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Schneider taps broker software to lure truck capacity

Schneider's adoption of the new systems places in stark relief the need for brokers to differentiate.

Forwarders prep for hard Brexit after deal rejection

However, even planning for no deal is not a straightforward matter.

DSV’s bid for Panalpina rides consolidation wave

Panalpina’s board of directors is currently reviewing the DSV offer.

Trans-Pacific carriers accelerate blank sailings

How the reduced capacity meets slowing US import volume, which will be reflected in weekly spot rates, will give a preliminary picture of what to expect in supply and demand for the coming year.

US high court rules against forced trucker arbitration

Even owner-operators work under ‘contracts of employment,’ the US Supreme Court said, which means claims of misclassification, ‘stolen wages,’ can’t be forced into arbitration.

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Volatility frames cautious trans-Pacific contract talks

When imports increased strongly last summer, due in part to front-loading of shipments to get ahead of the Trump administration’s tariffs on China, spot rates soared by more than $1,000 to each coast.

Bumpy year ahead for container shippers

If there was ever a year when the outlook for reliability in the system was more clouded, 2019 and into 2020 would take the prize.

Tough road ahead for freight data standardization

Fissures have appeared, ranging from member frustration in standards-setting organizations to deeper concerns about the viability of the technology in the container shipping space.

Shippers, not just US truckers, own driver shortage

The solution to the US truck driver problem will require a proactive, engaged performance by shippers.

JOC Shipping & Logistics Pricing Hub

The pricing data found here allows shippers and transport providers to more accurately benchmark and forecast for their supply chains. The various spot prices and indices are collected from third-party sources and updated weekly, monthly and quarterly, depending on the data set.

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Concor enters Indian coastal shipping

Coastal shipping in India has gained considerable ground following the May 21 cabotage relaxation.

Post-Brexit supply chain turmoil fears build

With little over two months to go, there is still no sign of a deal between the United Kingdom and European Union.

Infographic: Who will supply polyethylene demand?

A global survey of polyethylene production, for 2018 to 2023.

US retailers tempering import plans

"With the holiday season behind us, the immediate pressure to stock up on merchandise has passed, but retailers remain concerned about tariffs and their impact on the nation’s economy,” said Jonathan Gold, the NRF’s vice president for supply chain and customs policy.

Trucking News

Trucking Logistics

License delays bite into US truck capacity

Long delays in CDL skills tests in some states discourage potential drivers and create a ‘hidden’ drain on capacity.

Canada Teamsters fight push for foreign truckers

Trucking companies want Ontario to allow overseas recruitment of truck drivers; the union says raise wages.

Guide lays path for better maintained chassis

IANA believes its educational guide can become a standard textbook for the chassis industry.

‘Blue-collar’ crisis plagues US trucking

Trucks travel on a road in the United States.

Widespread labor shortages affect not just trucking but all aspects of transportation and logistics.

Port News

Big ships, competition challenge West Coast ports

Competitors demonstrate that West Coast ports need to efficiently transfer containers to trucks and trains, as well ship-to-port, to retain shipper business.

South China targets rival hub's LCL cargo

The Shenzhen port of Shekou has opened a consolidation center that will ease customs restrictions on China's growing LCL cargo imports.

Exports offer Brazil container outlook hope

Maersk containers, vessel at port of Paranagua.

After a damaging truck strike, holiday trade gains are expected to be sub-par — although it is historically a time of demand growth.

India transshipment growth slows

Despite the lower growth, India's logistics reform measures have increased competition across transport modes — something cargo owners and logistics providers welcome.

Technology News

Technology

Consumer goods shippers need new sales channels

An Amazon fulfillment center in the United States.

The business model goals of online marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart involve more than showcasing retailers’ products online.

Shippers too reliant on container lines for tracking

Shippers' conundrum: if carriers are poor at arriving on time, why do shippers believe those carriers will be better at providing data in a timely manner, much less a predictive one?

Technology’s true value for shippers? Finding capacity

A host of technology providers in the North American surface transportation space have released tools to access previously hidden capacity.

Tough road ahead for freight data standardization

Fissures have appeared, ranging from member frustration in standards-setting organizations to deeper concerns about the viability of the technology in the container shipping space.

Breakbulk News

Breakbulk

Wind blades shipped to Russian wind farm

A wind power blade being transported by Novoroslesexport.

The blades were loaded onto telescopic trailers and transported to the Republic of Adygea at night.

AAL chief: Tight demand good for MPV/HL market

Recently, consolidation in the sector has accelerated, with acquisitions, mergers, alliances, and other cooperation among the stakeholders becoming routine.

Hansa Heavy Lift ending operations

Founded in 2011, HHL was the successor to Beluga Shipping but struggled to gain a foothold in the heavy-lift market as the global shipping crisis worsened in the mid-decade.

Demand blows logistics pressure to wind projects