Freight: Page 90
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Container rates rise on east-west routes
2017 — the year of hoped-for recovery in the shipping industry — has endured waves of unpredictability, including continued carrier consolidation and rate instability.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Logistically Minded: Rail freight rebounds spectacularly despite Hurricane Harvey
Despite rail’s comeback and a decline in the unemployment rate, Florida and Texas lost thousands of jobs due to hurricane damage.
By Andy Burt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 27, 2017 -
CSX brings in new COO, former co-worker of Harrison’s
A change in executive staff could get CSX back on track after numerous worker and customer complaints.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Panama Canal launches emissions calculator for cargo shippers
The canal has introduced a new sustainability initiative for cargo transports passing through.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017 -
DCLI to acquire TRAC Intermodal’s chassis fleet
The acquisition brings DCLI’s total fleet to more than 216,000, but sound integration will be necessary to meet upcoming holiday demand.
By Andy Burt • Oct. 26, 2017 -
US antitrust regulators approve COSCO, OOIL merger
What’s next for an industry that’s reached consolidation saturation?
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Ports are busier but some face container shortages
Busy ports increase the demand for shipping containers especially at peak-season, which could be problematic for ports that have struggled with shortages.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Kuebix to offer free TMS platform for shippers
The modular platform scales to meet the needs of both simple and complex supply chains, providing greater access to small and midsize companies.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is supply chain management a ‘big company’ game?
This week’s Influencers Roundtable debates whether smaller businesses can develop tech-savvy supply chains.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 23, 2017 -
FMCSA grants some ELD changes, exemptions
Drivers and carriers keep fighting the ELD mandate, but the FMCSA is giving them some leeway.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Anheuser-Bush taps Convoy for beer deliveries
The transport on demand startup looks to aid the brewing company as well as elevate truck drivers through enhanced data analytics and business insight.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Study: Effective omnichannel strategies yield repeat customers
A recent survey of 769 shoppers found 64% think the stores they shop at effectively “connect the online and in-store experience.”
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Opinion
Where can freight brokers find up-to-date information on compliance requirements?
A how-to guide for understanding some tricky rules and regulations.
By Vic Lance • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Port of LA may seek to ban trucking companies who hire contract drivers
The issue of employment status surrounding truck drivers has led two city councilmen to take action, but its actual impact on the industry is unknown.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Industry Pulse: East Coast ocean rates fall to pre-Hanjin levels
Rates fell on a year-over-year basis for the second consecutive month, but is that really good news for the industry?
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What drives supply chain innovation?
I recently heard “innovation” had lost its meaning from corporate overuse, but after hearing influencer feedback, it sounds like that’s really because it’s the new normal.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2017 -
CMA CGM to create a global startup incubator in Marseilles
The shipping line is tapping startups to help its “transformation” to a new, digital ecosystem.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 16, 2017 -
If freight forwarders don’t digitize, they may get left behind
More than half of logistics professionals believe the industry is about to be seriously disrupted.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Shortage of truckers hits potato farmers
Drivers protesting the ELD mandate are forcing some shippers to look for alternative means of transportation.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Tensions rise as CSX defends new model before frustrated shippers
CEO E. Hunter Harrison defended his legacy at a Surface Transportation Board listening session on Wednesday, but shippers noted the railroad’s struggles are a symptom of a much bigger competitive problem.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2017 -
The image by Paul Nelhams is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Pilot shortage cripples Horizon Air
Disrupting an expensive training system could help solve the pilot shortage.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2017 -
European market loses interest in diesel fuel
The European diesel downturn comes right as the EU plans to tighten emissions standards.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Shippers get guaranteed place on APL Asia to US routes
Instead of paying for rollovers, APL will offer shippers a fee-based guaranteed spot on board.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2017 -
IATA joins WTO to enable electronic communication
The new communications system could foster trade growth within the air cargo industry.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Sponsored by CX North America
Realities of managing a 24/7 business: Who’s managing who?
Intelligent freight visibility solutions are allowing transportation companies to capture accurate, real-time information for optimal fleet management anytime, anywhere, providing innovative technology to shippers.
By David Kreidler • Oct. 10, 2017
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