CSX is 'holding back' on intermodal shifts during peak season

In an earnings call, CEO Jim Foote said "dramatic changes" would wait until next year as the railroad continues to reimagine its service proposition.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2018

After 'teething problems,' ONE expects to lose $600M in its first year

The sixth-largest ocean carrier said problems adjusting to new IT systems led to a loss of trust with customers that hurt market share and sank profits.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 17, 2018

MSC connects 50K containers to IoT, giving shippers real-time data

The carrier joins CMA CGM in providing shippers visibility throughout a container's journey through Traxens technology.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 17, 2018

Why don't railroads give better customer service?

Tired of days-long delivery windows and lacking communication, shippers at a conference said they are ready for major changes if it means better service.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 16, 2018

Rolls-Royce teams up with Intel on autonomous ships

Autonomous ocean shipping requires more data management than road transportation, Rolls-Royce said.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2018

OOCL will introduce bunker surcharge

Shippers must "shoulder this burden" of costs to the ocean shipping industry as it transitions to low sulfur fuel, the carrier said.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 15, 2018

Port of Long Beach tests microgrid tech for critical operations

"This project will help us learn more about how to keep the power, and cargo, flowing," said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 12, 2018

Freight decisions head to the 'C-suite table'

Transportation decisions are now a business differentiator, according to a DHL Supply Chain survey where a majority of respondents said they would invest for better services.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 12, 2018

Michael closes North Carolina ports, suspends deliveries

The tropical storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, is wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018

J.B. Hunt to pay $15M to settle HOS class action suit

The trucking company will pay to avoid a trial amid an ongoing debate around hours of service (HOS) regulations nationwide. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 11, 2018

Tariffs are not slowing down retail imports

As retailers struggle to change their sourcing, imports continue to rise to meet consumer demand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2018

Local laws may squeeze the brakes on accelerating intermodal freight

Railroads are working with state governments to ensure infrastructure investments support increased rail traffic. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2018

CSX cuts more intermodal pairs as it restructures network

The railroad is cutting nearly 300 intermodal service pairs in January as part of a multiyear effort to streamline its train routes, reduce congestion and improve its operating ratio.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 10, 2018

Hurricane Michael closes ports, shuts down oil drilling with landfall imminent

The storm will make landfall near Pensacola, Florida, today with winds in excess of 145 miles per hour.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2018

Low-sulfur fuel cost uncertainty weighs on shippers and carriers

A recent survey shows neither shippers nor carriers can accurately forecast the costs to comply with new shipping regulations, leaving budgets up in the air.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 9, 2018

Tariffs haven't impacted air cargo — yet

"As the list of tariffs grows so does the air cargo industry’s vulnerability," said IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 9, 2018

UK grant will study autonomous shipping regulations

The government working alongside researchers and industry leaders ensures regulations align with the development of technology. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 9, 2018

Hapag-Lloyd unveils new fuel surcharge mechanism for 2019

The carrier created the Marine Fuel Recovery (MFR) to pass on some of the costs it will incur from new environmental regulations to shippers.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 8, 2018

Driver-based costs rise for trucking companies

Drivers now account for 43% of the average trucking company's operational costs, up from 33% five years ago.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 5, 2018

Want a more sustainable supply chain? L'Oreal says avoid air freight

When the French company realized air freight contributed 30% of its distribution network emissions, even though it transported just 1% of product weight, the company decided to make some changes.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 4, 2018

Port of Virginia adds 30% capacity with 4 new gates

The gates are part of a three-year expansion project designed to improve the port's efficiency as big ships bring in more cargo.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 3, 2018

Moody's: Precision scheduled railroading could improve service

As of this week, most Class I railroads are operating under Harrison's railroading model. But is that a good thing?

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2018

In trucking's 'new normal,' shippers change their approach

At CSCMP's Edge 2018 conference, panelists said collaboration between shippers and carriers is more critical now than ever before. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 2, 2018

Port of Long Beach stakeholders discuss how to improve trucking

At a hearing, the port brought together its various stakeholders as it looks for recommendations to make trucking operations more efficient.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 1, 2018

Carriers plan to add capacity amid trucking crunch

A survey from Transporeon reveals nearly two-thirds of trucking companies plan to buy more equipment and prioritize long-term relationships with shippers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 1, 2018