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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Report: Cargo part of solution mix for airline deleveraging

Excerpt: Most airlines survived the pandemic financial crisis, but will they survive the recovery?

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Vessel group rejects allegations of threats against US exporters

The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive…

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Rise in trans-Pacific spot rates is relentless — and accelerating

Spot pricing has surged even higher, propelled by carrier rate hikes and China congestion fallout.

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Shippers, brokers square off over ocean carrier tariff prices

U.S. food trade group tells maritime regulators that carrier profits do not justify added fees.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

North America supply chain reshoring will not happen, report says

The report says that North America will be less appealing than Asia in the eyes of business, at least through…

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

New cranes, cross-docks to help handle growing volumes in Pacific Northwest

A photograph of a vessel carrying Dole freight containers.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Banana boats to call on Tampa

Consumer demand not waning yet

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Retail sales remain strong in May; future freight flows look promising

Back half of a mustard-colored DHL plane in background and tractor-trailer cab in foreground at airport.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

PayCargo raises $125M from NY venture capital firm

Maritime

Rail

Joanna MarshFriday, June 18, 2021

Chassis and labor shortages stymie ocean carriers, Class I railroads

Ocean carriers and Class I railroads both agree that chassis shortages are contributing to volume…
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Congress drafting law barring ocean carriers from refusing US exports
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

1 month, 1 million-plus containers at Port of LA
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

20 tons of coke = 40+ years in prison for MSC container-ship crew
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

South Carolina wins with wine and peanuts

Container News

FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsTuesday, June 15, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Port of Los Angeles is the nation’s busiest!

The Port of Los Angeles is the busiest port in the Western Hemisphere. Learn a…
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

HMM targeted in cyberattack
Monday, June 14, 2021

Home Depot now has its own ship. That’s an ominous sign
Friday, June 11, 2021

Container rates rocket even higher — and there’s no end in sight
Friday, June 11, 2021

Broken records: ‘Historic cargo surge’ still making waves at US ports

American Shipper Infographics

Infographics

Brandon CafferkyWednesday, June 16, 2021

FBX Report: June 16, 2021

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40' containers.
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News

Noi MahoneyTuesday, June 15, 2021

Plastics Express bringing jobs, port business to Houston area

Los Angeles-based Plastic Express will occupy 100% of Phase I at the Cedar Port Logistics Center, scheduled to be completed…
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Air Cargo

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, June 14, 2021

First Air Canada freighter routes include Miami, Mexico and S. America

Air Canada is making cargo a bigger part of its business plan. It’s turning eight passenger planes into double-deck freighters.
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American Shipper ArchivesMonday, June 14, 2021

FreightWaves Flashback: Crisis on the Mississippi River

1976: A massive eight-day backup of barge traffic at Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River results in shipping…
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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, June 11, 2021

Pending Belarus sanctions could complicate East-West freight moves

Belarus occupies a key spot on the Trans-Eurasian rail line and is on the flight path used by airlines between…
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Trade Compliance

FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, June 16, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Big plans for Interstate 11 coming down the road

Interstate 11 is the newest interstate highway. It is quite short now, but there are big plans for its growth.
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Small Fleet Summit: What happens when your truck is carrying drugs at border
Friday, June 4, 2021

$6M in marijuana seized from trucks at US-Canada border
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: The Port of Virginia – America’s first port
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Port of Oakland is an economic engine for northern California

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Infrastructure

FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, June 17, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Federal Highway Administration supports US road system

The Federal Highway Administration's predecessors go back to before cars and trucks... read a profile of its history.
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Thursday, June 10, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Interstates that have not been built (Part 1)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: U.S. railroads were nationalized in World War I
Friday, June 4, 2021

I-40 bridge closure over Mississippi River to last several more weeks
Wednesday, June 2, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: USDOT oversees most aspects of transportation system and modes

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Shipping + Maritime

Maritime

Greg Miller, Senior EditorThursday, June 10, 2021

What $70+ oil means to container, tanker and dry bulk shipping

Rising fuel costs are yet another woe for containerized cargo shippers, while widening spreads should benefit ships with scrubbers.
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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Port of LA reaches 10 million-container milestone
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Bouchard Transportation seeks buyer to avoid 108 layoffs
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Top 10 liners control 85% of market — and they’re not done yet
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Congressional earmark aims to expand Port of Mobile container markets

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Shipper's Perspective

Inside SONAR

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsMonday, March 15, 2021

FreightWaves launches SONAR SCI Lane Acuity

Lane Acuity Plus is a new addition to SONAR SCI, making it even more useful to shippers.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Commentary: How are freight professionals adjusting to COVID-19?
Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Download: Quarterly Shipper Rate Report
Sunday, January 5, 2020

Common reasons overseas shipping gets held up around the holidays
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Why leaving China for tariff-free shores is no easy task

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Air Cargo

News

Alyssa SporrerMonday, June 14, 2021

UPS sets sights on 30% sustainable aviation fuel by 2035

UPS announces emission-reduction strategies for facilities, small package operations and the global air fleet.
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Friday, June 11, 2021

TSA to exempt ‘secure’ exporters from new air cargo screening
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

UPS mulling same-day delivery service with contracted drivers — CEO
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

FAA creates database for sharing of pilot records
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

BravoTran spins off from HubTran, sets sights on freight forwarding efficiencies

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Fuel

Drilling Deep Podcast

John KingstonFriday, June 11, 2021

Drilling Deep: A hurricane’s impact on trucking and how long it lasts

Also on the podcast, host John Kingston talks about one of the final “return to normal” numbers being achieved in…
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

KeepTruckin’s new Fuel Hub brings fuel usage into focus
Monday, June 7, 2021

DOE/EIA price up 1.9 cents, retail diesel starting to significantly lag wholesale prices
Friday, June 4, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Crowley Maritime Corporation… from a single rowboat to a global leader
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

DOE/EIA diesel price inches up as broader numbers move higher

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Rail

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Contributed ContentSaturday, June 19, 2021

Viewpoint: When elected officials fail to govern

Opposition to two-person crew legislation puts rail carriers’ economic interests ahead of the safety of the public and railroad workers.
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Rail

Joanna MarshThursday, June 17, 2021

CN asserts it has broad support for CN-KCS voting trust proposal

CN continues to insist that it has widespread support for its plans to acquire Kansas City Southern. That support includes…
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Rail

Joanna MarshThursday, June 17, 2021

Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary to operate bulk transfer facility in central California

A G&W subsidiary has acquired a facility formerly known as the Port of Ivory. The subsidiary will conduct bulk transfer…
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Rail

Joanna MarshWednesday, June 16, 2021

Wabtec, GM collaborating on advanced battery technologies for locomotives

Wabtec and General Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and commercialize GM’s advanced battery technology and its…
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News

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentWednesday, June 16, 2021

Ransomware gang behind Utility, CSX attacks feels heat in Ukraine

Ukrainian police arrest six alleged members of Clop, a notorious ransomware gang behind multiple cyberattacks on transportation and logistics companies.
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Rail

Joanna MarshTuesday, June 15, 2021

KCS CFO: Merger with CN offers ‘financial flexibility and freedom’

The Surface Transportation Board is accepting public comments on CN’s and Kansas City Southern’s voting trust proposal. KCS asserts its…
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Rail

Joanna MarshTuesday, June 15, 2021

Dwindling dwell: How Class I railroads are addressing supply chain congestion

Reducing dwell times for equipment and at the terminals is one way the Class I railroads are seeking to relieve…
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Rail

Joanna MarshMonday, June 14, 2021

Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern announce retirements, appointments

Chief Innovation Officer Brain Hancock is retiring from Kansas City Southern, while Jason Morris will succeed Scott Weaver as vice…
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Online Haul of Fame

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsFriday, June 11, 2021

FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Stevens Transport has done well for 40 years

Stevens Transport began operations just after deregulation in 1980 and has been doing well ever since. Learn why in this…
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News

Todd MaidenFriday, June 11, 2021

Freight boom barrels through May, Cass reports

The Cass Freight Index surged again in May with continued strength recorded in freight shipments and spend. While the year-over-year…
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FreightWaves News

News

Alan AdlerSunday, June 20, 2021

Demystifying the comings and goings of SPACs

Acronyms like SPAC and PIPE dominate business news as the abbreviated path to public ownership…
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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Viewpoint: Trucking industry must support diversity and inclusion efforts
Sunday, June 20, 2021

Borderlands: Mexico exports of commercial trucks jump 277%
Saturday, June 19, 2021

It’s time to embrace chaos in the supply chain
Saturday, June 19, 2021

The Log Book: Workforce Heroes teaches Iowa students about trucking industry
Friday, June 18, 2021

Trailer builders get respite in May as orders edge back toward normalcy
Friday, June 18, 2021

Advertising platform Skai reaches deal with Gopuff
Friday, June 18, 2021

Shift to reverse: Lordstown Motors backtracks (again) on electric pickup orders
Friday, June 18, 2021

Kinaxis partners with 4flow to optimize capacity
Friday, June 18, 2021

Walmart invests in DroneUp, plans drone deliveries from Bentonville store this summer
Friday, June 18, 2021

Truck Talk: Sound off edition
Friday, June 18, 2021

Shipwell: Reducing food waste one on-time shipment at a time
Friday, June 18, 2021

GoFor taps Ian Gardner for CEO role
Friday, June 18, 2021

Hot Shots: Dangling truck, late spring snow, major bridge repair and more
Friday, June 18, 2021

The Daily Dash: KeepTruckin’s $190 million round

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