Maersk adds digital customs clearance in industry first

The move is the latest by the largest ocean carrier in its quest to become a one-stop-shop for shippers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 29, 2019

Railroads blame PSR, harsh weather for muted intermodal growth

Operational strategies play a major role in volumes, leading railroads to experience the fading out of the intermodal boom of 2018 very differently.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019

CMA CGM launches instant digital quotes, guaranteed space for shippers

The ocean shipping industry is notoriously slow to jump on the digitization bandwagon, but the tides are shifting. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 26, 2019

Norfolk Southern decreases dwell time 23% with PSR transition underway

The railroad touted the early work it has done to streamline its network while making clear that the bulk of the work to drastically increase the railroad's efficiency and reliability is yet to come. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 25, 2019

Canadian Pacific 'encouraged' by PSR adoption in US

The hallmarks of PSR, such as schedule reliability and train velocity, benefit shippers and railroads beyond a single network and ultimately create additional capacity, said CEO Keith Creel.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 24, 2019

Report: HMM seeks full membership in 2M alliance

The company's CEO is reportedly meeting with executives from Maersk and MSC, but HMM doesn't bring as much heft to the negotiating table as the ninth largest carrier with 1.9% of global volume.

By Matt Leonard • Updated April 25, 2019

Maersk blockchain solution TradeLens adds ZIM

This is the fourth carrier to join the platform, which allows data to be shared across a network of terminal operators, port authorities, freight forwarders and container lines. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 22, 2019

Qualities shippers should look for in a heavy/specialized carrier

The “one size fits all” approach does not work with oversized, overweight or specialized shipments.

April 22, 2019

Union Pacific completes first of 3 PSR transition stages

The railroad is still "refining" its schedule and changes could still be "significant," said executives. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 22, 2019

Kansas City Southern: PSR transition will benefit customers

The customer-focused messaging from KCS comes after other railroads' transitions to PSR that caused an uproar due to service changes and poor communication. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 18, 2019

Convoy introduces application to handle drop-and-hook shipments

Convoy will lease trailers that can be used by shippers who want to be part of the new offering.

By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019

CSX posts decline in intermodal revenue after lane cuts

Executives said the railroad's current focus was not on volume growth, but on profitable growth.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 17, 2019

Board again delays decision on Port of LA automation project

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked for more time on the "complex set of negotiations," in which APM Terminals wants to automate and make the port more competitive, while union workers fear job cuts.

By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and ONE form the Digital Container Shipping Association

Ocean shipping has been a notoriously slow industry to digitize, and creating a common set of standards could pave the way for the development of industry-wide digital networks.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 16, 2019

Spot rates drop 30% between US West Coast and Asia

First quarter volumes slumped after the threat of tariffs led to record import volumes in late 2018 at West Coast North American ports.

By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019

Uber Freight grows quickly ahead of company IPO

The fast-growing segment adds buoyancy to Uber's balance sheet, and the company believes its freight business has tapped into less than 0.1% of the potential market. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 14, 2019

Auto imports from Asia, Europe could fall 11% under proposed U.S. tariffs

U.S. auto tariffs could result in higher prices for consumers and less volume for ports, according to analysis by Drewry.

By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019

Trucking volume increases in March, still lower than expected

The DAT Freight Index — an indicator of volume across van, refrigerated and flatbed freight — went up 4.3% in March compared to the previous month.

By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019

Freight associations warn White House about border slowdown consequences

A letter from 18 associations warns restricting the flow of goods at the U.S.-Mexico border will "inflict significant harm to our nation’s economy and the millions of American jobs that depend on cross-border trade."

By Emma Cosgrove • April 8, 2019

Maersk completes spin-off of oil drilling business

This move is part of a 2016 plan to push the carrier into logistics and supply chain services and away from oil and gas, in search of healthier and more stable profit margins.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 8, 2019

Are the Port of LA and Long Beach drayage emissions goals realistic?

A new report surveyed 10 manufacturers to find out if their electric or fuel-cell powered trucks would be available in time for ports to meet ambitious emissions goals.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 5, 2019

Shifting ro-ro cargo to containers could provide post-Brexit relief

About 20% of the current import volume at the Port of Dover could be shifted from trailers to containers and handled by other ports if post-Brexit congestion clogs the ro-ro facility, a Drewry analysis found.  

By Matt Leonard • April 5, 2019

Truck wait times rise to 5 hours as CBP reassigns staff on US-Mexico border

Federal officials announced the Bridge of the Americas port of entry will close to cargo shipments on Saturdays, and President Trump may decide upon further closures this week.

By Edwin Lopez • April 4, 2019

Amazon Air expands fleet, with larger air cargo stake down the road

Amazon filed for 40% stake each in two air cargo firms that operate its 40-aircraft fleet, an indication the company is heading toward ownership of a larger slice of the air cargo pie. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019

DOT sends HOS rule change to White House for review

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced last week that updates to federal hours of service rules have been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. 

By Matt Leonard • April 2, 2019