Hanjin liquidation likely as South Korea dismisses bailout

The South Korean President accused the company of complacency while Hanjin pledged to resolve the shipping crisis.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Slowed maritime trade forces shippers into more alliances, port deals

Decreased maritime freight volumes are placing a premium on contracts to secure long-term service.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Houston explores electric 'Freight Shuttle System' to reduce congestion

The system also aims to save money, improve delivery times and reduce emissions. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Report: No impact on cargo ship imports despite Hanjin demise

U.S. cargo ships are actually strong this month in light of the bankruptcy.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Hanjin vessels begin unloading following bankruptcy rulings

Various rulings from courts in the U.S. and Korea provided Hanjin the solvency and protection to begin unloading stranded goods.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

BNSF counters freight market slump with new services

The railway is marketing its "underutilized capacity" to agricultural exporters in need of quick transport during the fall harvest.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Customs provides hint of clarity as US awaits Hanjin bankruptcy decision

Confusion abounds over the legal processes required to import goods stranded, diverted or in transit on Hanjin ships.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Zika inspections will only apply to FL exports

China agreed to regionalize its requirement after review of data provided by the Center for Disease Control.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Rival shippers seek to fill capacity gap left by Hanjin

Maersk and MSC announced new Transpacific routes to help exporters ship goods post-Hanjin.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 7, 2016

US bankruptcy court prevents Hanjin ship arrests

The goods aboard the ships may still not be released, however.

By Edwin Lopez , Geri Spieler • Sept. 7, 2016

Hanjin moves to save seized ships

South Korea will raise $90 million and file legal action in 10 countries to provide help to the beleaguered company.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 6, 2016

Why logistics startups are a hot investment

Technological expertise and an eye for inefficiencies drive new companies from innovation to acquisition.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 6, 2016

Hyundai Merchant Marine embarks on Hanjin rescue mission

Meanwhile, ports and competing shipping lines have tightened their restrictions for handling Hanjin cargo.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 2, 2016

Cloud-based TMS vendors expand target market

On-premise systems are losing their appeal for small and medium enterprises.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

Hanjin bankruptcy yields logistics disaster

Stranded containers, rising spot freight rates and contract challenges befell the supply chain this morning. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

West coast terminals table chassis fee

Yet the terminals affirmed their right to compensation since the machines occupy rentable space.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

Freightos deal sets up largest freight forwarding marketplace

The company's Expedia-like system aims to digitize freight forwarding.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

ELD rule could lead to 20% rate hike

The rule, coupled with a newly proposed speed-governor mandate, could induce a ground transport capacity crunch.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 31, 2016

Value of NAFTA freight trade fell for 18th straight month

Air cargo transport is the exception, according to the most recent BTS release.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Labor Day brings increased cargo theft risk

FWI Freight Watch recommends reinforcing security protocol in preparation for the holiday weekend.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Ports suffer from warehouse boom, on-demand supply chains

Retailers are stockpiling inventory and decreasing reliance on large container shipments.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Shippers rely on market-forces to cut CO2 emissions

In the absence of international regulation, five shippers developed a ranking system to factor carriers' sustainability scores into their procurement process.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 29, 2016

DOT proposal for speed-governed trucks could increase safety, but delay transport

Some operators worry mandatory speed caps would decrease overall freight transport capacity, while others espouse the safety and cost benefits.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2016

Atlas Air inks 5-year contract with FedEx

The freight aircraft operator seeks to become a lead provider for the express delivery market as companies look for peak season carriers.

By Robert DePaolo • Aug. 25, 2016

Union Pacific applies to run south Texas rail port

The railroad company has experience operating another international port in El Paso, but regulators must decide whether it's in the country's best interest. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 25, 2016