Rail sets sights on trucking volumes for growth

Executives at the Association for American Railroads said intermodal shipments are rail's largest commodities, and that growth can't happen without the trucking industry.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2019

Tariff hike delay has helped out ag shippers, but not for long

Though a stay of tariff increases got soybeans moving again, the looming March 1 deadline for another tariff hike means traders and farmers are still in uncertain terrain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 8, 2019

Maersk's new virtual assistant helps customers track cargo

The assistant, named Captain Peter, will allow users to see if their shipments are delayed and track the temperature in refrigerated containers. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 8, 2019

Study: ELD mandate may lead to unsafe driving behavior

A new study from researchers at Northeastern University and University of Arkansas found the ELD mandate did increase the hours of service compliance for truckers, but there was little evidence of safety benefits. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 7, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd will convert 15K TEU ship to LNG

Only a handful of carriers plan to use LNG to comply with IMO 2020, setting Hapag-Lloyd apart from other shipping lines.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 5, 2019

Convoy reaches 95% automated load to truck matching

The digital freight broker is able to match the vast majority of loads in its top markets "without any human intervention at all: no calls, no email, no nothing," said Chief Product Officer Ziad Ismail.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2019

Dip in rail volume offers reality check for industry

With trucking capacity showing some signs of recovering and continued machinations around trade in Washington, explosive intermodal growth is looking slightly less certain today.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 4, 2019

IBM, PIL track mandarin oranges on blockchain for Chinese New Year

The trial used an electronic bill of lading, reducing "document processing times to almost zero."

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 1, 2019

Port of Rotterdam begins IoT-based operations

IBM started developing a cloud-based platform for the port last year, as part of Rotterdam's quest to become the "smartest port."

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 1, 2019

Amazon spotted using Embark autonomous truck

Amazon has not exactly been shy about its plans to automate parts of its business, but the e-commerce giant and Embark are remaining quiet about any potential partnership.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 1, 2019

Farmers can ship and haul with new digital booking tool

The Indigo Transport platform works similarly to other digital freight-booking platforms such as Convoy and Uber Freight and seeks to streamline the first mile. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 1, 2019

Uber Freight asks drivers to rate shipper facilities

The ratings are intended to inform shippers as to what drivers look for in a facility so they can make changes and better attract drivers to their loads. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019

Freight, package delays expected due to winter storm Jayden

Multiple rail companies say they expect delays as a result of the record-breaking cold gripping many parts of the country, and the Postal Service won't be making deliveries in many locations.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 31, 2019

Truck drivers may refuse to enter terminal at Port of Baltimore

The drivers claim they're stuck in the middle of a labor dispute, leading to wait times up to seven hours outside the Seagrit Marine Terminal. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2019

Port of Oakland makes truck turn times public

Truckers, dispatchers and shippers can now plan schedules around the length of time a truck will take to move through a marine terminal.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2019

After 'Big Bang' in 2018, trucking market corrects

A DAT forecast projects shippers will pay 3% to 5% more in contract rates this year to avoid the spot rate premiums that dominated 2018.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 29, 2019

MSC gets $439M loan for 86 scrubbers

The scrubbers are part of MSC's plan for complying with new sulfur regulations taking effect in 2020.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 29, 2019

Union Pacific's customer conversations 'haven't been easy' amid PSR transition

CEO Lance Fritz said he's focused on efficiencies and improvement, as the railroad gradually implements precision scheduled railroading in three phases. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 28, 2019

Air freight growth at a standstill amid trade tensions

Peak season, normally a boon for air cargo, was overshadowed by trade concerns such as U.S.-China tariffs and the upcoming Brexit deadline. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 28, 2019

Maersk CEO: Imports to the US will drop

Søren Skou said he anticipates a downturn in U.S. imports in the "coming quarters" but expects little impact to Maersk in the event of a no-deal Brexit. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 28, 2019

Ryder expands truck-sharing platform to Florida

Fleets with idle trucks and trailers can use Ryder's COOP platform to rent their equipment for additional revenue.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 25, 2019

Cargo surge leads to congestion at Southern California ports

A renewed tariff rush, the pre-Chinese New Year import surge and limited equipment is leading to congestion in Los Angeles and Long Beach.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 24, 2019

80% of UK port leaders unprepared for Brexit

U.K. ports and businesses may struggle with the demands of importing and exporting if a hard Brexit results in nine weeks. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 24, 2019

How should shippers prepare? 6 questions about IMO 2020

As carriers adjust to low-sulfur regulations, shippers and supplier industries must follow suit, creating lingering questions of whether the supply chain will be ready for the upcoming shift on Jan. 1, 2020. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 24, 2019

Canadian railroads to be investigated for freight discrimination

Canadian National and Canadian Pacific have pledged to fully comply with the investigation and the stakes are high — especially if the result could trigger more regulation.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2019