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

Maersk expects trade uncertainty, fuel prices to wreak havoc in 2019

The carrier is in better shape than it was this time last year, but it's the hazy future that makes 2018's gains cold comfort going forward. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 22, 2019

Truckers plan slow roll to protest ELDs, HOS rules

The protest will take place in Indianapolis, and the organizers say the timing was chosen to not disrupt traffic.  

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 21, 2019

Cargo theft on the decline, California tops list

Full truckloads accounted for 74% of cargo thefts in 2018, and electronics were the most common item stolen, making up 20% of all thefts.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 20, 2019

Maersk strikes deal with refiner to secure low-sulfur fuel source

An adequate supply of low-sulfur fuel is essential to keeping the cost of the IMO 2020 transition in check, as 60% of a ship's operating cost is fuel. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019

Amazon pledges 50% net-zero carbon shipments by 2030

Steps toward this new target, deemed "Shipment Zero," along with information regarding "Amazon’s company-wide carbon footprint" will be released later in the year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 19, 2019

Walmart stands up container fleet, uses drivers for drayage

The retailer has been pleasantly surprised by the extra efficiency gained by taking more control of intermodal loads.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

Uber Freight confirms expansion to Europe

The company plans to launch the app in the Netherlands in the coming weeks, saying the European freight market is "one of the largest and most sophisticated in the world." 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated March 21, 2019

BNSF boosts spending with eyes on intermodal

Work will focus on BNSF's Northern and Southern Transcon routes, connecting Southern California with Chicago and the Pacific Northwest to Upper Midwest respectively — key routes for intermodal traffic. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

Tight labor market hits US Foods

Both U.S. Foods and Sysco hit a similar note on increased wage costs this month: this is a new normal and they have to figure out how to manage it.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 14, 2019

NRF contradicts government figures, spotlighting 2.9% holiday sales gain

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that November-to-December sales fell 1.2%, the lowest since 2009.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2019

Tesla is rushing Model 3's to China ahead of tariff deadline

The Model 3, the company's cheapest car, is not yet available in China and deliveries on preorders are slated for this spring. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 14, 2019

Union Pacific to cut 250 employees, citing PSR

Another 450 employees have been furloughed in an effort to cut costs as the company reduces locomotives and leans out. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 14, 2019