IATA considers cold chain standards for perishable foods

A worldwide standard for handling perishables could reduce waste in the food supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 23, 2017

Crews break ground on Port of Houston container yard

Upon completion, the new yard will increase stacking ability by 80% as ports nationwide upgrade their infrastructure to increase capacity.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2017

Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM invest in NYSHEX

The contracting startup, which seeks to address cargo no-shows and rollovers, now counts on four carrier partners and $13 million in Series A funds.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 22, 2017

Most ocean transport cargo travels uninsured to the US

Unaware of the consequences of uninsured ocean containers, buyers forego cargo insurance and assume shippers or carriers take care of it.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 22, 2017

A.P. Moller - Maersk sells oil business for $7.5B

The sale to French oil conglomerate Total is expected to close in 2018, as Maersk focuses on its transportation and logistics business.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 21, 2017

More than 11% of workers could lose their jobs to autonomous vehicles

But if driver shortages continue, autonomous trucks could pave the way for freight industry growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 21, 2017

Industry Pulse: Ocean rates rise by double digits as peak season nears

However, many carriers provided shippers some extra breathing room, slashing surcharges by around 12% according to Freightos data.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 21, 2017

Blockchain deal signed by IBM, Pacific International and PSA International

Blockchain technology may be a good security option for other shipping lines after observing Maersk's recent struggles with cybersecurity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: Freight booms, subscription delivery services buckle

The freight industry continues to leave the Great Recession in its rearview mirror, Fiat Chrysler joins the self-driving car race and the Port of LA is looking into a new staging facility. 

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 18, 2017

CSX troubles mount as STB investigates more changes

CSX's failure to provide data or evidence of improvement has led the Surface Transportation Board to request more information on planned progress.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 17, 2017

Feds hold sleep apnea test for truckers

The OOIDA says the test isn't necessary, but Sen. Chuck Schumer believes sleep apnea is tied to truck driver accidents and will continue to champion the mandate.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 15, 2017

Trucking revenues hit $676 billion in 2016

Driver shortages helped cause a small decline in trucking revenues this year.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 15, 2017

Industry Pulse: Carloads rebound in June, but remain far below pre-recession levels

Can the freight sector recover from a structural decline of carload shipments?

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 14, 2017

THE Alliance clarifies rules for contingency fund's use

Shipping alliances are responsible for guaranteeing delivery of cargo even in the case of bankruptcy, writes Federal Maritime Commissioner William Doyle.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 14, 2017

Trucking industry may be seriously affected by eclipse traffic

As millions of Americans swarm to see the eclipse, truckers may experience lengthy delays and long hours as highway congestion swells.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 14, 2017

Containers lost at sea add up

Roughly 568 shipping containers are lost each year during normal operating conditions, at great costs to shippers, carriers and the environment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 11, 2017

CSX furloughs half the staff at Chicago railyard

Customer satisfaction drops and rail workers issue resentful replies to CEO Hunter Harrison as CSX diverts trains to the congested Belt Railway.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 11, 2017

Ports are about to get even bigger — and higher tech

Port operators are adding new technology, extra capacity and even mixed-use developments to monetize unused land and increase revenue.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017

14 Korean lines form alliance to restore faith, post-Hanjin

The wave of ocean consolidations may hit regional carriers next, as larger ships cascade into smaller trades.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 10, 2017

Reuters: Tesla plans to unveil self-driving electric trucks in September

Tesla is in talks with the Nevada DMV and California officials to test self-driving, electric semi-trucks soon.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 9, 2017

Panama Canal rewards return voyages with new toll structure

The change is the latest incentive the waterway is offering carriers as it competes with the Suez Canal for large-vessel traffic.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 9, 2017

Hanjin's creditors may receive less than two cents on the dollar

Nearly one year after the carrier's bankruptcy, hard-to-read warning signs suggest creditors will walk away empty-handed.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 9, 2017

USDOT announces $79M round of INFRA project awards

The set-asides for smaller freight and highway initiatives are part of a push to meet the financing needs of smaller scale and rural projects. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017

Passengers are not ready for pilotless planes, but cargo may be

Air transport is already heavily automated, but the spread of pilotless planes could severely decrease air cargo costs by removing labor from the equation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 8, 2017

Rail workers respond to CSX CEO's critique

The first week of August was tough for CSX, as a series of events — including a letter from union workers — suggest a growing state of disarray at the company.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 7, 2017