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Friday, September 30, 2022

Trade takes people: Navigating new economic normal and year of labor

The imbalance of the supply chain now is based on human error and port congestion. We know trade is slowing…

Friday, September 30, 2022

Air cargo sector plays bigger role in CO2 emission reductions

Airlines are pushing governments and energy producers for more sustainable fuels. And the cargo sector is helping create more market…

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Shipping giant Maersk: ‘Significantly less demand’ but ‘no hard landing’

Supply-demand dynamics that supercharged pandemic-era rates are now “exactly the opposite,” says Maersk CEO Soren Skou.

More American Shipper Headlines

National Guard delivering water in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico relaxes rules on foreign tankers

A small white passenger aircraft powered by batteries takes to the air.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

DHL Express welcomes 1st test flight of Eviation’s electric aircraft

Highway traffic jam for hurricane exodus.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Supply chain effects from Hurricane Ian could linger for weeks

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Russian oil exports are still booming and EU is still reliant on Russia

Maritime

Trucking
Ashley CokerThursday, September 29, 2022
Your ‘chassis deal’ – and terms – may be costing you
Steamship lines sometimes offer an included chassis for trucking companies. Similarly, non-vessel operating common carriers…
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
The latest on Ian’s impact on the supply chain
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Ports, carriers prep for disasters — everything from hurricanes to fires
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Nissan steering imports through Port of Brunswick
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
3 Tampa Bay area ports closed to brace for Hurricane Ian

Container News

Air Cargo
Eric KulischMonday, September 26, 2022
Ocean carrier MSC launching cargo airline with Atlas Air
Mediterranean Shipping Co. is taking to the skies with a new cargo airline, following on…
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Friday, September 23, 2022
Ports of Halifax, Saint John brace for approaching Fiona
Thursday, September 22, 2022
West Coast ports sink to lowest share of US imports since early 1980s
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

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 27, 2022
Turkey stretches wings as center for air cargo activity
Turkish Airlines Cargo put Turkey on the map for air cargo, but companies like MNG Airlines and Air Anka are…
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Maritime
Greg MillerMonday, September 26, 2022
Russia oil sanctions: How conflict with EU rules threatens G-7 price cap
The G-7 plan to squeeze Russia’s oil profits hinges on the EU revising its own sanctions. Those revisions face opposition.
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American Shipper
Lori Ann LaRoccoFriday, 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…
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Sustainability
Eric KulischFriday, 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.
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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

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallWednesday, September 28, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Rico held key positions at FHWA and now at MAES
FreightWaves Classics profiles Irene Rico, who spent 35+ years at the Federal Highway Administration.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Groundbreaking held for I-805 in San Diego
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Court rules against Rhode Island’s truck-only toll program
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

Shipping + Maritime

Weather and Critical Events
Joanna MarshMonday, September 26, 2022
Florida ports and railroads eye Hurricane Ian
The hurricane could hit central Florida later this week, causing Tampa-area port facilities to brace for Ian’s impact.
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
19 retailers committed to zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040
Thursday, September 22, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Garcia was a trailblazer in the Coast Guard
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Mexico’s biggest container port reopens after earthquake
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Container shipping lines suddenly a lot less interested in renting ships

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 MallTuesday, September 27, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Smith was an early aviator who helped make history
FreightWaves Classics profiles Dean C. Smith, an aviation pioneer.
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Friday, September 23, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Airport began as a USAAF airfield
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
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Air Canada 360: Freighter aircraft jettisoned 20 years ago now embraced

Fuel

News
Alyssa SporrerWednesday, September 28, 2022
Ohio renewable natural gas station to fuel Amazon trucks
Clean Energy opened a renewable natural gas station in Groveport, Ohio, as part of an agreement with Amazon.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Key diesel prices down to levels not seen since March
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Infinium’s electrofuels to power Amazon’s middle mile
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

Rail

Rail
Joanna MarshFriday, September 30, 2022
Rail Roundup: NS tweaks operations leadership structure, plus green power initiatives
Norfolk Southern names new leaders to transportation and network operations team. BNSF and California passenger rail explore green technologies to…
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Rail
Rachel PremackThursday, September 29, 2022
Railroad executives want to eliminate conductors — and exhausted rail workers are terrified
Rail companies can save on labor by eliminating the conductor role. But workers believe it would make their jobs more…
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Rail
Joanna MarshWednesday, September 28, 2022
IBEW approves new railroad labor contract
Rail workers with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have voted to ratify the union’s labor agreement with U.S. Class…
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News
Todd MaidenWednesday, September 28, 2022
Patriot Rail adds track along Mississippi River in latest deal
Patriot Rail Company announced it is acquiring fellow short-line operator Delta Southern Railroad.
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Rail
Joanna MarshWednesday, September 28, 2022
Wisconsin senator introduces bill aimed at improving railroad service
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin has introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act in response to calls from shippers’ groups…
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Rail
Joanna MarshTuesday, September 27, 2022
Locomotive machinists, mechanics reach new deal with railroads
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 19 has reached a new agreement with the U.S. Class…
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Rail
Joanna MarshTuesday, September 27, 2022
Whistleblower questions CP police force powers in US after KCS merger
A Canadian whistleblower wants STB to press CP on how it plans to operate its private police force in the…
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Rail
Joanna MarshMonday, September 26, 2022
Watco, Telegraph to partner in railcar visibility initiative
Watco and Telegraph are collaborating in an effort to provide rail shippers with more information on where their railcars might…
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Rail
Joanna MarshSaturday, September 24, 2022
How carbon calculators can help rail customers
AskWaves looks at what carbon calculators are and why potential and existing customers of freight rail might benefit from them.
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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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FreightWaves News

Trucking
Eric KulischSaturday, October 1, 2022
EEOC sues flatbed carrier Gypsum Express for sex discrimination
The federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination has sued a New York-based trucking…
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Prosecution rests in Nikola founder Trevor Milton’s fraud trial
Friday, September 30, 2022
KeyBanc warns investors of a ‘trucking winter’ amid anemic economic conditions
Friday, September 30, 2022
SONAR Sightings: Savannah imports up 8% this year; volumes in Denver hit 2-year low
Friday, September 30, 2022
Cybertruck boats, Tesla Semis and an EV that actually exists – WTT
Friday, September 30, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Katson served the U.S. Navy for nearly 40 years
Friday, September 30, 2022
Freight markets see little change this week
Friday, September 30, 2022
GigaCloud now offers 48-state last-mile and white-glove delivery
Friday, September 30, 2022
Daseke announces share buyback following activist’s encouragement
Friday, September 30, 2022
Update on Ian as storm barrels toward Carolinas
Friday, September 30, 2022
Pennsylvania trucking companies file for bankruptcy
Friday, September 30, 2022
Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum tells it like he sees it
Friday, September 30, 2022
More work ahead before widespread alternative fuel adoption
Friday, September 30, 2022
DOT issues truck parking handbook for local planners
Friday, September 30, 2022
Amazon VP explains how to move past limits of machine learning

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