many winners
Open questions remain about how startups will disrupt the status quo, but some shippers, including Anheuser-Busch, are all in.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 05, 2019
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