Trucking industry takes to the Hill with 'competing ideas'

Eight witnesses from the trucking industry discussed everything from hours of service to truck weight in a House Transportation Committee meeting this week.  

By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019

Lufthansa Cargo launches new e-commerce unit

As e-commerce parcel volumes grow and brands seek to reach increasingly international customer bases, Lufthansa's air cargo unit has launched a dedicated subsidiary called "heyworld" to serve online retailers. 

By Morgan Forde • June 12, 2019

Northwest Seaport Alliance expands hours to improve turn times

The nighttime hours are starting at Terminal 18, which broke volume records in 2018.

By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019

Inventories grew by $123.7B in first quarter

This was the third straight quarter in which inventories grew by tens of billions of dollars as companies import goods ahead of tariffs.

By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2019

NRF predicts US imports will climb as trade war continues

The tariff rate increase on $200 billion in Chinese goods was delayed until Saturday, but this small stay won't keep retailers from upping their imports, according to the National Retail Federation. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 10, 2019

Report: Uber Freight offers below-market rates to shippers

By maintaining pricing below its competitors, Uber Freight is running a play common among tech companies looking to disrupt a market. But this also means profitability is far away, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 6, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd introduces container tracking, starting with 100K reefers

The technology will allow shippers to see the location, temperature and other information related to their cargo.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2019

Van, reefer truck demand grows from April to May

Year-over-year, load-to-truck ratios fell dramatically, and the Cass Freight Index said declines in freight volumes point to "possible economic contraction."

By Matt Leonard • June 4, 2019

CMA CGM ups cost-cutting intensity, streamlines routes

The carrier plans to use the tactics of simplified service, technological improvements and reduced energy consumption to save $1.5 billion in operating costs.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 30, 2019

Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group

The group will invest 500 million euros ($556 million) with the goal of getting level four autonomous trucks on the road within the next decade. 

By Matt Leonard • May 30, 2019

Trade war unpredictability has ocean shippers, carriers bracing for the worst

Freight volumes are expected to decline if the fourth list of tariffs is approved and the deadlock between Washington and Beijing deepens, according to an analysis by Drewry.

By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2019

CMA CGM, MSC complete integration with Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens

TradeLens now includes more than 10 ocean carriers and incorporates data from 600 ports and terminals capturing nearly half of global ocean freight, according to the announcement.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Oct. 15, 2020

CMA CGM adds 50K container trackers to its fleet

Many container lines have invested in IoT tracking technology, which gives shippers greater insight and visibility into the status of their cargo shipments.

By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019

Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS

The company began its transition to natural gas in 2013 and now sees it as a way to improve its carbon footprint while saving costs.

By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019

UPS to make largest purchase of renewable natural gas in US history

The 170-million-gallon purchase is the next step in UPS' investment in an RNG pipeline and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019

Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend

The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.

By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019

Teamsters oppose proposed FMCSA pilot to lower driver age to 18

Public comments on the program indicate opposition to putting younger drivers behind the wheel of semi trucks for interstate commerce. 

By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019

Logistics companies call for 'basic infrastructure' investments

Sound infrastructure will be necessary to handle the large volume of trucks on the roads — driverless or not.

By Morgan Forde • May 17, 2019

Maersk doubles down on logistics with integration of Inland Services

The restructuring of the APM Terminals division offers Maersk greater connections between sea and land, beyond the port of call.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019

FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot

Proponents of the change say it would get more drivers on the road at a time when the industry struggles to fill roles.

By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019

CMA CGM, others join Digital Container Shipping Association bringing carrier count to 9

To be effective, the effort to create digital standards for the ocean shipping industry requires buy-in from as many carriers as possible.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 15, 2019

CN acquires intermodal division of Alberta-based trucking firm

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 • May 14, 2019

Air cargo shows slight growth for 1st time in 4 months

Global indicators paint a bleak picture for air cargo demand, and the International Air Transport Association said "growth is likely to remain subdued" in the near future.

By Matt Leonard • May 13, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd paints calm picture even as IMO 2020 looms

The carrier is passing much of the extra cost related to low-sulfur regulation preparations on to shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 10, 2019

Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs

Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments. 

By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2019