Come sail away: Airbus taps wind power to move airliner parts more efficiently

The aerospace company is adding sails to one of its roll-on, roll-off vessels to reduce fuel costs and emissions.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Sept. 10, 2018

Ocean freight rates reach 2-year peak

Three factors are leading to higher costs of shipping containers from China to the U.S. this peak season.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 10, 2018

ILA local chapters ratify master contract with port employers

The vote affirming the deal from Maine to Texas secures peace at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports for six more years.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2018

Intermodal rail shatters records in August

August data suggests rail shipments are surging, even with big gains earlier in the summer.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 6, 2018

CSX intermodal service changes could snarl peak season plans

The railroad is adjusting more than 500 interline services with Union Pacific and BNSF by the end of September, shaking service up in the midst of an already tight transportation market.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Sept. 5, 2018

A third of fleets still use paper logs, despite ELD mandate

Fleets that do use electronic logging devices are not using the telematics data to its full potential, according to a recent survey.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 31, 2018

Trade war may present long-term headwind for air freight

Global air freight demand is falling for reasons unrelated to tariffs, but long-term reshoring effects could aggravate the decline.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2018

How La-Z-Boy is leveraging its supply chain to boost newly acquired Joybird

Joybird, which manufactures its products in Tijuana, faced excessive freight costs to date, according to La-Z-Boy CEO Kurt Darrow.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 27, 2018

As deadline nears, FRA grants $204M for rail safety projects

Nine railroads are at risk of not meeting the deadline to implement the safety technology, according to the agency.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 27, 2018

China has another trade war going on behind the wall

Businesses can no longer afford to only keep an eye on what's going on outside of China's borders. 

By Gary M. Barraco • Aug. 24, 2018

Port of Los Angeles estimates 25% of its cargo could be affected by tariffs

The port's executive director told CNBC that he nonetheless expects volumes to remain strong over the next few months.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 24, 2018

Pennsylvania plans to spend $12B on supply chain infrastructure through 2022

The highway, multimodal and rail freight spending proposal is part of an update to a 12-year plan that would invest $64 billion in the state's infrastructure.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 23, 2018

Truckers don't hold back as FMCSA requests comments on hours-of-service rules

Public comments are flooding in regarding the restrictions on driving hours and mandatory breaks, which have been a hot topic in the era of the ELD.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 23, 2018

Maersk's new contract service hints at larger digital shift

The carrier became the second shipping line to join CargoSphere, which provides a confidential but digital and automated rate distribution software.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 22, 2018

Trucking backs off the gas slightly, but capacity is at the line

Despite estimated 100% utilization, analysts are not convinced capacity is putting a cap on trucking volume. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 22, 2018

Uber Freight launches new platform just for shippers

The platform allows shippers to digitally tender loads, track shipments and obtain pricing from Uber Freight.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 21, 2018

5 markets transport 18% of trucking volumes in the US

The Los Angeles basin leads the pack as high retail imports on the West Coast lead to big bumps in traffic.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 20, 2018

New truck orders reach 'unprecedented' levels, but it may not help capacity

The double-digit growth in big rig orders is leading to higher backlogs and does not necessarily translate to larger fleets.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 20, 2018

New labor contract limits full automation at East, Gulf Coast ports

The International Longshoremen's Association says ports can deploy semi-automated equipment if workforce protection guidelines are followed.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2018

Senators introduce DRIVE-Safe bill to ease trucking crunch

The companion legislation to a House bill introduced in March seeks to allow young drivers to make interstate transports.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 17, 2018

Air cargo industry warns of delays due to truck driver shortage

The driver shortage is a result of a long and winding road in the trucking sector, with effects rippling through all levels of industry. 

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 17, 2018

CBP to kick off blockchain pilot next month

The agency is looking not only to explore how the blockchain could speed up international trade, but also to inspire private sector innovation. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 16, 2018

Rail leaders 'optimistic' about hitting train safety deadlines after federal warnings

Aspects of Positive Train Control must be implemented by the end of the year, something the American Public Transportation Association said is within reach.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2018

Long Beach port, city college team up for workforce training program

The "Maritime Center of Excellence" will train students looking to enter supply chain or logistics occupations through six short-term courses.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2018

Logistics industry keeps on trucking, expecting higher Q3 revenues

A new survey found 75% of logistics survey providers are optimistic about the economy and their fortunes in the near future.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 15, 2018