Renault, Mercedes debut autonomous cargo van concepts

Automakers are designing vehicles for densely-populated, congested cities, tackling the challenge of the last mile. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Sept. 24, 2018

Bosch predicts a future of electric, hub-to-hub trucks

The manufacturer made a series of bold predictions at IAA 2018, including a future where trucks drive themselves continuously between two logistics hubs.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 24, 2018

North Carolina receives $14M for infrastructure repairs after Florence

Trucks are still being rerouted as sections of major interstates and U.S. highways remain closed due to flooding. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 21, 2018

British freight forwarders accuse Maersk of 'profiteering'

A new surcharge from Maersk​ has riled up shippers and forwarders fed up with the practice. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 21, 2018

FMC investigates contentious detention, demurrage fees

The Federal Maritime Commission is looking for ways to address the systemic inconsistencies surrounding fees for excessive storage or equipment use by shippers. 

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 20, 2018

Union Pacific will phase in precision scheduled railroading

The railroad is following in the footsteps of the late Hunter Harrison to bolster its finances.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 20, 2018

North Carolina ports delay reopening due to Florence damage

While the storm's immediate threat to most ports has passed, the economic damage could be as high as $40 billion.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 19, 2018

Maersk Line, Damco will merge in 2019

Today's announcement confirms what many analysts expected, as Maersk focuses fully on integrated supply chain services.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 19, 2018

Rumor mill says Norfolk Southern moving HQ to Atlanta

Relocating to Atlanta would offer more direct flight connections and could also help the railroad compete against CSX. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Sept. 19, 2018

Oakland's second-largest port terminal to start night gates

TraPac will open its gates to truckers Monday through Thursday evenings starting Oct. 15 to "accelerate containerized cargo flow."

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2018

Maersk is about to shake things up

The company pledged to reveal details of its reorganization by September 2018. The time has come.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2018

Tariffs on $200B worth of imports from China start Sept. 24

The duties will start at 10% and rise to 25% at the beginning of 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Sept. 18, 2018

Trucking capacity on the rebound from ELD mandate dip

With some segments adjusting to electronic logging devices, there may be some trucking capacity left to be realized in a booming economy, says the Cass Freight Index. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 17, 2018

North Carolina ports hit hardest by Florence

All other affected ports are open today and resuming full operations, as Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a tropical depression. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 17, 2018

Driver retention requires more than a week of appreciation

Truckers welcome a free hat or a hot dog during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, but what they really want may be harder for shippers and carriers to deliver.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 17, 2018

From Los Angeles to Hamburg, 7 ports team up to fight climate change

Led by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, ports in Spain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the U.S. are working together to reduce global emissions.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 15, 2018

Kuehne + Nagel adds blockchain to shipment weight portal

Built-in transparency and security make blockchain a natural fit to help comply with shipping regulations.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2018

HOS the most common driver violation in this year's Roadcheck

More than 2,600 drivers were put out of service this year, with hours of service accounting for more than 40% of those penalties.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 14, 2018

Ports, carriers on alert as Florence makes landfall

Carriers are shifting or delaying calls as activity in affected ports will cease Friday with most looking to reopen Monday. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 14, 2018

Hurricane Florence could spike food freight costs

Even though consumers are stocking up on supplies, a Credit Suisse report found that the storm could create a challenging headwind for food makers' expenses.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2018

Freight rates swell ahead of Hurricane Florence

Spot rates rose in the weeks ahead of Hurricane Florence, as the need to transport emergency supplies added to demand for vans and flatbeds.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2018

ATA forecasts pipeline will be fastest growing freight mode by 2029

The American Trucking Associations' annual forecast paints a rosy picture where a rising tide lifts all freight modes, but pipeline floats the most. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 12, 2018

4 West Coast ports imported a record 1M TEUs in July

A new record for the West Coast may signal a trend toward an even earlier peak shipping season.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 11, 2018

Logistics is booming in China — but not where you think

Inland cities serve as land bridges between China and Europe, making them ripe for warehouse and transportation development.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 11, 2018

HOS requirements suspended as Florence heads for East Coast

State transportation departments are prioritizing trucks to transport emergency supplies as the Category 4 hurricane barrels toward the U.S.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 11, 2018