American Shipper - News Provider in Global Trade - FreightWaves

ITVI.USA

12,124.580

-525.260

-4.2%
OTRI.USA

27.850

-0.080

-0.3%
OTVI.USA

12,070.710

-528.180

-4.2%
TLT.USA

3.080

-0.150

-4.6%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL

2.890

0.260

9.9%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL

2.930

-0.150

-4.9%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX

1.280

0.100

8.5%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL

3.000

-0.210

-6.5%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI

1.750

0.120

7.4%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA

3.280

-0.080

-2.4%
WAIT.USA

126.000

5.000

4.1%

ITVI.USA

12,124.580

-525.260

-4.2%
OTRI.USA

27.850

-0.080

-0.3%
OTVI.USA

12,070.710

-528.180

-4.2%
TLT.USA

3.080

-0.150

-4.6%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL

2.890

0.260

9.9%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL

2.930

-0.150

-4.9%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX

1.280

0.100

8.5%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL

3.000

-0.210

-6.5%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI

1.750

0.120

7.4%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA

3.280

-0.080

-2.4%
WAIT.USA

126.000

5.000

4.1%

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Pfizer team evaluates higher shipping temperature for COVID vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech might be on their way to a logistical breakthrough if they can determine their promising COVID-19 vaccine…

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Canadian Pacific, Hapag-Lloyd extend Port Saint John agreement

CP will serve Hapag-Lloyd at the New Brunswick port through 2025.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Commentary: Cloud-based tool has been supply chain breakthrough

Regardless of a transport or logistics manager’s objectives, the digital age name of the game is to estimate the dollar…

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

How the Panama Canal traffic jam is affecting ocean shipping

Panama Canal congestion is not impeding transits of container ships but it is pumping up spot rates for LNG and…

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Lufthansa, DB Schenker challenge industry to support alternative jet fuel

Lufthansa and DB Schenker are working together to increase the market for alternative aviation fuels.

Container News

American Shipper

Greg Miller, Senior Editor Tuesday, December 1, 2020
0 1,630

Wall Street’s incredible shrinking shipping stocks

The total market capitalization of U.S.-listed ocean shipping stocks has plunged 34% in 2020, but…
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Monday, November 30, 2020

Celebrity site picks up mariner’s fabulous rescue
Monday, November 30, 2020

CAI International sells railcar fleet to Infinity Transportation
Friday, November 27, 2020

Unpacking political action committees: Why are transportation PACs important?
Thursday, November 26, 2020

Career Tracks: World Shipping Council elects CEOs co-chairs

American Shipper Infographics

Infographics

Emily Ricks Wednesday, December 2, 2020
0 31

FBX Report: December 1, 2020

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

News

Mark Solomon Wednesday, December 2, 2020
0 102

Opioid crackdown deadline for international mail on brink of miss

Experts warn of parcel backlog at U.S. entry points should CBP refuse entry to shipments.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

C.H. Robinson: Time is running out to recoup paid tariffs
Thursday, November 5, 2020

TSA seeks enhanced screening capabilities for air cargo (with video)
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Amazon taps airline executive to oversee sort centers
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

FMC grants temporary tariff publication relief to CMA CGM

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Infrastructure

Air Cargo

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent Tuesday, December 1, 2020
0 239

DOT asserts regulatory hurdles cleared for COVID-19 distribution

Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Baltimore’s ‘inland’ port takes shape on e-commerce demand
Friday, November 13, 2020

When pigs fly
Thursday, November 12, 2020

Could truck crash resurrect Brent Spence Bridge expansion project?
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Commentary: Another iron link for USMCA?

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Shipping + Maritime

American Shipper

Noi Mahoney Tuesday, December 1, 2020
0 380

Italian firm building $150M shipyard in Mexico

Italian firm Fincantieri is building a $150M shipyard in Mexico’s Yucatán state to take advantage of cruise line operations and…
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Friday, November 27, 2020

Maritime History Notes: Tankers landed for Apollo program
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Frontline’s disappearing dividend ‘speaks volumes’ on tanker fears
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

QSL buys out Groupe Robert’s stake in heavy-haul carrier
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Ag export equation: Bulk surge, box squeeze, ‘reefer madness’

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Shipper's Perspective

Supply Chains

Brian Aoaeh Tuesday, May 12, 2020
1,541

Commentary: How are freight professionals adjusting to COVID-19?

The world of transportation has changed due to COVID-19. Read about how shipping professionals are adapting to those changes.
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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
Friday, December 20, 2019

Trade war truce no panacea for China manufacturer drift

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Air Cargo

Air Cargo

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Tuesday, December 1, 2020
1 379

UPS pilots want more COVID testing as infections spike

Pilots at UPS and company officials disagree about the level of precautions being taken to keep them safe while providing…
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Big 3 US airlines gear up to transport COVID-19 vaccines
Monday, November 30, 2020

Delta Air Lines names logistics veteran to lead cargo
Monday, November 30, 2020

FreightWaves Flashback: C-5 cargo plane proves mini-bridge by air is possible
Monday, November 30, 2020

AirBridge Cargo transports first shipment of Chinese COVID vaccine

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Fuel

Fuel

John Kingston Monday, November 30, 2020
0 88

DOE/EIA weekly retail diesel price up 4 cents in latest survey

Three-week total an increase of almost 12 cents a gallon
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Friday, November 27, 2020

Diesel markets closing out a strong November
Thursday, November 26, 2020

Diesel sees life after Biden
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Commentary: Is fuel efficiency a bad thing?
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Elon Musk: Tesla Semi may hit 621 miles of range

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Rail

Europe

Alyssa Sporrer Tuesday, December 1, 2020
0 178

Rail manufacturers Wabtec and Greenbrier share plans to fight climate change

Wabtec shares its “30 by 30” strategy for combating climate change. Greenbrier plans to track its emissions and energy intensity…
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Rail

Joanna Marsh Tuesday, December 1, 2020
0 121

Amtrak’s on-time performance metric needs tweaks: AAR

The Association of American Railroads recently laid out some issues that Amtrak, host railroads and the federal government must grapple…
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Online Haul of Fame

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves Classics Tuesday, December 1, 2020
0 398

FreightWaves Haul of Fame: American Carriers, Inc. failed due to increased competition and a bad acquisition

This FreightWaves Haul of Fame article features American Carriers, Inc., a victim of a spin-off, deregulation and a poor acquisition.
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Rail

Joanna Marsh Monday, November 30, 2020
0 130

AAR, ASLRRA mourn death of union leader

Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department for the AFL-CIO, died Sunday after sustaining injuries in a biking incident.
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Rail

Joanna Marsh Monday, November 30, 2020
0 938

CSX confirms plans to acquire Pan Am Railways

The acquisition would add Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to CSX’s 23-state network.
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Intermodal

Jim Blaze Friday, November 27, 2020
2 795

Commentary: Simple photos illustrate intermodal rail model

A few images convey a great deal about the intermodal rail model.
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Rail

Joanna Marsh Thursday, November 26, 2020
0 357

Weekly US intermodal volumes march upward

KCS says Mexico protests are impacting fourth-quarter revenue, and Norfolk Southern announces leadership changes.
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Rail

Joanna Marsh Wednesday, November 25, 2020
0 1,055

Transport Canada revises rules on worker fatigue in the rail industry

The rules reflect the latest science on fatigue management, Transport Canada says.
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Rail

Joanna Marsh Wednesday, November 25, 2020
0 1,459

Class I railroads grapple with COVID-19 as unions seek safety assurances

The railroads say they are ensuring their networks keep running as coronavirus cases surge in the Midwest. Meanwhile, union members…
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Rail

Joanna Marsh Tuesday, November 24, 2020
0 671

New York congressman asks DOT to reverse LNG by rail rule

Rep. Joseph D. Morelle of New York says LNG unit trains would pose a safety threat to the local community.
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FreightWaves News

News

Todd Maiden Wednesday, December 2, 2020
0 14

Saia sees tonnage trends advance in Q4

Less-than-truckload carrier SAIA is the first company to provide an update on shipment trends for…
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Transfix, project44 announce strategic partnership
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Feds urge appeals court to reconsider ruling in Pilot fraud case
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Capacity loosens across the south- FreightWaves NOW
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Mnuchin to testify at hearing on $700M YRC, Treasury loans
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Taking command: KeepTruckin rolls out integrated fleet management platform
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Snowstorm cranking up in the Plains (with forecast video)
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Penske Logistics acquires Black Horse Carriers
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Daily Dash: State of the market; top challenge facing DOT’s next leader
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

News Alert: Specific PPP loan information released by SBA; 4 companies in key sectors got maximum
Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Breaking: FMCSA expands HOS waiver to include COVID-19 vaccine transport
Tuesday, December 1, 2020

News alert: Transfix said in talks to go public in reverse merger
Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Did Milton sell Nikola shares? — WHAT THE TRUCK?!? [newsletter]
Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Lineage stretches cold storage footprint to Poland
Tuesday, December 1, 2020

NASDAQ-listed companies, including truckers, face new rules on diversifying their boards

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