<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>ArcBest less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary ABF Freight is taking on additional volume and raising rates as a broad realignment of the US LTL sector gains speed.</p></div>

ArcBest less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary ABF Freight is taking on additional volume and raising rates as a broad realignment of the US LTL sector gains speed.

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<div><p>ArcBest subsidiary ABF Freight System is already benefiting from the seismic shift of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight across the US trucking industry following the collapse of Yellow last month. </p><p>“So far in August 2023, the asset-based segment (ABF Freight) has experienced...

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Four major factors would need to align for the container shipping industry to truly blunt the overcapacity anticipated to worsen over the next two years, writes analyst Lars Jensen.  </p></div>

Four major factors would need to align for the container shipping industry to truly blunt the overcapacity anticipated to worsen over the next two years, writes analyst Lars Jensen.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>North American railroads and the ports they serve say economic conditions for growing intermodal volumes have never been better — if they give customers the service, reliability and consistency they need to shift containers from highway to rail. </p></div>

North American railroads and the ports they serve say economic conditions for growing intermodal volumes have never been better — if they give customers the service, reliability and consistency they need to shift containers from highway to rail.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>An Aug. 19 Federal Register notice notified importers and customs brokers that the agency would be scrutinizing the accuracy of 5106 forms, documents necessary to import into the United States. </p></div>

An Aug. 19 Federal Register notice notified importers and customs brokers that the agency would be scrutinizing the accuracy of 5106 forms, documents necessary to import into the United States.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Supply and demand factors now come second to risk mitigation when planning capacity needs and handling for out-of-gauge cargoes. </p></div>

Supply and demand factors now come second to risk mitigation when planning capacity needs and handling for out-of-gauge cargoes.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Improving vessel fuel consumption is the most immediate and practical lever available to shipowners, offering value across a range of possible fuel futures, according to a new report by a classification society. </p></div>

Improving vessel fuel consumption is the most immediate and practical lever available to shipowners, offering value across a range of possible fuel futures, according to a new report by a classification society.

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