Regulator of the Year: Rebecca Dye, Federal Maritime Commission

Commissioner Dye has spent her career thinking of ways she could push supply chains to be more efficient, with just a "light touch."

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 3, 2018

Business Decision of the Year: Maersk and IBM team up to form TradeLens

The two companies’ drive to bring blockchain to the supply chain ensured the technology would play a big role in the industry’s digital shift.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 3, 2018

CSX is not ruling out a merger

It takes two to tango, CEO Jim Foote said. But with both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern implementing precision scheduled railroading, mergers appear a viable tool to acquire the talent needed for success.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2018

New York City introduces 'high vision' trucks

Driver reaction time is 70% slower in traditional vehicles versus these "high vision" vehicles, according to a study by the City of London.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 30, 2018

Uber Freight, Convoy bet on lane visibility to lure shippers

New platforms from the two companies empower shippers with information in the on-demand trucking market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2018

Penske joins campaign to recruit next generation of truck technicians

The logistics company seeks to encourage students to look at vehicle technician opportunities in a national, multi-year campaign.

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 29, 2018

Carriers scrap ships ahead of IMO 2020

A predicted wave of scrap has begun among ocean carriers as IMO rules loom and older vessels become more trouble than their worth. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 29, 2018

Port drivers file wage claims with City of Los Angeles

Truck drivers for California Cartage Express are asking the city to conduct a company-wide investigation over what they claim are systemic labor violations.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 30, 2018

From ports to roads: How supply chains can prepare for climate change — now

A White House report says climate change will wreak havoc on infrastructure, presenting further volatility to supply chains.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 29, 2018

J.B. Hunt teams up with Project44 on LTL visibility

The partnership arrives amid a Thanksgiving shopping weekend where growth in LTL shipments outpaced overall shipment growth by three to one.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 28, 2018

CMA CGM pushes logistics strategy forward with closer ties to Ceva

Carriers are looking to diversify their revenue on land and sea as new challenges come into focus. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 26, 2018

Spot rates from China up 91% over last year

The cost of shipping from East Asia to North America has been rising quickly since June 2018, reversing the trend of cost declines in the previous nine months.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 25, 2018

Truck market tightens ahead of Thanksgiving

Grocers rushing to stock shelves and truck drivers' vacations led refrigerated freight spot rates to rise for a third straight week in November.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 21, 2018

Air France-KLM updates online cargo booking tools

The airline assured freight forwarders it was not attempting to circumvent their services and said the MyCargo platform was designed specifically for the intermediaries. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 21, 2018

Oakland, port work together on truck traffic

The two parties are creating a plan to reduce impact by 2023 as they expect new logistics facilities to increase truck traffic. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 20, 2018

FedEx adds 1K EVs to its fleet

The company's push for social commitment and higher operating efficiencies will in part be measured by the sustained economic value of the electric vehicles over the long term.

By Andy Burt • Nov. 20, 2018

Soybean export declines yield slower rail volumes

October marked the slowest month of growth for carload volumes as shifting market conditions for frac sand market and grains led to a just 1% year-over-year gain.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 19, 2018

Recycling industry petitions to be exempt from ELD mandate

The National Waste and Recycling Association estimates the mandate would cost $117 million and should be exempt from hours-of-service rules due to its drivers' many stops.

By Cody Ellis • Nov. 19, 2018

Maersk planning for tariffs to hit hard in 2019

The ocean carrier expects investments to slow down next year as it faces challenges head on.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 16, 2018

New fee structure to start Monday at Southern California ports

Southern California terminals will distribute fees for night gate funding beginning next week.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2018

International e-commerce is taking off and airports better get ready

Expedited delivery makes air freight more attractive than typical maritime shipping routes, bringing congestion but also opportunity to U.S. hubs.

By Ben Conwell • Nov. 15, 2018

Largest ocean carriers confirm formation of industry association

Five carriers are on board to form a nonprofit organization intended to create common data standards and increase efficiency for carriers and shippers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2018

EPA moves to reduce truck emissions

The new 'Cleaner Trucks Initiative' will propose stricter emissions standards and 'cut unnecessary red tape,' according to the administration. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018

October freight surge blown back by devastating storms

Hurricanes Florence and Michael were devastating in different ways and many supply chains were unprepared. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 14, 2018

As cargo peaks, port stakeholders worry tariffs may lead to a trough

The Port of Oakland's Efficiency Task Force met to discuss the effects of trade wondering how long will record cargo growth last?

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2018