Enrollment in transportation majors is growing at a faster rate than other majors

College enrollment is dropping overall, but more undergrads are choosing to major in transportation and materials handling.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 12, 2018

Rhode Island truck toll spreads fear of broader consequences

Trucking associations claim the truck-specific toll will lead to more congestion and higher prices for the whole economy.

By Nicole Ault • June 12, 2018

CSX will sell 6 rail segments with 650 miles of track

The railroad expects to net $500 million from its sale of surplus lines. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 12, 2018

Global ports on edge amid threats of full-blown trade war

Hackett Associates partner Daniel Hackett said the Trump administration creates "unpredictability" for importers and exporters.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 12, 2018

SCOTUS refuses to review standardized federal trucking regulations

J.B. Hunt, along with other 3PLs and trucking companies, argue states — like California — should not be able to set their own wage and rest break rules that preempt federal law.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 12, 2018

Trucking rates for produce jump $1,000 ahead of Roadcheck

In some regions, rates rose as much as 62% in one week leading up to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual inspection event. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 11, 2018

Industry Pulse: Rail rates may rise after the Fed's interest rate hike

The freight industry has struggled to match capacity to accelerating demand, and now the Federal Reserve plans to check that acceleration by raising interest rates.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 11, 2018

Expansion projects lead Mobile, Philadelphia to rise in Top 20 ports list

The two ports have invested hundreds of millions to handle greater volumes, according to Descartes Datamyne's annual ranking.

By Edwin Lopez • June 11, 2018

U.S. ports need $20B of infrastructure, authority says

The AAPA says that sum of multimodal and rail investment is what is still needed, despite the $155 billion ports are already adding during the next five years.

By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2018

Dollar General builds new DCs as trucking rates rise

The discount retailer will also expand its private fleet by 80 this year, as it seeks to avoid rising fuel and transport costs. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2018

East Coast ports to see 6-year labor peace as ILA, USMX strike deal

The longshoremen and port employers asked its members to ratify local deals by July 10, but the terms of the master contract are settled.

By Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2018

Airbus to test urban and port drone delivery in Singapore

The aircraft provider will start two pilot projects this year using drones for parcel deliveries to university students and vessels at sea.

By Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2018

'Growing pains' force backlogs on non-manufacturing industries

Trucking shortages slow down supplier deliveries, making it harder for companies to keep up with new orders.

By Nicole Ault • June 7, 2018

CMA CGM will use AI to improve tracking

The French shipping line will partner with San Francisco-based AI startup Shone to more accurately detect ship locations.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 6, 2018

Mastercard partners with AI startup to streamline freight payments

The partnership is expected to improve payment transparency and efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses in supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 6, 2018

CVSA's first Roadcheck since the ELD mandate took effect starts today

This year's event focuses on hours-of-service compliance, and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance anticipates discovering some violations of the ELD mandate.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 5, 2018

Emergency fuel surcharges create a 'crisis point'

As fuel surcharges hit shipper margins, Drewry suggests it's time for a new system of bunker costs "that protects both parties."

By Edwin Lopez • June 5, 2018

Ports shift operations as partly assembled auto exports drive growth

Auto parts usually face lower tariffs than fully assembled cars, leading automakers to alter their manufacturing and distribution strategies. 

By Barry Hochfelder • June 1, 2018

Strike ends as CP, Teamsters reach an agreement

Operations on Canadian Pacific resumed at 6 a.m. local time on Thursday across Canada. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 30, 2018

Freight stalls after strike at Canadian Pacific

Negotiations between the railway and labor union will continue after more than 3,000 CP workers walked off the job Tuesday night.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 30, 2018

CMA CGM blames $77M loss on rising fuel costs

To cover the costs, the carrier joined Maersk and MSC in tacking on fuel surcharges to all its customers' bills starting June 1.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 29, 2018

As PTC deadline nears, are Class I railroads ready?

Despite grants from the Federal Railroad Administration, railroads are left absorbing some of the costs of expensive positive train control infrastructure. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2018

CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd want 'joint blockchain solution' for ocean shipping

The two carriers think the current blockchain trend to develop multiple solutions is unusable and unsustainable.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 29, 2018

Industry Pulse: Air freight volumes nosedive as restocking cycle runs its course

For the first time in 20 months, air cargo capacity grew at a stronger rate than demand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2018

UPS raises 'overmax' shipping fees to stem operating costs

Handling oversized items through a small parcel facility is costly, so UPS is pushing clients to choose the network they ship through more carefully.

By Edwin Lopez • May 29, 2018