Freight: Page 2
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Farmers can ship and haul with new digital booking tool
The Indigo Transport platform works similarly to other digital freight-booking platforms such as Convoy and Uber Freight and seeks to streamline the first mile.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 01, 2019
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Uber Freight asks drivers to rate shipper facilities
The ratings are intended to inform shippers as to what drivers look for in a facility so they can make changes and better attract drivers to their loads.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019
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Freight, package delays expected due to winter storm Jayden
Multiple rail companies say they expect delays as a result of the record-breaking cold gripping many parts of the country, and the Postal Service won't be making deliveries in many locations.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 31, 2019
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Truck drivers may refuse to enter terminal at Port of Baltimore
The drivers claim they're stuck in the middle of a labor dispute, leading to wait times up to seven hours outside the Seagrit Marine Terminal.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2019
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Port of Oakland makes truck turn times public
Truckers, dispatchers and shippers can now plan schedules around the length of time a truck will take to move through a marine terminal.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2019
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After 'Big Bang' in 2018, trucking market corrects
A DAT forecast projects shippers will pay 3% to 5% more in contract rates this year to avoid the spot rate premiums that dominated 2018.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 29, 2019
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MSC gets $439M loan for 86 scrubbers
The scrubbers are part of MSC's plan for complying with new sulfur regulations taking effect in 2020.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 29, 2019
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Union Pacific's customer conversations 'haven't been easy' amid PSR transition
CEO Lance Fritz said he's focused on efficiencies and improvement, as the railroad gradually implements precision scheduled railroading in three phases.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 28, 2019
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Air freight growth at a standstill amid trade tensions
Peak season, normally a boon for air cargo, was overshadowed by trade concerns such as U.S.-China tariffs and the upcoming Brexit deadline.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 28, 2019
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Maersk CEO: Imports to the US will drop
Søren Skou said he anticipates a downturn in U.S. imports in the "coming quarters" but expects little impact to Maersk in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 28, 2019
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Ryder expands truck-sharing platform to Florida
Fleets with idle trucks and trailers can use Ryder's COOP platform to rent their equipment for additional revenue.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 25, 2019
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Cargo surge leads to congestion at Southern California ports
A renewed tariff rush, the pre-Chinese New Year import surge and limited equipment is leading to congestion in Los Angeles and Long Beach.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 24, 2019
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80% of UK port leaders unprepared for Brexit
U.K. ports and businesses may struggle with the demands of importing and exporting if a hard Brexit results in nine weeks.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 24, 2019
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Deep DiveHow should shippers prepare? 6 questions about IMO 2020
As carriers adjust to low-sulfur regulations, shippers and supplier industries must follow suit, creating lingering questions of whether the supply chain will be ready for the upcoming shift on Jan. 1, 2020.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 24, 2019
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Canadian railroads to be investigated for freight discrimination
Canadian National and Canadian Pacific have pledged to fully comply with the investigation and the stakes are high — especially if the result could trigger more regulation.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2019
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Trucking shipments fall year-over-year for first time in 2 years
Analysts from the Cass Freight Index said the dip suggests the U.S. economy "may have reached its short-term expansion limit."
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 22, 2019
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Report: Amazon ramps up ocean shipping services
Amazon appears to aim for for greater control of the first mile as it accelerates its freight forwarding business.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 22, 2019
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Novo Nordisk stockpiles insulin over worries of no-deal Brexit
The pharmaceutical company plans to increase its insulin stockpiles to 18 weeks — compared to typical levels around seven weeks.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 22, 2019
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CSX exec issues apology to shippers for 'collateral damage' of PSR transition
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mark Wallace said the railroad is renewing its focus on customer service and aiming to be an integral part of the entire supply chain.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 18, 2019
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Ocean Alliance extends deal until 2027
The operational agreement between CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen and OOCL was renewed early — it did not expire until 2023.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 18, 2019
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CSX 'hopes' no more lanes will be cut soon
Railroad executives said they're focused on "delivering superior service" and converting more shippers from truck to rail.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 17, 2019
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BNSF chair: Railroading is in a sweet spot ... Don't screw it up
Matthew Rose painted a sunny picture of the industry he's leaving but offered warnings for those attempting to build on current good times.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 17, 2019
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Maersk, HMM, ZIM to charge 'street turn' fees in the US
As some shipping lines announce new fees for round-trip use of containers and chassis, others prepare to digitalize the process.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 16, 2019
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What drives retailers to seek supply chain visibility?
The majority of retailers appear to have gotten the message that visibility is a must whether trying to withstand new tariffs or exploring new fulfillment models.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2019
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Report: Skills testing delays truckers entering the workforce
Carriers are raising wages and offering bonuses, but they may not be enough to offset delays resulting from testing backlogs.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 11, 2019