Mergers and technology shook the freight industry in 2017

The merger of three ocean shipping lines dominated coverage of the freight industry.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017

CSX names James Foote CEO

Foote was brought in by the late CEO E. Hunter Harrison for help implementing Precision Schedule Railroading.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 22, 2017

Logistically Minded: Report says autonomous trucks are 'inexorable'

Manufacturing is facing a global boom in production and orders.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri , Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017

XPO sees 24% spike in peak season volume

E-commerce surpasses traditional brick-and-mortar retail when it comes to holiday shopping this year, elevating the importance and profits of 3PLs.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2017

Delta Cargo suffers delays, cancellations after Atlanta power outage

The outage's impact on Delta reveals the dangers of relying on one hub and the need for the grid's cooperation.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 21, 2017

World economies join together to enable e-commerce

The World Trade Organization's 11th Ministerial Conference concluded with a pledge to facilitate e-commerce and ease access to new markets worldwide.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2017

Industry Pulse: November's carload decline is a glass half full

Railroads rely on a healthy economy for business, and 2018 looks promising despite declines in certain markets.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 20, 2017

Mileage may vary: ELD week 1 yields mixed results for truckers

Drivers and law enforcement appear to be equally unprepared for mandatory electronic logging devices.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 20, 2017

Transportation workers at risk as fatal work injuries surpass 5,000

Freight industry regulation is designed to mitigate risks for workers, but that only works if the rules are followed. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 20, 2017

Strike in Brazil leads to long customs delays, stalled shipments

Shippers with suppliers in Brazil are no stranger to strikes, but the most recent, an eight-week customs strike, is crippling operations.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2017

ELD day one: How the mandate is shaking up the industry

Now that implementation has begun, trucking companies and market analysts weigh in on how the ELD will change daily operations.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 18, 2017

The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.

President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017

California wildfires causing very few supply chain delays

Despite initial concerns, the supply chain is proving resilient to California wildfires, even during peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 18, 2017

City of LA may ban trucking companies that misclassify drivers

A new report investigates the legal possibility of banning said companies from operating on city-owned property, including the port.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 18, 2017

CSX CEO Hunter Harrison's sudden death rocks rail industry

The news sent shockwaves through the industry as CSX stock tumbled 9.7%, raising fresh concerns over the company's future strategy.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2017

Ocean shipping seeks universal standard of software maintenance

The software standard could help mitigate cyber risk, improve outdated shipping tech and streamline on-board operations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 15, 2017

4 steps ports can take to handle big ships

From new terminals to regional investment, the Organization for Economic Development provides guidelines for ports looking to take advantage of large cargo ships.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 13, 2017

CMA CGM completes acquisition of Maersk's Mercosul Line

With this acquisition, CMA CGM now has a stronger foothold in the Brazilian shipping market.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 12, 2017

Industry Pulse: Air freight starts Q4 strong, despite already peaking

October was a healthy month for air freight, even as demand outgrew capacity.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 11, 2017

FMC approves NYSHEX's contract and governance model

The regulatory approval clears the way for what the startup proposes will be an accountable way of contracting within the shipping industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 11, 2017

Logistics suffer as wildfires ravage Southern California

The natural disaster is closing roads and prompting curfews, which means 3PLs, shippers and carriers will struggle to deliver in-state this holiday season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2017

ILA breaks off talks with USMX

The East Coast dockworkers' union said it would not talk about fully automated ports, which ended the discussion.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 6, 2017

EU clears COSCO's purchase of OOIL

Regulators found that the shipping industry's competitiveness would not suffer from the mega-merger.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 6, 2017

ILA, USMX meet to discuss contract extension

The contract could help stave off strikes and facilitate good relations between carriers and dock workers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2017

California judge rules COSCO-affiliated port truckers were misclassified

Truck drivers have filed more than 800 wage claims in California, saying they've been misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2017