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California gives up on zero-emissions locomotive regulation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has scrapped its controversial rule that would have required the use of zero-emissions locomotives in the state beginning in 2030. The board informed the Environmental Protection Agency this week that it was withdrawing its requests to enforce zero-emissions rules covering trucks and locomotives. The move comes […]
Trucking Regulation
The day after: Speculation abounds on California trucking regulation with no ACF
American Shipper
Cosco says blacklisting won’t affect US services “at all”
American Shipper
Analysis: When will ocean carriers return to the Red Sea?
Trade and Compliance
US poised to restrict low-value imports from China
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0.01 | $3942.08 | $3909.42 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
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| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | 0 | 2.42% | 2.41% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | -1 | 0% | 0.52% |
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The Stockout
Seasonal norms blunt recent improvements in freight markets
As truckload capacity exits, weak volume keeps rates in check.
The Stockout
Numerous issues on shippers’ radar to start year
The Stockout
Mexican decree ends ‘border-skipping’ strategy
State of Freight Webinar
State of Freight for December: Freight economy due for ‘directional’ change
During the State of Freight webinar for December, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss how a market shift could impact carriers, brokers and shippers in 2025.
State of Freight live: A bullish post-election trucking market assessment
At an in-person State of Freight, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and SONAR Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talked about why they think the freight market has turned.
Election to strongly impact freight economy
Supply chains will see direct effects regardless of the outcome of the presidential race. But what specific impacts on the freight industry are likely under a Harris versus a Trump administration?
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
Truckload’s shrinking length of haul
There are some significant if subtle takeaways from the truckload markets’ shrinking average length of haul.
Chart of the Week
Why are shippers increasing lead times?
Chart of the Week
Will the maritime momentum continue in 2025?
Chart of the Week
Rising rejection rates amid demand drop reveal truckload capacity exodus
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Trade and Compliance
Report: US imports high percentage of goods made with forced labor
A research firm contracted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a report on forced labor in the global supply chain, the role it plays in international trade and how the U.S. can prevent the importing of goods made by slaves.
American Shipper
Port strike threat gone, trans-Pacific container rates level out
American Shipper
Cosco says shipping disruptions boosted 2024 net profit by 95%
American Shipper
American Shipper
Port of Los Angeles tabs CFO, director of government affairs
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as chief financial officer at the busiest U.S. container port.
American Shipper
CMA CGM revamps Amerigo Mediterranean-North America service
American Shipper
EPA awards $1 million to New Orleans container port project
Modern Shipper
Weather and Critical Events
Transportation companies mobilize to support LA Fire relief efforts
Warp and Talon Logistics ask the industry to help support the LA area with relief efforts.
Logistics/Supply Chains
Demand for 4PL services forecast to surpass $104B by end of 2030
Borderlands: Mexico
Mexico ends border-skipping loophole e-commerce companies frequently exploit
E-commerce & Fulfillment
E-commerce logistics startup Cart.com acquires OceanX
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
St. Louis trucking company, affiliate file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A St. Louis trucking company and its equipment leasing affiliate recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the “challenges of the freight market” as one of the main reasons they are seeking to reorganize.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Bankruptcies, closures and fraud: Key trucking stories in 2024
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
More than 4,500 freight-related layoffs slated for firms nationwide
AskWaves
Maritime
How safe is Red Sea? Different shipping lines have different answers
Shipping stocks are under pressure as some ocean carriers show faith in military protection from Red Sea attacks.
Technology
Net-Zero Carbon
Viewpoint
How to cut transportation emissions, evaluate new zero-emission vehicles
Head of product at Walmart GoLocal, Vijay Cherukuru, gives a rundown of how to decarbonize fleets and choose next-generation zero-emission vehicles amid a continually changing EV landscape.
