Trucking prices climb as economy continues to expand

Carriers are determined to grow capacity amid seemingly unending demand for freight.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 6, 2018

California Trucking Association sues to stop contractor classification test

New contractor classification standards throw a wrench in business as usual between owner-operators and freight carriers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2018

FedEx announces rate increase for 2019

Cost increases are on the horizon for shippers, as FedEx, UPS and USPS prepare to raise rates higher than typically expected.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 5, 2018

UPS Freight halting pickups ahead of possible strike

If the UPS Freight workers do strike, it will be the first at the company in more than 20 years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2018

Maersk Line now allows instant booking

The carrier said 15% of its customer service calls were spent responding to follow-up calls about vessel space or equipment availability, an issue it hopes to solve with the new system.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 2, 2018

Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility

The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018

Soybean growers think inside the (shipping) box to reach new markets

Moving away from the traditional bulk carriers could bring U.S. soybean growers new markets and fill Southeast-Asia-bound containers that would otherwise be empty. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 1, 2018

Air transport association sounds alarm on Brexit impact

Deal or no deal, Brexit will significantly slow airport supply chains, threatening the efficiency of air cargo operations in the U.K.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 31, 2018

IMO plan targets ocean plastic stemming from ships

The new plan acknowledges current regulations have not stopped ocean litter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2018

Uber for empty containers could solve repositioning challenges

Relocating empty containers to where they need to be for the next load is a $20 billion inefficiency for supply chains.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 30, 2018

Trucking volumes dip in Q3

The decline may suggest the economy has passed its peak, though hurricanes and tariffs have had their say as well. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 30, 2018

Shipping to the West Coast is not so cheap anymore

This year may be the most expensive peak shipping season to date, as China to West Coast rates have surged more than 70% since last year.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 29, 2018

Union Pacific expects $500M in productivity from new model

The figure was explained in the company's third-quarter earnings call, alongside a detailed list of planned changes to come with its transition to precision scheduled railroading. 

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 28, 2018

Kansas City Southern may follow Union Pacific's lead on precision scheduled railroading

The main railroad between the U.S. and Mexico has been suffering from congestion problems, but a shift by its interchange partner may highlight opportunities for service improvement.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 26, 2018

IMO pushes low-sulfur rules forward despite calls for delay

Though the proposal to step out implementation had little chance of success, the shipping industry is still reacting with some anxiety as the 2020 deadline becomes official. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 26, 2018

Southern California terminals to distribute fees for night gate funding

As the program stands now, large shippers often get priority to pick up products at night, reaping the benefits of night gates without paying fees to support them.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2018

Union Pacific will cut 500 jobs as part of railroading shift

The layoffs are part of a plan to reduce the railroad's administrative support structure 30% by 2020 as it shifts to precision scheduled railroading.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 24, 2018

TMS startup launches free digital freight booking platform

Haven is opening up a tool already available to its customers to help shippers cut down on shipment management time and streamline communications with artificial intelligence. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 24, 2018

Tariffs prompt some pull-forward of shipments on Canadian Pacific

The overall effect of tariffs on rail volumes is marginal with growth attributed to robust demand.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 23, 2018

Port of Rotterdam tests blockchain to link container logistics and payments

Freight tracking and transacting should be no harder than "ordering a book online," said the Rotterdam port authority's CFO. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 23, 2018

Rail breaks intermodal transport record — again

Rail traffic shows no signs the economy is slowing down, according to analysis from the Association of American Railroads.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 22, 2018

Boeing: Air cargo growth will double over 20 years

Continued global e-commerce growth is boosting the industry and outweighing risks of tariffs and high fuel prices. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 22, 2018

Trump seeks slower rollout of low-sulfur rules

The desired delay is to protect consumers from potential fuel price increases, according to the White House. Supporters of the rules say ocean carriers had plenty of time to adjust.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2018

Uber Freight enters trailer leasing business

The company said its trailer pool service, called Powerloop, aims to reduce dwell times by providing a mechanism for clients to load products without a driver being present.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 19, 2018

Drewry launches low-sulfur surcharge cost calculator

Uncertainty over the exact costs to comply with new ocean shipping emission standards is creating a market where shippers may have to pay twice to comply: once to consultants, and a second time to carriers.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2018