Freight: Page 6
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East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans
While there has not been a "wholesale shift" in volumes to the West Coast, conversations have started, per a Port of Los Angeles media briefing.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 24, 2024 -
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UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2032
The companies’ previous agreement was set to end in September 2027.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 23, 2024 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 12% YoY in April
West Coast volume growth is projected to continue in the second half of the year, said Hackett Associates Partner Daniel Hackett.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Marion Bull on May 20, 2024
South Carolina Ports Authority resumes operations after software issue
The port halted activity at marine and inland terminals until Tuesday afternoon as it worked to resolve the disruption.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated May 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of A.P Moller-Maersk
Maersk expands air cargo footprint with Miami hub
The 90,000-square-foot facility aims to help improve connectivity to markets in Latin America.
By Kelly Stroh • May 16, 2024 -
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Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
Industry member associations expressed disappointment on Biden’s decision to expand Section 301 tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • May 16, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseHow supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024 -
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High port volumes expected for 2024’s peak season
Consumer spending will drive 2 million-plus TEUs of monthly loaded imports at the nation’s top ports through October, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates project.
By Edwin Lopez • May 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon to roll out 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in California
The Volvo VNR Electric trucks are the company's largest deployment of Class 8 vehicles.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024 -
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Union Pacific launches premium service between Southern California and Chicago
The railroad's new domestic intermodal route cuts transit times from five to three days.
By Larry Avila • May 8, 2024 -
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Q&AHome Depot on leveraging FLOW
VP Sarah Galica discussed how Freight Logistics Optimization Works strengthened the company's logistics network.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 3, 2024 -
Retrieved from Instituto Nacional Electoral on May 01, 2024
How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ryder System via Business Wire
Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
By Edwin Lopez • April 30, 2024 -
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Sponsored by HanwhaIt’s time to fuel change: Ocean carriers consider alternative fuels
Let’s look at the alternative fuels under consideration for ocean shipping.
April 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization
Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.
By Larry Avila • April 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on April 23, 2024
Port of Baltimore preps new alternate channel for larger vessel traffic
The limited access channel could help draw more commercial activity back to the port after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 24, 2024 -
Provided by Schneider National
Baltimore bridge collapseHow Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2024 -
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Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 19% YoY in March
The West Coast port expects volumes to continue to grow in April, despite being a more muted shipping season.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 19, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseTransportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from CMA CGM Group on April 16, 2024
CMA CGM to add Transpacific air cargo service
The carrier will deploy two Atlas Air-operated Boeing 777-200F aircraft ahead of peak season.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 17, 2024 -
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US import volumes rise despite global trade uncertainty
The top 12 container ports are expected to reach 2 million TEUs in May despite ongoing ocean freight disruptions.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 15, 2024 -
Provided by Union Pacific.
Union Pacific adds route between Chicago and Southern California
The new service is part of the railroad's push to convert freight from trucks to rail, saying it lowers overall costs for shippers.
By Larry Avila • April 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on April 11, 2024
Savannah port sees intermodal cargo surge in March
Infrastructure and low dwell times contributed to nearly 436,000 total TEUs handled in March at the Port of Savannah.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 12, 2024 -
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Red Sea modal shifts, e-commerce push March air volumes up 11% YoY
Shippers are negotiating shorter-term contracts to keep their options open amid disruptions and an incoming summer capacity boost.
By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2024 -
Provided by Norfolk Southern
Baltimore bridge collapseRailroads add capacity to mitigate Port of Baltimore disruptions
Norfolk Southern and CSX launched services to keep freight from the East Coast port moving.
By Larry Avila • April 5, 2024
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