Freight: Page 99
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Uber Freight hits the road, bets on drivers to gain traction
The rideshare company seeks to disrupt load boards by prioritizing drivers and offering dynamic pricing, but will it succeed?
By Edwin Lopez • May 19, 2017 -
Congestion: A chronic logistics waste costing $63.4 billion in lost productivity
Idled traffic can lead to property losses, more accidents and lesser compliance with hours-of-service regulation. A recent report shows the costs are mounting.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 18, 2017 -
GE, Port of Los Angeles launch supply chain visibility pilot program
The partners will collaborate with various supply chain stakeholders in sharing cargo, chassis and port data to boost efficiency.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 18, 2017 -
Port strikes befall Spain over renewed attempt at labor reform
Slowdowns and strikes to impede trade and ports for eight days in four cities in Spain, impacting European trade routes and shipments.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 17, 2017 -
Shipping lines see the benefits of higher rates, volumes
Carriers' financials are still far from stellar, but improved first quarter results may signal the beginning of a more stable era for the industry.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 17, 2017 -
New shipping routes may hinder food, raw materials chains
Commodity producers located far from major ports are struggling to remain in the cargo shipping loop.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 17, 2017 -
LTL carrier sues Amazon Fulfillment over contract breach, 'bullying'
Aggressive tactics and unapproved contract changes are commonplace when smaller companies partner with high-volume buyers, but illicit nonetheless.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 16, 2017 -
DP World app allows container tracking at terminals
While yet to reach the U.S., the app provides much needed visibility into container terminals and could encourage other operators to follow suit.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 12, 2017 -
Cargolux, Emirates SkyCargo partner, expanding air freight networks
As passenger airlines invest in cargo capacity, freight airlines seek larger networks, providing the grounds for a win-win deal.
By Edwin Lopez • May 12, 2017 -
Maersk CEO: 'The container market is clearly improving'
The shipping line may have recorded a loss in Q1 due to fuel price increases, but supply and demand fundamentals are laying the foundation for higher profits.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 12, 2017 -
Are US ports ready for the big ship era?
New alliances led to greater April volumes at the Port of Long Beach, raising questions as to whether ports are prepared to handle the implications.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 11, 2017 -
Air cargo stakeholders clamor for digital portal
As air cargo labors under lack of modernization, 80% of stakeholders at an event said they would be willing to help create a new system.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017 -
The big-ship era arrives to the US East Coast
The Port of Virginia received a 13,092 TEU vessel Monday, marking the beginning of the coast's post-Panamax era.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017 -
Uber CEO teases its freight venture on Twitter
The company is not shy about its freight ambitions, but can it surpass the challenges that beleaguered its Uber-for-Trucking competitors?
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017 -
Celadon turns away from owner-operator model
The trucking company is suffering from high variable costs associated with independent workers, casting doubt on whether such a model is actually cheaper than hiring company drivers.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017 -
A private enterprise plan seeks to help railroads avoid Chicago congestion, for a price
From Illinois to Texas, industry leaders grow desperate for infrastructure improvements to maintain economic growth.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017 -
Supply chain congestion grows as a side effect of new alliances
Port congestion is spreading from Shanghai to other ports in the U.S. and China, as dockworkers adjust to new processes and alliances.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017 -
Knight-Swift merger receives green light from FTC
The speedy approval highlights the fragmented nature of the industry as well as the companies' priorities.
By Edwin Lopez • May 4, 2017 -
Big ships may call on Port of NY-NJ by July
The big ship era is coming to the East Coast's largest port six months early thanks to an expedited bridge-raising project.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 4, 2017 -
Truckers fear ELD mandate's side effects, aggravated capacity crunch
An open letter to President Trump details the myriad concerns facing truck drivers as they prepare for the ELD mandate later this year.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • May 4, 2017 -
Rising truck collisions in booming regions: A regulatory paradox
As California's Inland Empire benefits from high growth, truckers and regulators face the unwelcome challenge of rising accident rates despite safety-first regulations.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017 -
UPS air maintenance workers on path to strike
If the two parties cannot resolve healthcare issues next week, union members say they will petition the government to permit an official strike.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017 -
FMC rejects Japanese lines' merger over jurisdiction concerns
The K Line, NYK and MOL deal's fate now lies in the hands of a very skeptical Justice Department, which is concurrently investigating the industry for price fixing.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2017 -
Port of Portland feels threat of bigger vessels
As the industry moves towards larger container ships, ports are faced with uncertainty in how to move forward.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 2, 2017 -
Yang Ming's financial struggles require new equity capital infusion
Less than one year after Hanjin, shippers are growing concerned about the Taiwanese shipper's outlook.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017
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