Freight: Page 85
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
DHL predicts Japanese expansion via auto industry, manufacturing
Manufacturing in the automotive industry and high export levels are driving the nation's economic growth.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Recycling market suffering from transport capacity shortage
"Recycling materials, whether for sale or purchase, are not very high in supply chain need," said Avery Vise, V.P. of trucking research at FTR.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Breaking down the truck capacity shortage
Trucking rates are at the highest level since the Great Recession as weather, a strong economy and a driver shortage together yield a tight market.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 26, 2018 -
AGL joins BiTA, says blockchain can enable greater visibility
The company believes blockchain could reap at least 20% in cost savings for supply chains.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 25, 2018 -
After Harrison's death, CSX institutes mandatory annual CEO physicals
The decision could help alleviate financial blows to the company and put shareholders at ease.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Volvo to introduce electric trucks to Europe next year
After Europe, the vehicle manufacturer is eyeing North America as the next big market for electric vehicles.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Port of Charleston reconfigures space to cope with rising container volume
Ports and carriers often struggle with container or chassis shortages, but this port is struggling with the opposite problem.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Maersk joins New York Shipping Exchange
Six of the world's ten largest carriers are now part of the forward freight contracting platform.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Shrinking truck capacity becomes a major issue for shippers
While trucking capacity languishes, intermodal transport methods surge.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Industry Pulse: Air cargo demand grows at twice the rate of capacity
Capacity grew at a higher rate in November 2017 versus October, but still not enough to keep up with increasing demand.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Port of Long Beach plans hearing for rail enhancement program
Given its track record of environmental responsibility and efficiency, the Port of Long Beach will likely approve the new intermodal rail connection at Pier B.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 2018 -
XPO LTL drivers vote against union membership in Albany
The Teamsters claim XPO misclassifies drivers, but drivers decided joining the union would not protect their interests.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Short-term rental trucks get temporary exemption from ELD mandate
The FMCSA granted a 90-day waiver requested by the Truck Renting and Leasing Association.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Ocean Network Express ready to launch in 2018
The new carrier will begin accepting bookings in February and launch its first 33 sailings in April.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 18, 2018 -
CSX hints at more layoffs in 2018
As the company continues to streamline its operations, investors fear more disruptions.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Sponsored by Flexport
Freight market update: Outlook for 2018
2017 was a record-breaking year in the freight market, and 2018 is shaping up to be no different.
By Sanne Manders, Chief Operating Officer at Flexport • Jan. 17, 2018 -
IBM, Maersk bring blockchain to cargo shipping
Blockchain could simplify and analyze challenges to the global shipping ecosystem.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Opinion
How to navigate the sharing economy in 2018
The market phenomenon is coming to the supply chain, but it's already starting to shake up the trucking industry.
By Bill McHenry • Jan. 17, 2018 -
UPS and FedEx beat expectations with high, on-time delivery rates
Holiday delivery numbers look good, but carriers don't record all late shipments, depending on the criteria.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Industry Pulse: Trucking growth stronger than past four years
In previous years, trucking shipments and expenditures dropped off in November, but in Nov. 2017 the industry roared ahead.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 16, 2018