Freight: Page 94
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CSX furloughs half the staff at Chicago railyard
Customer satisfaction drops and rail workers issue resentful replies to CEO Hunter Harrison as CSX diverts trains to the congested Belt Railway.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Ports are about to get even bigger — and higher tech
Port operators are adding new technology, extra capacity and even mixed-use developments to monetize unused land and increase revenue.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017 -
14 Korean lines form alliance to restore faith, post-Hanjin
The wave of ocean consolidations may hit regional carriers next, as larger ships cascade into smaller trades.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Reuters: Tesla plans to unveil self-driving electric trucks in September
Tesla is in talks with the Nevada DMV and California officials to test self-driving, electric semi-trucks soon.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Panama Canal rewards return voyages with new toll structure
The change is the latest incentive the waterway is offering carriers as it competes with the Suez Canal for large-vessel traffic.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Hanjin’s creditors may receive less than two cents on the dollar
Nearly one year after the carrier’s bankruptcy, hard-to-read warning signs suggest creditors will walk away empty-handed.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 9, 2017 -
USDOT announces $79M round of INFRA project awards
The set-asides for smaller freight and highway initiatives are part of a push to meet the financing needs of smaller scale and rural projects.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Passengers are not ready for pilotless planes, but cargo may be
Air transport is already heavily automated, but the spread of pilotless planes could severely decrease air cargo costs by removing labor from the equation.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Rail workers respond to CSX CEO’s critique
The first week of August was tough for CSX, as a series of events — including a letter from union workers — suggest a growing state of disarray at the company.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Uber Freight expands to 6 states
As competition heats up between freight startups, Uber responds by expanding its network and updating its app to better match driver needs and expectations.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Industry Pulse: Air freight traffic rises 10.4% in first half of 2017
Despite a dip in June’s numbers, air freight traffic continues to show strong growth as the first half of 2017 showed the biggest increase since the first half of 2010.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Logistically Minded: US jobs rise by 200K for second straight month
In other news, a Singapore-based startup uses blockchain tech and AI to perfect last-mile delivery.
By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 4, 2017 -
AL officials plan Port Birmingham expansion
The inland port is running at 5% capacity despite having access to the Port of Mobile, three railroad lines and the interstate highway system.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Great Lakes Basin Transportation replies to Chicago rail bypass opponents
The project meets all the legal requirements to begin building, despite concerns over investors, need and eminent domain, according to the company.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Container shipping may again be drifting toward overcapacity
Shipping lines will receive various new ultra-large vessels this year, potentially causing the industry to stray off course once more.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 3, 2017 -
CSX CEO Harrison blames disgruntled staff for disruptions
It’s beginning to look like Harrison’s Waterloo, as the railroad legend is flanked on all sides with dissatisfaction over service disruptions.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How changes in the ocean cargo industry affect shippers
In our latest series, Supply Chain Dive explores the various links that connect shippers to their carriers, and why they should care.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Big ship chronicles: How overcapacity disrupted the industry
The world of ocean cargo transport has seen new trade routes, shipping alliances and companies emerge in the last two years. Here’s the story of how it happened.
By Edwin Lopez , Elizabeth Regan • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 charts explain how the shipping industry changed in 2 years
The shipping industry is beginning to look like an oligopoly. Here’s how consolidation has changed capacity and market share.
By Jordan Branch , Natalie (Forman) Gilmor , Edwin Lopez • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What shippers should know about the state of ocean rates
Highly complex ocean rates may be moving away from private negotiating as some industry leaders push for transparency and fairer pricing.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Supply chains benefit as ports adapt to freight industry shifts
As ports are often the first to feel the effects of market shifts, it takes great foresight to keep supply chains running.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Roundup: How shifts in ocean alliances disrupted logistics
As a result of new alliances, the shipping industry at first struggled to adjust to heavy port congestion and higher prices.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 1, 2017 -
ILWU votes for 3-year contract extension with West Coast ports
Early voting results reveal 67% of the West Coast dockworkers’ union voted to renew their contract until 2022, although official results will be not released until Friday.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 31, 2017 -
Industry Pulse: Trucking growth slows in June but still on upward trend
The Cass Freight Index reported consumer confidence in the freight industry is high, as e-commerce continues to dominate consumer spending.
By Kate Patrick Macri • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Logistically Minded: Supply Chain must focus on value, not cost, amid changing economy
As technology improves access to data, a recent report challenges executives to re-imagine the way they measure success.
By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • July 28, 2017