Freight: Page 92
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Japanese lines to order 20 LNG ships for Toyota
The deal helps Toyota, NYK Line, K Line and MOL reduce their carbon footprint and secure transport capacity before new maritime emission rules enter into force.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Union Pacific restructures client-facing divisions to meet evolving needs
What was previously the company’s coal division will now also service frac sand, LPG, petroleum and wind markets. Is this a sign of changing times?
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Industry Pulse: Ocean rates dip despite peak season, brewing fears of new rate war
Freight rates continue to fall and carriers continue to order new ships. Could these trends threaten the ocean industry’s recovery?
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2017 -
EU expects automation to streamline the shipping industry soon
Digitizing the shipping supply chain could cut out some middlemen — including freight forwarders — resulting in job losses.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Tesla announces reveal date of electric semi-truck
After media broke the news a month ago that Tesla is testing fully electric, automated trucks, the car manufacturer finally cut through the hype and confirmed a reveal date.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 18, 2017 -
FMC approves THE Alliance’s ‘safety net’
“Looking back, things could have been done differently,” said FMC Commissioner Doyle, reflecting on the industry’s handling of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The ‘Space Race’ of the trucking industry
Senators Gary Peters and Ed Markey raised concerns over job displacement and safety as Congress considers setting a federal regulatory standard for autonomous trucks.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 15, 2017 -
FMC supply chain innovation project report to be revealed this fall
Ocean cargo transparency improvements could soon appear via a national supply chain portal.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Supply chains celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Ports and businesses are finding ways to recognize the 3.5 million truck drivers who move more than 70% of U.S. freight tonnage.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 14, 2017 -
How autonomous vehicles use simulations to prepare for the real world
Companies like Google’s parent Alphabet are building out digital scenarios featuring the same distractions and adverse conditions found on typical roads.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017 -
FL freight networks resume operations post-Irma
The reopening of ports and terminals signals the first step to a long recovery, allowing supplies to arrive in the region.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2017 -
STB postpones CSX ‘listening session’ due to Irma
The regulator did not want to take the railroad’s attention away from its duty to restore operations.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Port of Los Angeles signs a 10-year PLA with union group
States are pushing back on the collective bargaining mechanism, however, saying it makes project participation difficult for non-union workers.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Drewry: Shippers must go digital in wake of consolidation
What had worked previously for beneficial cargo owners in contract negotiations will likely hamper them moving forward if they neglect new technology.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Industry Pulse: Start of peak season drives up rail demand
August is one of the strongest months for intermodal shipments each year, as retailers stock up for back-to-school and holiday sales.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How 9/11 forced efficiency upon supply chains
The rise of data-driven customs processes since 9/11 have translated into bottom-line gains for supply chains, while safeguarding the country’s security.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 11, 2017 -
WA implements pay-per-mile tax pilot to solve funding gap
State and local infrastructure support and repair don’t end simply because owners navigate toward more fuel-efficient vehicles.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Report: Automated payments can help shippers streamline supply chains
Automation not only saves shippers money but it also limits inaccuracies.
By Rich Weissman • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Hurricane Irma batters FL with another haymaker against US supply chains
Every hurricane cripples supply chains, but two Category 4 storms ravaging three commodity exporters will create unprecedented costs.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Attempt to delay ELD enforcement fails in House vote
Despite a last-ditch effort to push back ELD mandate implementation by two years, truckers will face new regulation piled on top of old rules that may be in need of a makeover.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Cargo rolled over? Two startups propose a new way to contract for shipping
NYSHEX and 300cubits take on the shipping industry’s age-old battle against unenforceable contracts.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill
More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the latest two hurricanes to hit the mainland U.S.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017 -
STB rejects Chicago rail bypass proposal
Great Lakes Basin Transportation failed to prove it was financially ready to build a new rail line.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Port of Corpus Christi to begin dredging without federal help
Tired of waiting for delayed federal funds, the port commission advanced engineers $32.2 million to begin a much-needed dredging project.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Carrier rate hikes fail to materialize, excess capacity to blame
Despite solid fundamentals in 2017, ocean freight rate increases did not materialize.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017
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