CMA CGM buys Containerships to 'densify' its network

The purchase will boost CMA CGM's intra-regional services, allowing the carrier to differentiate itself in a consolidating industry. 

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 1, 2018

UPS and Teamsters reach a deal to normalize weekend deliveries

The tentative deal would grant the 3PL labor peace to expand into Sunday deliveries in exchange for more trucking jobs, better benefits and a $4.15 wage boost.

By Edwin Lopez • June 22, 2018

Food companies struggle to overcome high freight costs

Some are investing in their own private fleets, while others are diversifying their shipping options and reducing the frequency of deliveries. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 21, 2018

Shippers convert cargo to rail as trucking capacity tightens

Shippers are used to converting truckloads to rail when rates go up. But this time around, volumes may never revert back.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 21, 2018

Looking to the long term, UPS boosts fleet with CNG trucks

As fuel costs rise, the company's decision to invest millions in new compressed natural gas trucks and fueling stations holds potential financial as well as environmental benefits.

By Nicole Ault • June 21, 2018

FedEx Freight sets record profits amid strong demand for LTL shipments

E-commerce volumes are growing the business and driving logistics providers to get creative with last-mile deliveries.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2018

IoT is coming to the supply chain: What happens next?

The Internet of Things can help supply chains light up "dark assets" and gain second-by-second or foot-by-foot visibility.

By Gordon Feller • June 19, 2018

Industry Pulse: Ports set records as ocean freight rates rise

The Port of Long Beach had its busiest May in more than 100 years.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2018

Brussels Airport digitizes transactions with blockchain

A new app will eliminate the need for paper transactions between handlers and forwarders, according to the airport's head of cargo and logistics.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 18, 2018

Trucker strikes in Brazil deliver gut punch to supply chains

Strikes left airports without fuel and stalled production in major export industries, signifying the impact of strikes on all sectors of the economy.

By Nicole Ault • June 15, 2018

Senate bill would repeal a tax on the sale of heavy-duty trucks

The repeal could potentially save trucking companies and truck dealers thousands for every sale of a new truck.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 15, 2018

Carriers cling to used trucks amid capacity crunch

Original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers are struggling to produce new trucks fast enough to keep up with demand.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 15, 2018

CBP mandates new security measures on air cargo

The Air Cargo Advance Screening program requires airlines to share data on cargo before loading it onto a plane. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 13, 2018

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