Trucking bottlenecks cost millions and they're getting worse

Since last year, truck speeds dropped by an average of about 9% in the top 10 bottleneck locations.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 13, 2019

California sues FMCSA after agency overruled HOS rules

The state's suit alleges that the FMCSA has overstepped its authority in interfering with the meal and rest break standards, claiming that these are not laws or regulations on commercial motor vehicle safety.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 13, 2019

CMA CGM completes acquisition of CEVA Logistics

CMA CGM is now a 100,000-employee company with more than $30 billion in revenue, according to the ocean carrier's CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

By Matt Leonard • Updated April 10, 2019

Maersk acquires customs broker Vandegrift to broaden services

The Danish ocean carrier, along with several of its competitors, has been working in recent years to offer more inclusive supply chain services to bolster margins and brand loyalty. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 13, 2019

UPS Air Cargo Teamsters agree to new contract

The new contract includes an immediate 17.7% raise and a 3% annual wage increases over the life of the agreement.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 2019

Norfolk Southern lays out dramatic transition to PSR

It plans to reach full PSR implementation by 2021 and acknowledges some customers could be shed along the way. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 12, 2019

UPS powers up for Valentine's Day flowers

The logistics provider added 50 extra flights to handle flower shipments, to ensure procrastinating Romeos get their roses on time.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 11, 2019

Freight market expected to reach $565B by 2022

Trucking is expected to generate the largest revenue of all the freight modes, according to a forecast by Freedonia Group, with expected revenue of $383 billion by 2022

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2019

Ocean freight rates increased ahead of Lunar New Year — but not by much

This January's month-to-month change was lower than previous years, signaling that rates are being kept up by a rush to beat tariffs.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 11, 2019

Rail sets sights on trucking volumes for growth

Executives at the Association for American Railroads said intermodal shipments are rail's largest commodities, and that growth can't happen without the trucking industry.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2019

Tariff hike delay has helped out ag shippers, but not for long

Though a stay of tariff increases got soybeans moving again, the looming March 1 deadline for another tariff hike means traders and farmers are still in uncertain terrain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 8, 2019

Maersk's new virtual assistant helps customers track cargo

The assistant, named Captain Peter, will allow users to see if their shipments are delayed and track the temperature in refrigerated containers. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 8, 2019

Study: ELD mandate may lead to unsafe driving behavior

A new study from researchers at Northeastern University and University of Arkansas found the ELD mandate did increase the hours of service compliance for truckers, but there was little evidence of safety benefits. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 7, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd will convert 15K TEU ship to LNG

Only a handful of carriers plan to use LNG to comply with IMO 2020, setting Hapag-Lloyd apart from other shipping lines.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 5, 2019

Convoy reaches 95% automated load to truck matching

The digital freight broker is able to match the vast majority of loads in its top markets "without any human intervention at all: no calls, no email, no nothing," said Chief Product Officer Ziad Ismail.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2019

Dip in rail volume offers reality check for industry

With trucking capacity showing some signs of recovering and continued machinations around trade in Washington, explosive intermodal growth is looking slightly less certain today.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 4, 2019

IBM, PIL track mandarin oranges on blockchain for Chinese New Year

The trial used an electronic bill of lading, reducing "document processing times to almost zero."

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 1, 2019

Port of Rotterdam begins IoT-based operations

IBM started developing a cloud-based platform for the port last year, as part of Rotterdam's quest to become the "smartest port."

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 1, 2019

Amazon spotted using Embark autonomous truck

Amazon has not exactly been shy about its plans to automate parts of its business, but the e-commerce giant and Embark are remaining quiet about any potential partnership.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 1, 2019

Farmers can ship and haul with new digital booking tool

The Indigo Transport platform works similarly to other digital freight-booking platforms such as Convoy and Uber Freight and seeks to streamline the first mile. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 1, 2019

Uber Freight asks drivers to rate shipper facilities

The ratings are intended to inform shippers as to what drivers look for in a facility so they can make changes and better attract drivers to their loads. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019

Freight, package delays expected due to winter storm Jayden

Multiple rail companies say they expect delays as a result of the record-breaking cold gripping many parts of the country, and the Postal Service won't be making deliveries in many locations.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 31, 2019

Truck drivers may refuse to enter terminal at Port of Baltimore

The drivers claim they're stuck in the middle of a labor dispute, leading to wait times up to seven hours outside the Seagrit Marine Terminal. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2019

Port of Oakland makes truck turn times public

Truckers, dispatchers and shippers can now plan schedules around the length of time a truck will take to move through a marine terminal.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2019

After 'Big Bang' in 2018, trucking market corrects

A DAT forecast projects shippers will pay 3% to 5% more in contract rates this year to avoid the spot rate premiums that dominated 2018.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 29, 2019