Report: 600K containers will have trackers by 2025

As cheaper, more scalable tracking technologies come on the market, maritime consulting firm SeaIntelligence predicts the "dam has burst" on the digitalization of container shipping.

By Morgan Forde • June 21, 2019

Port of LA Harbor Commission approves automation project despite union criticism

The fight isn't over as City Councilman Joe Buscaino plans to challenge the permit through a process known as "asserting jurisdiction." 

By Matt Leonard • June 20, 2019

H&M 1st to trial Maersk's carbon neutral transport

Both companies are perceived as sustainability leaders in their industries and have set ambitious carbon reduction goals.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2019

FMCSA denies UPS' exemption request on trainer experience

The logistics company called new rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration taking effect next February a "significant burden" and said the rules would "impede its ability to meet the demand for new drivers."

By Matt Leonard • Updated Dec. 9, 2019

Port of Oakland puts electric power, fleets at center of zero-emissions strategy

The 259-page plan provides a framework for changes that will take place over the next 30 years as the port seeks to operate on zero emissions.

By Matt Leonard • June 19, 2019

Shippers 'blow up their budgets' in 2018, spending on logistics up 11.4%

Carriers experienced higher costs in the form of wages and passed these on to shippers, according to a new report from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and A.T. Kearney.

By Matt Leonard • June 19, 2019

XPO Logistics pilots predictive analytics tool in LTL network

Semi- and fully-automated tools can identify areas where operational efficiency could be improved.

By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019

Amazon Air adds 15 more aircraft

By 2021, Amazon will have 70 aircraft in its fleet, leveraging its own delivery network and decreasing its reliance on third-party carriers.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2019

Long Beach import volume down 19.5% year-over-year

The port blamed the ongoing trade war for the large slump in import volume.

By Matt Leonard • June 18, 2019

Volvo's autonomous vehicle to haul DFDS containers to Swedish port

The vehicle called Vera will travel a pre-defined route, including some public roadways, without a driver.

By Matt Leonard • June 14, 2019

Lululemon ups air freight anticipating Asia port congestion

"We are protecting our fall deliveries," said Lululemon CFO PJ Guido, predicting shipment consolidation from carriers and a rush to get product out of China later in the summer. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 14, 2019

DOT marks $600M in grants for port, rail infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a slate of grants for coastal ports and state railroads this week, aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, technology and efficiency.

By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019

Trucking industry takes to the Hill with 'competing ideas'

Eight witnesses from the trucking industry discussed everything from hours of service to truck weight in a House Transportation Committee meeting this week.  

By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019

Lufthansa Cargo launches new e-commerce unit

As e-commerce parcel volumes grow and brands seek to reach increasingly international customer bases, Lufthansa's air cargo unit has launched a dedicated subsidiary called "heyworld" to serve online retailers. 

By Morgan Forde • June 12, 2019

Northwest Seaport Alliance expands hours to improve turn times

The nighttime hours are starting at Terminal 18, which broke volume records in 2018.

By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019

Inventories grew by $123.7B in first quarter

This was the third straight quarter in which inventories grew by tens of billions of dollars as companies import goods ahead of tariffs.

By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2019

NRF predicts US imports will climb as trade war continues

The tariff rate increase on $200 billion in Chinese goods was delayed until Saturday, but this small stay won't keep retailers from upping their imports, according to the National Retail Federation. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 10, 2019

Report: Uber Freight offers below-market rates to shippers

By maintaining pricing below its competitors, Uber Freight is running a play common among tech companies looking to disrupt a market. But this also means profitability is far away, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 6, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd introduces container tracking, starting with 100K reefers

The technology will allow shippers to see the location, temperature and other information related to their cargo.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2019

Van, reefer truck demand grows from April to May

Year-over-year, load-to-truck ratios fell dramatically, and the Cass Freight Index said declines in freight volumes point to "possible economic contraction."

By Matt Leonard • June 4, 2019

CMA CGM ups cost-cutting intensity, streamlines routes

The carrier plans to use the tactics of simplified service, technological improvements and reduced energy consumption to save $1.5 billion in operating costs.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 30, 2019

Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group

The group will invest 500 million euros ($556 million) with the goal of getting level four autonomous trucks on the road within the next decade. 

By Matt Leonard • May 30, 2019

Trade war unpredictability has ocean shippers, carriers bracing for the worst

Freight volumes are expected to decline if the fourth list of tariffs is approved and the deadlock between Washington and Beijing deepens, according to an analysis by Drewry.

By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2019

CMA CGM, MSC complete integration with Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens

TradeLens now includes more than 10 ocean carriers and incorporates data from 600 ports and terminals capturing nearly half of global ocean freight, according to the announcement.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Oct. 15, 2020

CMA CGM adds 50K container trackers to its fleet

Many container lines have invested in IoT tracking technology, which gives shippers greater insight and visibility into the status of their cargo shipments.

By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019