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Knight-Swift’s LTL expansion spurs shipper interest
Customers did not view the company as a viable option for national less-than-truckload needs prior to its acquisition of Dependable Highway Express, according to CFO Andrew Hess.
By David Taube • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Trucking rates, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say
Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By David Taube • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M
The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Oct. 28, 2024 -
ILA, USMX to resume contract talks next month
The parties may be waiting for the U.S. presidential election to pass before returning to the bargaining table, an expert said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Saia raises rates to offset $1B in investments
The price hike came after the LTL carrier opened 11 truck terminals in Q3, executives said.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Air freight demand largely unfazed by ILA port strike
Shippers took early action to avoid strike-related backlogs. Experts urge similar strategies ahead of another potential stoppage in January.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Ocean spot rates tumble from pre-ILA strike surge
While lower demand may be driving the decline, shippers still have potential carrier surcharges to factor in.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2024 -
CPKC, CSX receive approval to create Mexico-Southeast U.S. link
The railroads are creating the interchange to compete for intermodal service between the two countries.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Retail inventories in good shape for holidays: NRF CEO
Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Global disruptions, e-commerce drive September air cargo volumes
Extreme weather and labor unrest are putting shippers and forwarders to the test, making October a 'whole new ballgame,' said Xeneta’s Niall van de Wouw.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Volkswagen opens port facility in Texas
Up to 140,000 vehicles for Volkswagen and its brands like Audi and Porsche will be processed annually at Port Freeport to support central and western U.S. dealers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 11, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA’s outstanding issues center on automation, experts say
Jurisdiction, healthcare and container royalty are also pending further negotiations, the union’s President Harold Daggett said in a Friday letter.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Port strike leaves lingering logistics effects, analysts say
Returning to normal operations may take as long as a month, DHL Global Forwarding said.
By David Taube • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Port of New York and New Jersey reopen following ILA strike
The port resumed discharging cargo Friday night, with two terminals opening during the weekend for trucking activity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 7, 2024 -
ILA-USMX deal praised by Biden, industry leaders
The two sides agreed to a three-month extension of the current master contract, reopening ports and allowing cargo flow to resume.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA strike: Biden declines to intervene, but pressures USMX
Administration officials also warned ocean carriers against imposing strike surcharges on shippers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Biden, industry leaders react to port strike
The president and trade associations called for a swift resolution to avoid the work stoppage’s impact on supply chains and economic flows.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Did the ILA strike fully shut down East and Gulf Coast ports? We asked.
At least 12 ports were significantly affected on Tuesday, but not all terminals are at a standstill.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Port strike could bring ocean carrier surcharges
Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other carriers shared contingency plans ahead of a possible work stoppage beginning Oct. 1.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
USMX files labor charge against dockworkers union
The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 26, 2024 -
ILA-USMX port labor talks
Ports brace for a potential ILA strike
East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 25, 2024