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

To strategically increase your city's cyber resiliency, take a page from Rotterdam

The city of Rotterdam leads the way internationally on cyber resiliency in its port system, which relies extensively on automation and digitization of logistics operations.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2018

RILA: Looking forward to stay ahead, leveraging technology to move your freight

How asset based single-source providers are leveraging technology by providing affordable solutions in order to overcome the supply chain challenges facing modern retail operations. 

Feb. 22, 2018

Southwest adds international destinations for air cargo

The expansion comes as most freight modes are struggling to keep up with soaring demand.  

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 22, 2018

Port of Rotterdam signs agreement for plastic recycling project

The sustainability initiative has the potential to reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency in supply chains. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 21, 2018

Miami International Airport gains Foreign Trade Zone status

FTZ status allows cargo handles to expedite their operations, leading to faster turnarounds.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2018

What the truck driver shortage means for food companies

With trucks carrying more than 70% of goods consumed in the U.S., the driver shortage is putting a squeeze on the food industry. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 16, 2018

New heads of FRA and FMCSA face wealth of industry problems

Ronald Batory and Raymond Martinez join at a critical time for the freight industries, as they confront safety concerns and capacity issues. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 16, 2018

Philadelphia Airport buys 135-acre lot for air cargo expansion

The additional air cargo site in Philadelphia will provide the growing industry with much needed breathing room.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 16, 2018