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

Port of San Diego hit by cyberattack, ransomware demand

Goods are still moving at the port but some public services have been affected, while attackers demanded payment in Bitcoin.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

Maersk adds new guidelines to dangerous goods stowage

Months after a deadly fire broke out on the Maersk Honam, the carrier and industry stakeholders reviewed container ship design to mitigate risk and create new recommendations.

By Barry Hochfelder • Sept. 28, 2018

ATA petitions federal overrule of California meal and rest break standard

After a legislative fix failed, the American Trucking Associations and lawmakers are calling on the Secretary of Transportation to wade into hours-of-service rules. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 28, 2018

Port of Long Beach gets $870M to boost rail capacity

The project will increase efficiency for operators and allow for a greater share of containers to travel in and out of the port on rail.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 27, 2018

New California law puts retailers on the hook for driver misclassification

The legislation changes the dynamics of an issue that has plagued California's ports for years, resulting in numerous lawsuits and driver strikes. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 27, 2018

Cummins moves into low-emissions and electric powertrains

The manufacturer estimates its hybrid electric system can reduce fuel costs by as much as 80%.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 26, 2018

Plaintiffs allege CSX could have helped save 2,000 buildings in North Carolina

A lawsuit filed this week alleges CSX could have done more to stem the flooding after Hurricane Florence, and had various opportunities to do so.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 26, 2018

Union Pacific, STB to hold weekly calls amid railroading transition

The Surface Transportation Board wrote a letter requesting the meetings last week, in hopes of avoiding service disruptions during the transition.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 25, 2018

CMA CGM expects low-sulfur investments to cost $160 per TEU

The reductions in sulfur emissions will carry long-term benefits for the environment, but the drastic reduction in emissions comes at a cost for shipping lines — and in turn, their customers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 25, 2018

$2.5B Port of Savannah expansion may include new bridge

The plan would expand the port's containerized cargo capacity 45% by 2028 and may include replacing the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, which cannot currently accommodate shippers' largest cargo vessels.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2018