Truck market tightens ahead of Thanksgiving

Grocers rushing to stock shelves and truck drivers' vacations led refrigerated freight spot rates to rise for a third straight week in November.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 21, 2018

Air France-KLM updates online cargo booking tools

The airline assured freight forwarders it was not attempting to circumvent their services and said the MyCargo platform was designed specifically for the intermediaries. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 21, 2018

Oakland, port work together on truck traffic

The two parties are creating a plan to reduce impact by 2023 as they expect new logistics facilities to increase truck traffic. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 20, 2018

FedEx adds 1K EVs to its fleet

The company's push for social commitment and higher operating efficiencies will in part be measured by the sustained economic value of the electric vehicles over the long term.

By Andy Burt • Nov. 20, 2018

Soybean export declines yield slower rail volumes

October marked the slowest month of growth for carload volumes as shifting market conditions for frac sand market and grains led to a just 1% year-over-year gain.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 19, 2018

Recycling industry petitions to be exempt from ELD mandate

The National Waste and Recycling Association estimates the mandate would cost $117 million and should be exempt from hours-of-service rules due to its drivers' many stops.

By Cody Ellis • Nov. 19, 2018

Maersk planning for tariffs to hit hard in 2019

The ocean carrier expects investments to slow down next year as it faces challenges head on.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 16, 2018

New fee structure to start Monday at Southern California ports

Southern California terminals will distribute fees for night gate funding beginning next week.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2018

International e-commerce is taking off and airports better get ready

Expedited delivery makes air freight more attractive than typical maritime shipping routes, bringing congestion but also opportunity to U.S. hubs.

By Ben Conwell • Nov. 15, 2018

Largest ocean carriers confirm formation of industry association

Five carriers are on board to form a nonprofit organization intended to create common data standards and increase efficiency for carriers and shippers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2018

EPA moves to reduce truck emissions

The new 'Cleaner Trucks Initiative' will propose stricter emissions standards and 'cut unnecessary red tape,' according to the administration. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018

October freight surge blown back by devastating storms

Hurricanes Florence and Michael were devastating in different ways and many supply chains were unprepared. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 14, 2018

As cargo peaks, port stakeholders worry tariffs may lead to a trough

The Port of Oakland's Efficiency Task Force met to discuss the effects of trade wondering how long will record cargo growth last?

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2018

California wildfires endanger supply chain workers, displace businesses

As three fires burn, the freight and logistics industries grapple with what may be the "new normal" in California. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018

Managing traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'

From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018

In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports

Unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement — and the solutions often start at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018

An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion

In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Fixing Chicago's freight rail congestion

Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Volvo, Greenlots partner on charging infrastructure for electric trucks

The partnership will help fleet operators integrate electric vehicles into the grid and alleviate some cost and sustainability concerns.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 12, 2018

Longer delivery times weaken air freight growth

Demand for air transport grew 2% in September, less than half the five-year average growth rate of 5.1%, according to data from the International Air Transport Association.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018

ATRI asks carriers to share ELD data for research

The American Transportation Research Institute hopes hundreds of companies representing the spectrum of fleets will participate so that regulators can better understand the trucking industry. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 11, 2018

UPS Freight avoids strike, plans to accept new volumes 'immediately'

Negotiator Kris Taylor said the company assured him service would resume, but drivers and customers should expect a "ramp-up period" to get freight back into the system. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 11, 2018

Port Optimizer gives cargo owners 2 weeks more notice, Long Beach pilot finds

GE is positioning the platform as the home base for dispatchers, drayage and equipment providers, terminal operators and shippers alike.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2018

Top ocean carriers reportedly plan global association

The six largest shipping lines are planning to launch a global association with the goal of standardizing practices, ShippingWatch reports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2018