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Friday, September 23, 2022

Viewpoint: There are winners and losers in the diversion of trade

An increase in vessels calling on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports is adding to wait times, which increases…

Friday, September 23, 2022

Boeing CEO: Promises about clean aviation fuel outpace technology

Boeing CEO David Calhoun is outspoken about how governments are making environmental and economic policy.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

West Coast ports sink to lowest share of US imports since early 1980s

East and Gulf coast ports handled more volume than ever before in August, pulling far ahead of West Coast rivals.

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A container ship is at the Port of Houston.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

19 retailers committed to zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040

A white Air Canada Cargo jet with black and red accents on the tarmac.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Air Canada 360: Freighter aircraft jettisoned 20 years ago now embraced

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Mexico’s biggest container port reopens after earthquake

a photo of a container ship

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Container shipping lines suddenly a lot less interested in renting ships

Maritime

Weather and Critical Events
Joanna MarshFriday, September 23, 2022
Ports of Halifax, Saint John brace for approaching Fiona
The ports of Halifax and Saint John are taking steps to protect operations as Hurricane…
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Garcia was a trailblazer in the Coast Guard
Thursday, September 22, 2022
FreightWaves SONAR data revealed global recession months before FedEx’s earnings
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Atlantic Canada braces for Hurricane Fiona
Monday, September 19, 2022
Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico Pacific Coast region

Container News

Maritime
Greg MillerMonday, September 19, 2022
Fall in container spot rates ‘much steeper,’ ‘less orderly’ than expected
Container shipping rates — particularly from Asia to the U.S. — are still falling hard…
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Monday, September 19, 2022
Crowley resumes San Juan operations following Hurricane Fiona
Friday, September 16, 2022
Port of Long Beach narrowly misses record August
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Imports to Los Angeles, America’s largest port, plunged 17% in August
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Hapag-Lloyd acquiring stake in Italian logistics company

American Shipper Infographics

Infographics
Brandon CafferkyFriday, September 16, 2022
FBX Report: September 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 KulischTuesday, September 20, 2022
Amazon dials back air cargo expansion as e-commerce sales slow
Amazon is slowing down its air cargo expansion as online sales slow but putting more volume through its new Northern…
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American Shipper
Lori Ann LaRoccoTuesday, September 20, 2022
Viewpoint: Trade is the harbinger of the supply chain — expect more labor strikes
A decrease in shipment arrivals as a result of congestion delays is a byproduct of labor strife.
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischTuesday, September 20, 2022
Selection nears for DHL Express’ US West Coast air hub
DHL is opening new package terminals at U.S. airports as demand keeps growing. The newest facility will be in Atlanta.
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News
Noi MahoneyMonday, September 19, 2022
Port Houston sets container record in August
The ports at Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, continue to see monthly cargo growth from oil and steel shipments.
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Trade Compliance

Supply Chains
Eric KulischTuesday, August 30, 2022
Flexport taps Amazon pipeline again for operations leader
Flexport is taking a page from Amazon’s growth model. The logistics provider just hired its third executive from the Amazon…
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Monday, July 25, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Blue Water Bridge is a key US-Canada crossing
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A potential economic recession and the supply chain bullwhip are colliding
Friday, May 27, 2022
Bubs baby formula from Australia gets FDA import approval
Friday, May 27, 2022
FDA authorizes more baby formula imports as air cargo pipeline grows

Infrastructure

Legal issues
John GallagherWednesday, September 21, 2022
Court rules against Rhode Island’s truck-only toll program
A federal judge has ruled that Rhode Island’s “RhodeWorks” toll system discriminates against trucks and is unconstitutional.
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Friday, September 16, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: New Mark Twain Memorial Bridge opened
Thursday, September 15, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Peña first Hispanic-American Secretary of Transportation
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Tallamy was a state and national highway leader
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Carl Brown led AASHO during key post-war period

Shipping + Maritime

Intermodal
John KingstonFriday, September 16, 2022
IANA panel: Intermodal chassis squeeze easing, but it’s far from over
The great chassis squeeze in intermodal transport is not done yet, according to a panel of executives at the annual…
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Report: China’s share of global trade growth to plunge in next 5 years
Thursday, September 15, 2022
G7’s grand plan to squeeze Russia oil windfall hinges on tanker shipping
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Transport strikes put supply chains under duress again
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Subseasonal trucking market still soft and loose

Shipper's Perspective

Sonar Analyst Reports
Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWavesWednesday, August 31, 2022
Shippers’ revenge is coming for truckload carriers
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller provides insight into the state of trucking contract rates.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: Shipping line brought fresh fruit to the Northeast in the late 1800s
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?

Air Cargo

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallFriday, September 23, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Airport began as a USAAF airfield
FreightWaves Classics profiles Frederick Army Airfield, one of many airfields across the country where training took place during World War…
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
FedEx to shave daily flights to align costs with lower demand
Thursday, September 22, 2022
FedEx announces largest general rate increase in its history
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: 75th anniversary of U.S. Air Force founding (Part 3)
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: 75th anniversary of U.S. Air Force founding (Part 2)

Fuel

E-commerce & Fulfillment
Alyssa SporrerTuesday, September 20, 2022
Infinium’s electrofuels to power Amazon’s middle mile
Infinium will provide Amazon with enough electrofuels to power its fleet approximately 5 million miles a year.
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Monday, September 19, 2022
After another decline, benchmark diesel price again below $5 per gallon
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Diesel dropping rapidly in futures market, outstripping declines in crude
Monday, September 12, 2022
Benchmark DOE/EIA diesel price down 5.1 cents, 10th decline in 11 weeks
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Werner signs for 500 Cummins hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines

Rail

Rail
Joanna MarshFriday, September 23, 2022
Rail Roundup: Green initiatives, Windy City rehab
Union Pacific and the Railway Supply Institute are among those forming partnerships, while the CREATE Program gets a $70 million…
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News
Timothy DoonerThursday, September 22, 2022
Union workers rail against ratification
In this issue of the WTT newsletter: rail workers still want to strike; Nikola’s Trevor Milton intervention; pre-trips go VR;…
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Rail
Rachel PremackThursday, September 22, 2022
Tentative rail agreement provides medical leave for workers — but there’s a catch
One additional paid day off and three medical leave periods are provided in the tentative rail agreement, but there are…
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Rail
Joanna MarshThursday, September 22, 2022
Shippers want rail service reform even if unions ratify contracts
Just because a labor agreement is in sight between the railroads and the unions, that doesn’t mean rail service will…
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Rail
Joanna MarshTuesday, September 20, 2022
Rail Roundup: August Class I headcount, Patriot Rail and New York short line acquisitions
News briefs involving short line acquisitions, Class I rail headcount in August and rail technology developments.
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Timothy DoonerMonday, September 19, 2022
Rail Safety Week ‘22 with Operation Lifesaver — WTT
Did you know that every 3 hours in the US a person or vehicle is struck by a train. It's…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Timothy DoonerFriday, September 16, 2022
J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson: From customer service rep to president of a multibillion dollar carrier
On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson on the road to becoming president, rail strike and more.…
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Rail
Joanna MarshThursday, September 15, 2022
Incoming CSX CEO talks about improving service, engaging labor
In a Q&A, FreightWaves chats with Joseph R. Hinrichs, CSX’s incoming president and CEO, in the wake of the announcement…
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Rail
Joanna MarshThursday, September 15, 2022
Class I railroads work to quickly resume operations
Freight railroads are attempting to rapidly resume normal operations now that a deal has been reached to avoid a strike…
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Rail
Rachel PremackThursday, September 15, 2022
We haven’t completely dodged a ‘disastrous’ rail strike, rail workers say
Rail workers haven’t seen the new tentative agreement that delayed their strike plans, but currently known details aren’t promising for…
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FreightWaves News

News
Clarissa HawesFriday, September 23, 2022
Wyotrans’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy case ‘hitting rough waters,’ trustee says
Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for trucking company Wyotrans have taken a rocky turn after two…
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Friday, September 23, 2022
Nikola CFO: Milton statements ‘could be inaccurate or exaggerated’
Friday, September 23, 2022
Why Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse refuse to deliver
Friday, September 23, 2022
Drive to be champions – WTT
Friday, September 23, 2022
Truckload markets resume their decline
Friday, September 23, 2022
SONAR Sightings: Volumes in Detroit roar; intermodal rates react differently to protest threat
Friday, September 23, 2022
Hutcheson confirmed to head FMCSA
Friday, September 23, 2022
Daseke announces new CFO, reiterates guidance
Friday, September 23, 2022
An inconvenient truth about electric trucks
Friday, September 23, 2022
Schneider Electric backs proposed SEC climate rules
Friday, September 23, 2022
UPS unveils all-in pricing without delivery surcharges
Friday, September 23, 2022
White Paper: How Can Carriers Protect Profits in a Soft Market?
Thursday, September 22, 2022
OOIDA permitted to intervene in renewed AB5 legal battle in California
Thursday, September 22, 2022
SONAR Sightings: Rejections slide in Elizabeth, New Jersey; global booking volume continues decline
Thursday, September 22, 2022
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