Here's what industries think of Trump's infrastructure plan

Various industries expressed gratitude to President Trump for taking infrastructure seriously, but didn't praise the new plan. Some were deliberately ambiguous.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 13, 2018

Industry Pulse: Chinese New Year sends spot rates soaring

Shippers are rushing to import products before the week-long celebration shuts down ports and factories.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2018

Transportation tech salaries are sky high

Supply chains are at the verge of a transportation tech boom, and workers with the skills are in high demand, according to a recent report.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 12, 2018

XPO's strong 2017 performance paves the way for 2018 acquisitions

Thanks to a record year, the 3PL is already talking about its next growth spurt.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 12, 2018

Amazon reportedly challenges FedEx, UPS with shipping service

Rumors of a shipping service on this scale have swirled for some time, with observers speculating how deeply legacy shippers would be impacted.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2018

Two ways to move freight better are under review at PANYNJ

Over-burdened ports seek multimodal alternatives to end strains on handling capacity and traffic congestion.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2018

Agility will collaborate with Maersk-IBM on blockchain initiative

Blockchain is closer to permeating the entire ocean shipping industry with the collaboration of 3PL Agility.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2018

Here are the top online freight resources

Look no further for a comprehensive guide to navigating online resources for truck drivers, shippers, carriers and freight brokers.

By Anna Smith • Feb. 7, 2018

Cargill partners with NGOs to increase sustainability for ocean transports

The company will examine ways to reduce sulfur oxides and greenhouse gas emissions when shipping goods by sea.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 7, 2018

New heavy-duty truck orders hit highest level in over a decade

A trucking supply and demand imbalance is contributing to unusually high order activity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 7, 2018

Truckers in US, Canada weigh in on parking problems

A survey from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation seeks driver input to improve parking availability.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 6, 2018

Manufacturers see cost benefits of AVs but hesitate to adopt

According to a new PwC survey, most manufacturers are preparing to use self-driving and autonomous vehicles, but not within the four walls of their operations.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 6, 2018

Update: CSX, Amtrak trains collide; lack of safety system leaves 2 dead, 110 injured

The freight and passenger trains collided early in the morning of Feb. 4, with extensive investigation by The Federal Railroad Administration to follow.

By Andy Burt • Feb. 5, 2018

Descartes buys cloud-based logistics provider Aljex

The logistics specialist has acquired numerous tech companies to help with supply chain visibility and efficiency. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Australian tech company, Hamburg Sud launch blockchain consortium

Tech start-up TBSx3's successful trial run led them to form the blockchain association for the ocean shipping industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Anticipation surrounding ELD enforcement drives up spot rates

The short-term focused market is likely overreacting to the mandate, said Noel Perry, chief economist for Truckstop.com.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 2, 2018

UPS plans $12B investment as its supply chain, freight growth skyrockets

Accompanying its Q4 2017 earnings statement, UPS announced a $12 billion logistics expansion plan, saying it will use savings from the recent tax law.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 2, 2018

Trucking capacity crunch will impact C.H. Robinson's 2018 outlook

The 3PL says economic factors and the ELD mandate will continue to drive up prices in 2018. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 1, 2018

CMA CGM to launch first international tech incubator this summer

The shipping group seeks to lead the way in freight transport digitization by cultivating innovative startups in the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 1, 2018

'World's smartest port': How IBM plans to digitize Port of Rotterdam

The new partnership will allow IBM to install IoT sensors, AI technology and smart weather data collectors to make the port safer and more efficient.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 31, 2018

Port of Virginia receives approval to deepen harbor

The project allows the port to ensure its capacity can accommodate the largest post-Panamax vessels.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2018

One month in, the ELD mandate has mixed reviews

Driver productivity has decreased since the rule took effect, but fleets are reporting higher levels of satisfaction. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 30, 2018

Arizona training program streamlines cross-border trucking

Clearing the way for Mexican drivers to pass easily into the U.S. helps support a growing international supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 29, 2018

Industry Pulse: Rail ends on a 'positive note' in 2017

Even though last year ended well for rail freight, it looks like 2018 is off to a shaky start.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 29, 2018

Maersk reconstructed entire IT infrastructure in 10 days following Nyetya

From the time of the attack to mid-August, the shipping line had to effectively shut down various global operations. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 29, 2018