Southern ports propose new chassis pool to meet demand

Explosive industry growth is causing chassis shortages at ports, so Georgia and South Carolina will pool their resources.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 11, 2018

DOT sets up pilot program for under-21 veterans to operate trucks

Not everyone is in favor of the program, with many opponents citing safety concerns for young drivers. 

By Barry Hochfelder • July 10, 2018

EPA permits loophole for 'super polluting' diesel trucks

The exemption aims to alleviate some cost pressures on small trucking companies, where the cost of compliance could be "devastating" to their business.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 10, 2018

Hapag-Lloyd dismisses report of merger with CMA CGM

A day after sources told Reuters CMA CGM approached Hapag-Lloyd about merger talks, the German carrier's CEO said he doesn't expect any "major takeovers" in ocean shipping.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated July 10, 2018

COSCO will put Long Beach terminal up for sale

The sale will be run through a U.S. trust fund as a condition for its merger with OOCL.

By Edwin Lopez • July 9, 2018

Rail traffic continues to surge despite looming trade war

Economic uncertainty hasn't stopped carloads and intermodal originations from setting records month after month.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 9, 2018

Ocean vessel suppliers consolidate in race for autonomy by 2020

Kongsberg's purchase of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine advances the latter's bid to build the first fully electric and autonomous containership by 2020.

By Edwin Lopez • July 9, 2018

FMCSA denies ELD exemption for small trucking companies

"We are puzzled and disappointed at the response from the agency," said Todd Spencer, president of OOIDA, adding he hopes Congress will move forward with a solution.

By Edwin Lopez • July 6, 2018

Port of Rotterdam to test post-Brexit customs

The largest container port in Europe will test new customs procedures in November to anticipate the U.K.'s exit from the EU in March 2019.

By Edwin Lopez • July 5, 2018

Before the boom: How $1.2B in fireworks get from China to the July 4 celebration

As the country's fireworks industry consolidates, supply chain managers are preparing to avert disruption.

By Craig Guillot • July 3, 2018

Truck fleets turn to solar panels, boost retention

Though not a great boon for fuel efficiency, solar technology may attract drivers and fend off the need for road-side assistance.

By Nicole Ault • July 3, 2018

ELD mandate a 'burden' for small fleets

Technology providers could help change this perception by helping fleets see ELDs as a competitive advantage, according to the survey.

By Nicole Ault • July 2, 2018

Air freight coasts 'sideways' amid trade slowdown

For the second month in a row, growth of air cargo supply exceeded demand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 2, 2018

Xeneta launches transparent freight rate platform

The platform could accelerate growth for shippers and carriers alike after several years of industry upheaval.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 2, 2018

COSCO, OOCL deal gets green light from China

The approval puts COSCO just a step away from being the third-largest carrier on the seas, but the fate of a terminal in Long Beach is still at stake.

By Edwin Lopez • June 29, 2018

Amid capacity crunch, Boeing may convert 777s to cargo carriers

With air freight demand outpacing capacity, conversions could address the capacity crunch and cost significantly less than building a new jet. 

By Barry Hochfelder • June 29, 2018

Ocean carrier service levels deteriorated after consolidation

Carrier financial stability was far better in 2017, but shippers say overall service quality deteriorated last year.

By Edwin Lopez • June 29, 2018

Volvo, FedEx test truck platoons in North Carolina

The test marks the first public display of platooning in the state and a potential breakthrough for bringing it to market.

By Edwin Lopez • June 28, 2018

UPS to build partially automated warehouse in France

The automated warehouse is UPS' first step toward "modernizing and expanding" its European logistics network.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 28, 2018

UK Parliament approves expansion plan for Heathrow airport

Air cargo traffic is growing at the London-area airport, and air freight could take on greater importance as trade shifts in the wake of Brexit. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 27, 2018

How the White House's government overhaul will affect supply chains

Refocusing several key agencies' priorities could have implications for logistics, autonomous vehicles and infrastructure.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 27, 2018

Hamburg, Rotterdam ports adopt a single data interface to ease flow of ships

The joint project is seen as a pilot for a Europe-wide network of digitally connected facilities.

By Edwin Lopez • June 27, 2018

Cargill aims to cut carbon emissions 15% by 2020

The initiative seeks to meet the United Nation's goals to reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 26, 2018

Trucking volumes grow, showing no signs of adverse effects from 'trade war'

Seasonal peaks drive another leap in trucking volumes and prices, with the Cass Freight Index predicting an "extremely strong year" for the industry. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 25, 2018

House bill aims to increase HOS flexibility

The legislation creates exemptions to hours-of-service requirements for short haul and agriculture truckers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 25, 2018