FedEx launches comprehensive returns tool

The 3PL follows XPO Logistics into the reverse logistics space, as e-commerce dominates consumer spending.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 21, 2018

ELD compliance rates jump 10 points as April 1 deadline approaches

CarrierLists' ongoing survey of compliance on the electronic logging device mandate shows drivers and trucking companies pushing up against the deadline.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 21, 2018

Knight Transportation buys Abilene Motor Express

The purchase of a Richmond-based carrier may signal Knight-Swift's dreams of expansions in a market ripe for consolidation.

By Edwin Lopez • March 19, 2018

XPO to launch mobile app for European carriers

The 3PL is expanding its mobile app to carriers in Europe after a successful trial launch in the U.S.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 19, 2018

Industry Pulse: Ocean freight rates tick up slowly after January surge

Although rates rose from January to February 2018, they're starting to level off and will likely cool down in March. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 19, 2018

Blockchain solution promises to save millions for ocean freight

The solution, devised by Accenture, would reduce data entry and streamline operations, while increasing visibility across the entire supply chain. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 16, 2018

FMCSA extends ELD deadline for agriculture truckers

Regulators hope the 90-day waiver will help truckers hauling agricultural products adopt the electronic logging device mandate with respect for the industry's complexity.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 15, 2018

Geodis launches online booking platform for air, ocean shipping

The new online freight pricing and booking platform is a new leap toward fuller digitization for the ocean shipping industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 15, 2018

The forecast is cloudy for air freight forwarders

Even though air cargo volumes are rising, technology and digitization are disrupting the freight forwarding business. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 14, 2018

Trucking adds jobs at fastest rate since 2015

Not only did February beat market expectations for job growth, but the trucking industry is exploding with 5,600 added jobs last month.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 13, 2018

ILA and USMX agree to resume contract negotiations

The labor union and employers alliance have six months to hammer out a deal before the current contract expires. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 13, 2018

Industry Pulse: Trade fears may explain carload decline in February

Declines in coal, grain and motor vehicles continue to weigh down rail shipments, according to the Association of American Railroads.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 12, 2018

EU ports warn of ocean freight bottlenecks post-Brexit

Tighter controls and customs inspections between the U.K. and European Union could lead to port congestion and delays for shippers.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 12, 2018

E-commerce and freight demand drive logistics growth in US

The U.S. logistics industry is rapidly growing and expanding, but it's still not the leader in every market or sector.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 9, 2018

How Maersk proved its 'herculean resilience' after malware devastation

For 10 days following Nyetya the shipping giant operated without reliable IT and performed 80% of volume manually.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2018

Chainalytics, Drewry team up to help little shippers get better ocean freight rates

The two will build a procurement platform targeted at smaller shippers, to help them snag competitive ocean shipping rates like the "big shippers."

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 6, 2018

Industry Pulse: Air cargo demand grows 3x the rate of supply

Although December's growth rates for demand and capacity were relatively slow, 2017 saw strong growth rates for air cargo. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2018

USDOT says AV guidance for ports, rail, trucking will be available by summer

Federal, state and local officials and industry leaders gathered to discuss the implications of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation Summit hosted Thursday.

By Kristin Musulin • March 2, 2018

Port of Virginia will use truck reservations to manage traffic flows

The port says its truck reservation system will increase efficiency and benefit drivers, carriers and shippers alike. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 2, 2018

Northwest Seaport Alliance blames volume decline on alliance shifts

Bigger ships, fewer calls and competition from East Coast and Canadian ports were among the factors contributing to the port's 16.7% YoY drop in container volume.

By Edwin Lopez • March 1, 2018

How shippers and 3PLs can partner to weather the freight industry

Trucking rates are likely to climb due to the capacity shortage, but there are ways to improve cost savings.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 1, 2018

Widening export-import balance could hurt US trade

According to Maersk's recent North American Trade Report, improved infrastructure and increased digitization could accelerate U.S. gains from trade.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 27, 2018

UPS buys 50 electric vehicles in push for sustainable transport

The logistics provider says the EV costs are comparable to acquiring new fuel trucks. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 26, 2018

Industry Pulse: Trucking explodes in January due to tight market

While shipments and expenditures slightly declined month-to-month, the YoY growth was extraordinary — the strongest since before 2013.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 26, 2018

Trucking shortage, ELD leads CMA CGM to charge intermodal fee

The surcharge will offset costs incurred by the shipping line due to driver shortages and trucking delays.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 23, 2018