DB Schenker adds instant online quotes for ocean, air freight

So far, the race to digitize freight processes from quotes to tracking has involved relatively few forwarders.

By Matt Leonard • July 30, 2019

West Coast ports blame tariffs for June import decline

The ports of Long Beach and Oakland and the Northwest Seaport Alliance saw declines large enough to offset modest increases at the Port of Los Angeles.

By Matt Leonard • July 29, 2019

PierPass traffic fee at Ports of LA, Long Beach to rise 1.9% in August

Traffic Mitigation Fees at the ports will increase by roughly $1 to $32.12 per TEU or $64.24 per 40-foot container.

By Morgan Forde • July 28, 2019

Rail service is at an all-time low, shippers tell House committee

The testimony supported the view that under the priorities inherent in precision-scheduled railroading, railroads are more focused on investors and regulators than customers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 26, 2019

Trucking groups lobby against excise tax on new trucks

The groups say the fee, which funds the Highway Trust Fund, could add thousands of dollars to the cost of a new heavy-duty truck or trailer, while getting rid of it would allow them to afford cleaner, safer trucks.

By Matt Leonard • July 26, 2019

FMCSA proposes dropping home-state requirement for CDLs

If approved, the rule could reduce the time and travel barriers applicants can encounter when applying for a license, thereby getting more truck drivers on the road and addressing personnel shortages.

By Morgan Forde • July 25, 2019

Norfolk Southern expects 2019 intermodal volume to exceed 2018

Executives took a more optimistic view than other Class I railroads and downplayed tempered forecasts for rail growth. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 25, 2019

E-commerce, larger ships increase real estate demand near ports

The expansion of the Panama Canal and the larger ships that followed have increased volume at East Coast ports by almost 47%, according to a new report, leading to port investments to handle added capacity. 

By Matt Leonard • July 25, 2019

DOL opinion clarifies 'sleeper berths' guidance for truck drivers

The letter reverses earlier guidance that said employers could only exclude eight hours of a worker's sleep time from pay in trips of 24 hours or longer. 

By Morgan Fecto • July 23, 2019

How to conduct a freight sustainability analysis

Taking a step-by-step approach to finding the biggest sources of emissions in freight transportation can benefit the business and the bottom line.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 23, 2019

Kansas City Southern reaps PSR benefits with revenue up despite flat volume

The railroad's second-quarter results offer further proof that precision-scheduled railroading principles are, so far, protecting profits from slowing volume. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2019

Union Pacific expects a normal peak season despite slow first half

UP's revenue decline was in line with CSX's reporting earlier this week. Analysts are still attempting to sniff out the source of "softness" in rail demand.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 19, 2019

Freight-on-demand apps challenge traditional brokers — but can they solve trucking capacity?

Startups say capacity issues lie in a lack of innovation, while traditional brokers argue digital freight apps simply match to the same pool of drivers.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 18, 2019

Owner-operators average higher income than company truck drivers

The autonomy to choose routes and loads often results in higher pay but also comes with the risks of business investment, according to new analysis from digital freight broker Convoy.

By Matt Leonard • July 17, 2019

Does your transportation provider prioritize safety?

The transportation provider you trust with your freight should support your safety efforts.

July 17, 2019

CSX lowers revenue projections due to 'puzzling' economy

The railroad originally projected revenue to be up 1-2% for the year but has now adjusted those predictions, expecting revenues to be down 1-2%.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 17, 2019

A top-10 brokerage firm enters the digital freight fray

GlobalTranz's launch of a digital freight matching platform is the culmination of years of data collection and fits with longstanding service goals, said the brokerage's CTO.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 16, 2019

Trucking data shows signs of recession

ACT research showed two quarters of negative sector growth, DAT reported a significant decline in year-over-year spot and load market rates and the Cass Freight Index for May 2019 said declining freight shipment levels point to a possible "economic contraction" in the coming year.

By Morgan Forde • July 15, 2019

The Panama Canal is thirsty. That's a problem for ocean carriers.

With one of the worst droughts in history, the canal is forced to place restrictions on the amount of cargo ships can carry.

By Matt Leonard • July 15, 2019

CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco formally sign on to GSBN blockchain platform

With two of the top 10 carriers signed on to both the Global Shipping Business Network and TradeLens platforms, a "winner" may not emerge. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 15, 2019

Barry moves north as freight services resume

As the Gulf Coast moves into damage assessment mode and freight movement resumes, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters the storm "could have played out very differently."

By Emma Cosgrove • July 15, 2019

Port of LA Harbor Commission stands by initial vote to approve Maersk terminal automation

The vote came after the Los Angeles City Council vetoed the board's previous decision to allow APM Terminals to use automated cargo handlers.

By Morgan Forde • July 12, 2019

Port of New Orleans closes to traffic as Tropical Storm Barry moves in

The port is closed to incoming traffic and cargo-loading at most terminals has ceased. The storm is expected to make landfall early Saturday morning.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated July 12, 2019

Report: 'Insider threat' emerges as new risk in cargo theft

88% of insider acts involved permanent staff, with the primary motivation being financial gain, according to BSI and TT Club.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 11, 2019

UP intermodal customers subject to new fees for no-shows

The new fees demonstrate the trade-off for shippers that comes with more exact and efficient rail service — trucks need to show up when they say they will.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 10, 2019