Railroads should give workers the benefits they seek

It's time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.

By Eric R. Byer • Oct. 17, 2022

CMA CGM offers shippers sustainability incentives to speed container flow

The program provides 2.5 tons of carbon credits for each box returned early as major ports threaten fees on long-dwelling cargo.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 13, 2022

Air cargo spot rates keep falling with no sign of a peak season turnaround

As flight capacity continues to be reintroduced, shippers who didn’t bring in cargo early “are likely to find themselves in a stronger buying position,” said an industry expert.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2022

How the trucking industry is helping feed a million Floridians after Hurricane Ian

Operation BBQ Relief drew volunteer drivers from across the country to deliver much-needed food supplies in the storm’s aftermath.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 12, 2022

FMC proposal requires ocean carriers to give shippers more details on demurrage charges

The rule comes after the agency investigated practices into the fees, which are accrued when shippers don’t move cargo fast enough.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 11, 2022

Railroads back to bargaining table after large union rejects labor agreement

The National Railway Labor Conference, which is representing railroads in negotiations, said that "failed ratification does not present risk of an immediate service disruption.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2022

You can make sustainable maritime shipping choices

Companies make sustainable shipping choices that protect blue whales, blue skies.

Oct. 10, 2022

FAA directs $31M in grants to air cargo infrastructure projects

The funding will go to nine airports to improve the flow of goods throughout the U.S., the agency said in a news release.

By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2022

Port of New York and New Jersey implements revised container dwell fee

The new fee structure pushes ocean carriers to balance inbound and outbound volumes as the port works to reduce empty containers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2022

Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian

The storm ripped through Florida last week and halted delivery and transportation operations. Some areas still have service suspensions in place.

By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2022

Maersk Container Industry appoints new CEO

Søren Leth Johannsen will head the shipping line’s refrigerated container manufacturing subsidiary.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2022

BNSF plans $1.5B inland intermodal hub to ease port congestion

Instead of letting cargo crowd the docks in Los Angeles and Long Beach, the goal is to move goods further inland.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 3, 2022

Ocean carriers up blank sailings to brace for softening October demand

Shipping lines are strategically skipping ports and voyages to control capacity and influence rates after China's Golden Week.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2022

Ian prompts port, rail closures as it barrels toward the Carolinas

Terminals closed as hurricane-force winds are expected to batter the Southeast coast.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2022

MSC to launch air cargo service

The carrier joins Maersk and CMA CGM in expanding into air freight after pandemic-driven demand spikes.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2022

Shipper initiative targets zero emission trucking fleets by 2040

Ikea, Unilever and Maersk are among the founding members of a push to phase out the heaviest, most polluting freight vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2022

FMC proposal defines ‘unreasonable’ export rejections by ocean carriers

The new rule details criteria for violations under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and establishes a framework for proving improper refusals.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2022

San Pedro Bay ports see loaded import volumes drop in August

Looking ahead, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka projected the port would have “lighter numbers” for the rest of the year.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 20, 2022

White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations

Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022

Rail strike averted as employers, unions reach tentative deal

The deal is welcome relief for shippers who had warned that a shutdown of the nation's rail system would carry catastrophic impacts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Sept. 15, 2022

Air cargo volumes continue dip, but ‘seller’s market’ may soon return: Clive

August's volume drop was softer than the declines seen in June and July, which could be an early sign of demand and rates picking up as peak season nears.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2022

Railroads cut service in preparation for potential strike

Shippers are calling on Congress to intervene if railroads cannot reach an agreement with two of the largest unions by the end of the week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2022

Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina

The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 9, 2022

Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

Officials are rewriting the tariff after receiving input from ocean carriers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2022

3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports

The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 7, 2022