EU agrees to Brexit deadline extension

If Theresa May's agreement fails for the third time, the U.K. would exit without a deal or put forward another agreement, the Prime Minister said. 

By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019

Port of Charleston plans for downturn after record-setting months

The South Carolina Port Authority expects trade uncertainty to bring import volumes from March through May below what was forecast.

By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019

Flooding halts railroads, cripples agriculture along Missouri River

After a harsh winter, this disaster is essentially adding up to an entire first quarter deflated by supply chain disruptions for the area. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019

Maersk joins alliance supporting low-carbon transport

The world's largest container shipping line is often seen as a leader in innovation and sustainability, taking its goals beyond the requirements of the International Maritime Organization. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 21, 2019

Supreme Court will not review California's driver classification standards

The denial by the U.S. Supreme Court is another victory for California's standards for who may be classified as a contractor and who is an employee.

By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019

Truck turn times improve with Port of Virginia reservation system

The system has been running for one year at two terminals and is now handling 70% of truck capacity at the port.

By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019

State Department backs plan for postal treaty countries to set own rates

The Trump administration says the current rate structure of the Universal Postal Union is unfair, allowing Chinese retailers to ship to the U.S. at such a low price that it puts American companies at a disadvantage.

By Matt Leonard • March 19, 2019

Weather or trade? Cause of rail volume dip 'impossible to know'

Intermodal shipments, though not immune to the forces that stifle rail traffic, are proving to be less susceptible, even as their prolific rise of 2018 subsides.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 18, 2019

How shippers can navigate trucking labor disputes

Strikes by truck drivers can cost billions and leave manufacturers scrambling to meet customer demands.

By Barry Hochfelder • March 18, 2019

Boeing pauses delivery of 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Airlines can seek compensation from Boeing when a fleet of aircraft is grounded, which could end up costing the company billions.

By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2019

FMCSA will use ELD data to amend HOS rules

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Ray Martinez has recently been dropping breadcrumbs at industry events about possible new proposed hours of service rules.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 15, 2019

CMA CGM, Ikea, Port of Rotterdam to test new sustainable fuel

The new biofuel promises significant carbon reductions and does not require any engine modifications, but it's not immediately clear what the final product would cost. 

By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019

Air freight demand falls amid weak trade

The International Air Transport Association projected "little prospect" of a rebound for air freight unless trade tensions like Brexit and tariffs diminish. 

By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2019

Will shipper-carrier tension melt away in favor of collaboration?

A noticeable sense of underlying tension among supply chain partners permeated sessions at TPM 2019 in Long Beach, California. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 11, 2019

Solving intermodal's visibility 'black hole'

GE's Port Optimizer gathers and shares data across all stakeholders in the intermodal supply chain, but experts argue the drive must come from shippers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 7, 2019

FMCSA eases rules to upgrade from class B to class A CDL

The change is one of several regulatory attempts to ease the nationwide commercial driver shortage. 

By Matt Leonard • March 7, 2019

Infrastructure, congestion cost carriers billions in fuel

Highway congestion costs trucking companies billions in additional fuel spend, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

By Barry Hochfelder • March 6, 2019

Maersk CEO promises instant booking on most shipments by mid-year

The carrier is advancing its digital processes and visibility in an effort to become more customer centric and provide end-to-end solutions, CEO Søren Skou said at TPM 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2019

Digital freight brokerage: a crowded field that could have many winners

Open questions remain about how startups will disrupt the status quo, but some shippers, including Anheuser-Busch, are all in.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 5, 2019

Ocean carriers strive to keep capacity in check

Reduced capacity, if coupled with steady or increased demand, could come with the side effect of higher rates for shippers.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 4, 2019

FMC wrapping up investigation into detention, demurrage fees

In order to develop the commission's final recommendations, Dye has convened "innovation teams," set to meet in Washington, D.C. no later than April.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 4, 2019

US export losses from trade war pegged at $40B

Empty shipping containers in Asian ports are but a symptom of misaligned supply and demand caused by the ongoing trade skirmishes — and a symbol of billions in lost commerce.

By Rich Weissman • March 4, 2019

Ocean carriers need 'significantly higher' surcharges to offset IMO 2020 costs: study

AlixPartners estimated carriers operating Asia-Europe routes would need to increase surcharges by 40% to maintain their current financial standing. Asia-Americas routes would need to increase by 33%.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 1, 2019

New Colorado law lowers age for interstate trucking

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a piece of legislation allowing adults as young as 18 to operate commercial vehicles for interstate commerce. First, it has to be legal at the federal level.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2019

Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd digital leaders among ocean carriers: survey

"The first horses are out of the gate," said Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber, but much work remains to move away from manual shipment and booking systems. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 25, 2019