Road block: Traffic congestion cost drivers nearly $300B in 2016

Texas A&M research revealed that in 2016, congestion cost U.S. drivers an average of $1,400, comprised of wasted fuel, decreased productivity and lost time.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 22, 2017

Drivers' perks grow due to high employment rates, talent crisis

In an industry facing a shortage of qualified drivers, retention becomes paramount.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 21, 2017

Air-tight freight market leads Flexport to charter first cargo flight

The freight forwarder evolved to an air cargo carrier, seemingly overnight.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 21, 2017

Industry Pulse: Intermodal traffic rises to historic heights

It's a record-breaking year for rail traffic as demands on the U.S. economy reach new highs.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 20, 2017

J.B. Hunt, Walmart order Tesla Semi truck hours after release

The electric truck revolution is here, heralded by a slick Tesla truck with autopilot and platooning capabilities.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2017

Ports worry tax reform clauses may derail infrastructure needs

Congress is making a mistake targeting private activity bonds in its tax reform, industry groups told the Senate Finance Committee.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2017

Port of Oakland's new logistics center plans clear first hurdle

The Seaport Logistics Complex would begin construction in 2018 if it receives final approval by the end of this month.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2017

UPS to convert diesel trucks to electric in NYC

The plan —  known as the compressed natural gas program — has already received a $90 million investment by the company to reduce greenhouse gasses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2017

Truck-only toll plan hits a snag in Rhode Island

The state's plan to install six tolling stations for infrastructure repairs will not be implemented until Spring 2018.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 13, 2017

Industry Pulse: Air freight may have peaked

Global freight ton kilometers continued their downward trend despite being stronger than five- and 10-year average rates. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 13, 2017

Governors, state legislatures concerned about AV START Act language

National associations of governors, mayors and state legislatures wrote a letter to Senators John Thune and Gary Peters asking for clarification.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 10, 2017

Maersk, Hamburg Süd deal is inches away from close

China approved the purchase, leaving Maersk Line to wait for just two more nods before it can close the deal.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2017

Ports to spend more on cybersecurity as digital investments rise

Automated ports are the future of the freight industry, but recent events show greater efficiency requires better cybersecurity spend.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

Small fleets delay ELD adoption as deadline looms

Only 40% of 1,926 surveyed carriers are thus far compliant, while the remainder may rush to meet the deadline, pay a fine or leave the market.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

UPS joins blockchain alliance

The company is looking to improve its customs brokerage process with the new technology.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 8, 2017

Cyberattack cost Maersk up to $300M

The Nyetya attack severely impacted Maersk Line and Damco, the group's freight forwarding unit, due to volume and revenue loss.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 8, 2017

Industry Pulse: Continued trucking growth confirms freight recovery

The industry shows signs that the recovery stage has passed, and is now well into the upswing.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 6, 2017

FedEx forecasts record-breaking holiday deliveries in 2017

The company's concentrated approach to profitability plus smaller accounts may drive up to 400 million deliveries during the holiday shopping season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 6, 2017

OOCL, Evergreen top SeaIntel's ocean carrier reliability ranking

As shippers clamor for visibility, shipping lines with large investments in data and automation rank highest in on-time performance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2017

Trump pick for FMCSA head will not delay ELD mandate

Outlining his plans for the agency before a Senate confirmation hearing, Raymond Martinez also pledged to reevaluate the mandate's impact on owner-operators.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2017

XPO: Hurricanes magnified truck brokerage growth

Truck brokerage growth for the company was already on track to beat expectations, but the hurricanes caused that growth to skyrocket, COO Troy Cooper told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 2, 2017

Port of Charleston advances dredging plan to attract foreign lines

The Army Corps of Engineers will deepen the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel to 52 feet, as South Carolina bids to create a dominant East Coast port.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 2, 2017

Atlas Air takes pilots to court

After a lieu of disputes, the airline is accusing disgruntled pilots of deliberately hampering operations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 1, 2017

Railways to consolidate services at Chicago hub

The cooperation between Norfolk Southern and Canadian National railways at the congested Chicago rail hub could save up to two days in travel time for some shipments.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2017

ATA spooked over lack of autonomous trucking rules

Autonomous vehicle technology moves forward, but appropriate accompanying policy continues to lag.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2017