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ITVI.USA
12,706.450
27.790
0.2%
OTLT.USA
2.875
0.007
0.2%
OTRI.USA
8.600
-0.020
-0.2%
OTVI.USA
12,771.920
38.730
0.3%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL
2.290
0.130
6%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA
2.950
0.070
2.4%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL
2.580
0.190
7.9%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI
2.110
0.120
6%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL
3.060
0.280
10.1%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX
1.920
0.120
6.7%
WAIT.USA
129.000
3.000
2.4%

ITVI.USA
12,706.450
27.790
0.2%
OTLT.USA
2.875
0.007
0.2%
OTRI.USA
8.600
-0.020
-0.2%
OTVI.USA
12,771.920
38.730
0.3%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL
2.290
0.130
6%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA
2.950
0.070
2.4%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL
2.580
0.190
7.9%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI
2.110
0.120
6%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL
3.060
0.280
10.1%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX
1.920
0.120
6.7%
WAIT.USA
129.000
3.000
2.4%

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

FreightWaves part of CNBC’s new Supply Chain Heat Map

A new tracking analytic uncovers the undercurrents within the flow of trade.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Gulf Coast ports’ April cargo volumes get boost from imports

Gulf Coast ports continue to see strong demand for container and breakbulk cargo services during the month of April.

Monday, May 23, 2022

Jaxport ready for larger container ships

The Jacksonville harbor deepening project “demonstrates Florida’s unwavering commitment to strengthen and grow supply chains.”

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Can tanker imports save drivers from spiking summer gasoline prices?

A mustard-colored jet with red DHL lettering on the tarmac.

Monday, May 23, 2022

DHL survey says COVID fades as international concern for US SMBs

A white FedEx truck on the tarmac behind a large military cargo jet on a cloudy day.

Sunday, May 22, 2022

FedEx tasked with rushing baby formula from Europe to Pennsylvania

A tail of a military plane and FedEx trucks shown on an airport tarmac as a tractor moves pallets.

Sunday, May 22, 2022

First US military jet with baby formula arrives in Indianapolis

Maritime

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallMonday, May 23, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: James Eads was a leading engineer of his time
FreightWaves Classics profiles James B. Eads, a self-educated engineer who solved key problems of his…
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Friday, May 20, 2022
Gimme shelter: Shipping stocks still rising amid Wall Street storm
Thursday, May 19, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: The Yellowstone achieved ‘firsts’ in peace and war
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Giant container ships are ruining everything
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Blockbuster container shipping results collide with sinking sentiment

Container News

American Shipper
Kim Link WillsTuesday, May 17, 2022
Long Beach sets record but East, Gulf Coast ports’ gains bigger
According to maritime expert John McCown, the U.S. ports with the strongest April performance were…
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Georgia’s ports had one of their busiest months ever in April
Monday, May 16, 2022
Container shipping rates: Still sky high but falling back to Earth
Monday, May 16, 2022
Free trade is dead, welcome to ‘Freedom Trade’
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Has the peak of container shipping’s epic boom already passed?

American Shipper Infographics

Infographics
Brandon CafferkyMonday, May 16, 2022
FBX Report: May 16, 2022
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40' containers.
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Most Popular American Shipper Articles

Air Cargo
Eric KulischFriday, May 20, 2022
Return of United Airlines’ 777s provides ‘material’ upside for cargo
United Airlines is significantly boosting its cargo capacity with the reintroduction of Boeing 777-200 jets.
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischThursday, May 19, 2022
US military arranges 1st flights of infant formula from Switzerland
President Biden has approved the first mission for Operation Fly Formula: Bring back baby formula from Europe.
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischThursday, May 19, 2022
Nestle expedites baby formula resupply with air cargo
Infant formula manufacturers and the federal government have called in the air cargo cavalry to help with the formula shortage.
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischWednesday, May 18, 2022
Biden launches emergency airlift to pick up baby formula overseas
The White House has set up Operation Fly Formula to rush imports of baby formula to stores until domestic production…
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Trade Compliance

Insights
Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWavesWednesday, May 18, 2022
Supply chains are never returning to ‘normal’
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes changes taking place in global supply chains.
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Monday, April 18, 2022
Chinese lockdowns will create shocks to American supply chains (but China is the biggest loser)
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
White House says Texas’ border checkpoints hurting supply chain
Friday, April 1, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Infrastructure: US transferred police powers in Panama Canal Zone 40 years ago
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
US, UK regulators sink merger of Finnish port crane makers

Infrastructure

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallTuesday, May 24, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Infrastructure: SFO is a key gateway airport (Part 2)
FreightWaves Classics presents SFO is a key gateway airport (Part 2).
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Friday, May 20, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Infrastructure: SFO is a key gateway (Part 1)
Friday, May 20, 2022
Truck Tech: Down Under charging edition
Thursday, May 19, 2022
How the US Chamber of Commerce plans to shape supply chain policy in Washington
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Infrastructure: I&M Canal was successful until it wasn’t…

Shipping + Maritime

Maritime
Ashley CokerWednesday, May 18, 2022
Drayage can no longer be considered an afterthought
While drayage has faced demand surges, they have often been the relatively short-lived consequences of labor strikes or steamship company…
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
How to win the trade game: NY/NJ port directors explain their success
Monday, May 16, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Bell made history in the U.S. Coast Guard
Friday, May 13, 2022
Viewpoint: Shanghai’s reopening pledge nothing more than the boy who cried wolf
Friday, May 13, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Infrastructure: Montauk Point Lighthouse was first US public works project

Shipper's Perspective

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallTuesday, January 18, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: Shipping line brought fresh fruit to the Northeast in the late 1800s
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Boston Fruit Company, which imported fruit into the U.S. during the late 1800s.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
2021 Shipper of Choice profile: The Home Depot
Monday, March 15, 2021
FreightWaves launches SONAR SCI Lane Acuity
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Commentary: How are freight professionals adjusting to COVID-19?
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Download: Quarterly Shipper Rate Report

Air Cargo

Air Cargo
Eric KulischWednesday, May 18, 2022
Air France-KLM forms cargo alliance with French shipping giant CMA CGM
CMA CGM is a dominant ocean freight carrier that is rapidly growing in air cargo. A tie-up with Air France-KLM…
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Canadian airport betting big on hydrogen
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
EgyptAir orders cargo conversion for 737-800 passenger jet
Monday, May 16, 2022
Abbott Labs ramps up air cargo imports of baby formula
Monday, May 16, 2022
Saudia selects Mammoth Freighters to convert Boeing 777s for cargo

Fuel

Fuel
John KingstonMonday, May 23, 2022
DOE/EIA benchmark diesel price declines as futures oddly tick up
The national average benchmark diesel price was down, but the East Coast price was down by a smaller amount.
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Monday, May 23, 2022
Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit to hit FreightWaves virtual stage on June 15
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Drop in diesel prices, improved supply give East Coast glimmer of hope
Monday, May 16, 2022
Benchmark diesel price declines, East Coast squeeze may be getting worse
Monday, May 16, 2022
Soaring fuel prices leave owner-operators with tough choices

Rail

Rail
Joanna MarshTuesday, May 24, 2022
Senators demand regulators take action on freight rail service disruptions
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants the Surface Transportation Board to take action to address service delays and congestion…
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Rail
Joanna MarshMonday, May 23, 2022
G&W subsidiary to service Hyundai’s $5.5B EV and battery facility
Georgia Central Railway will serve Hyundai Motor Group’s $5.5 billion-dollar electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility near Savannah.
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Rail
Joanna MarshFriday, May 20, 2022
Rail shippers applaud federal appeals court ruling on alleged price fixing
A U.S. federal appeals court ruled that four Class I railroads must bear the burden on what internal documents can…
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Supply Chains
John GallagherFriday, May 20, 2022
Senators demand gun shipment stats from trucking, rail companies following shootings
In the wake of the latest deadly shootings, Democratic lawmakers urge carriers to tighten firearm security measures.
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Rail
Joanna MarshWednesday, May 18, 2022
CSX rejects blame from Tampa Electric for low coal supplies
Tampa Electric says rail service issues are why the power company isn’t receiving enough coal from CSX, according to a…
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FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallTuesday, May 17, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: A&CR provided Astoria a transportation link
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad.
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Rail
Joanna MarshTuesday, May 17, 2022
Unions critical of BNSF’s new adjustments to attendance policy
BNSF has made some changes to the attendance policy that it implemented in February, but unions say the changes don’t…
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Rail
Joanna MarshMonday, May 16, 2022
Surface Transportation Board poised to enact shipper-friendly regulations
The board could adopt reciprocal switching and first-mile and last-mile data collection, according to comments made by STB Chairman Marty…
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Rail
Joanna MarshMonday, May 16, 2022
Texas rail advocates want state to fight for federal rail grants
Advocates for freight and passenger rail in Texas are pressing legislators to pursue federal grant opportunities that would bolster short…
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Rail
Joanna MarshFriday, May 13, 2022
North Carolina awards nearly $11 million to freight rail projects
Fourteen projects received matching grants to upgrade track and bridges.
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FreightWaves News

Driver issues
John GallagherTuesday, May 24, 2022
Shippers ready to fight driver overtime pay bill in Congress
A major shipper lobbying group wants to make sure a bill aimed at ensuring overtime…
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Solicitor general urges Supreme Court not to review California AB5 case
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Blue Yonder, Bringg driving Asda’s omnichannel makeover
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
2 brothers at Stan Koch Trucking, Koch Industries will buy out 3rd for $58.5M
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Carrier-focused TMS improves efficiency for fleets of all sizes
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Tackling transportation-related emission visibility — Net-Zero Carbon
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Nowports hits unicorn status at $1B valuation with new funding
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Ultrafast delivery startup Gorillas slashes office workforce by half
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Instilling a team mindset for a remote work environment
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
How to survive an FMCSA off-site audit
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
SONAR sightings for May 24: Denver to LA, carrier update, more
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
FreightTech integrations with SONAR continue to increase
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
LTL stocks the real loser in market sell-off
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Walmart and DroneUp expanding drone delivery to 6 states, 4 million people
Monday, May 23, 2022
Rash of parts thefts is leaving Freightliner trucks inoperable

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