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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Railroads set to reach new deal with 6 unions

The coalitions of 30 railroads and six unions must now individually approve the deal, which guarantees wage hikes to roughly 60% of industry workers through 2019.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 10, 2017

Industry Pulse: Rail freight sees record highs in 2017

The last two weeks of September and all of August set new all-time highs for intermodal traffic, but what happened in between may tell a larger story.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 9, 2017

Ahead of STB listening session, CSX cites improvements

Reframing metrics and rebuilding damaged trust are at the heart of CSX's defense of line disruptions and client dissatisfaction.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 9, 2017

Port of Virginia receives $1.55M scheduling technology grant

The port aims to better serve the trucking transport industry with its plan for reservations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 6, 2017