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

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

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

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

Air freight capacity stretched thin as e-commerce flourishes

The manufacturing sector is growing thanks to consumer demand, but the air freight industry is reaching its limits. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 16, 2018

New last mile app saves money and emissions for delivery drivers

Adding driver convenience and sustainability to the process of last mile delivery could boost Roadie's popularity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 16, 2018

Penske joins blockchain alliance

Penske is just the latest 3PL to join the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance, but a new study suggests 3PLs don't buy into the new tech's hype.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 12, 2018

Boeing bets on cargo drones as the 'future of transport'

The unmanned vehicle prototype is four feet tall and can carry 500 pounds of cargo.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 12, 2018

New law brings DOT into fight against human trafficking

Active driver observation can make the difference between a crime interrupted and a crime gone unrecognized.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 11, 2018