Long Beach City Council votes to study port automation

Councilmember Rex Richardson said the transition to automation at the nation's ports "has a lot of people on edge" and a study could help the city to better understand the impact on local jobs.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 22, 2019

XPO reaches $5.5M misclassification settlement

The average payout will be $935.18 for 3,772 plaintiffs, who accused XPO of breaking California labor laws in a class-action suit. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 22, 2019

KeepTruckin adds feature to minimize trucking delays

Fleet management and freight booking platforms are beginning to incorporate facility-rating features into their products in an effort to cut down on dwell time. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 21, 2019

FMCSA schedules public hearings on HOS changes

The first hearing will be held Friday in Dallas, and the second in September in Washington, D.C.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2019

Uber Freight's new web portal moves management from app to desktop

After spending time with fleet managers and dispatchers, Uber realized much of its users work from a desktop computer and not a mobile phone. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2019

No growth in air cargo for 8th straight month in June

Air freight volume for the first half of 2019 was down 3.6% compared to the same period last year.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 19, 2019

UPS expands pilot with autonomous trucking company TuSimple after seeing 10% fuel savings

UPS has been working with the company since May 2019 and has used TuSimple's autonomous trucks to haul loads overnight between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

By Morgan Forde • Updated March 6, 2020

UK plans for express medical products shipping service ahead of Brexit

The announcement of the shipping service comes as the government, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, steps up no-deal scenario preparations and downplays risks.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 16, 2019

Maersk: Trade war could pull down container volumes

The carrier's CEO said the newly announced China tariffs could result in volumes dropping by 1% by this time next year.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 15, 2019

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020

5 questions and answers about Hong Kong protests' impact on supply chains

Flights are resuming at the major transit hub, but the ripple effects of delays and the possibility of continued protests could affect global trade flows on multiple freight modes. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 14, 2019

Senator, associations draft bill to address discrimination against women in trucking

The bill, not yet formally announced, would establish a Women in Trucking Advisory Board to investigate barriers women face in the trucking industry. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 12, 2019

Hong Kong airport faces 2nd day of disruption

The airport suspended all passenger check-ins Tuesday as the result of ongoing protests in the city and airport terminals. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 13, 2019

CN, CSX to team up on intermodal service

The service, which begins in October, will connect Montreal and southern Ontario to northeastern U.S. ports, aiming to take freight off the highways and onto the rails. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 12, 2019

CMA CGM rolls out fully electronic bills of lading

The carrier announced a suite of upgrades to its eBusiness platform this week in an ongoing bid to advance digitalization and efficiency.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 9, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd freight rates rise 5% amid high demand

The German container line warned ongoing global trade tensions could have a negative impact on volumes, and in turn, rates. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 8, 2019

Groendyke Transport's 'inflexible leave policy' application violated disability discrimination laws, EEOC says

The lawsuit is just the latest example of the fight between carriers and the labor they hire as drivers seek better treatment and benefits. 

By Lisa Burden , Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019

Kodiak is hauling freight with self-driving trucks in Texas

The tech startup currently has eight autonomous trucks and is hauling intrastate cargo with plans to grow as a carrier by adding more.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019

Schneider shuts down First to Final Mile delivery due to 'poor operating performance'

The service, which focuses on deliveries of home goods and bulky items, resulted in $13 million losses in the first and second quarters of the year. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 5, 2019

High waters hit river logistics, hold back ag shippers

Snowmelt, persistent rain throughout the spring and a few strong summer storms caused a backlog of hundreds of barges, making for congested waterways once levels normalized. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 5, 2019

Trucking demand continues to show weakness in July

Lower demand and spot rates have created a market favorable for shippers, but there are differing opinions on whether to use the term "freight recession."

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 5, 2019

Analysis: One-third of Class 8 truck miles are driven empty

While industry estimates are typically around 20% for empty miles, an analysis from Convoy finds the figure is closer to 33%.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 1, 2019

Why BNSF is bucking the PSR trend and adding logistics centers

As other Class I railroads shed lines and close yards, BNSF is adding logistics centers to serve customers, with the most recent addition outside of Denver.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2019

Ports of Virginia, Savannah see record volumes

Stockpiling due to tariffs and port infrastructure investments drove high import volumes at the two ports. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 1, 2019

Carriers ask Panama Canal to push back start date for new toll structure

The Panama Canal has proposed a new rate structure that would take effect the same day as the new IMO regulations. Carriers say they need more time to prepare.

By Matt Leonard • July 31, 2019