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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Maersk adds LF Logistics to supply chain portfolio

Shipping line Maersk has completed the $3.6 billion takeover of Asian retail distribution specialist LF Logistics.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Viewpoint: Bloated — the only way to describe US and European ports

The U.S. and European ports are bloated by congestion — and only time can alleviate this situation.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Only 8 ships waiting off Southern California — but 41 off Savannah

California’s container-ship traffic jam is almost gone, replaced by stubbornly high backlogs off the East and Gulf coasts.

More American Shipper Headlines

Workers with yellow vests checking inventory information in a warehouse with boxes stacked up on foor.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Flexport taps Amazon pipeline again for operations leader

A white Lufthansa Cargo jet with a blue tail takes off on a rainy day.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Lufthansa expands intra-Europe cargo network with A321 retrofit freighters

A UPS jet with brown-white paint scheme lifts of runway.

Monday, August 29, 2022

UPS places repeat order with Boeing for 767 freighters

A mud-covered tugboat being lifted by cranes from a salvage vessel.

Sunday, August 28, 2022

How 2 sunken tugs were pulled from a river in Tasmania

Maritime

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallMonday, August 29, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: Lightship goes into the Frying Pan
FreightWaves Classics profiles the lightship Frying Pan.
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
Will energy transition lead to boom or bust for crude tankers?
Thursday, August 25, 2022
US blocks merger of global container suppliers over market concentration
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Price of LNG goes stratospheric. Will LNG shipping rates follow?
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Typhoon pauses air, ocean freight in Hong Kong, South China

Container News

Maritime
Greg MillerMonday, August 22, 2022
The sinking price of ship fuel: Near prewar levels after summer plunge
The cost of marine fuels is down sharply from the wartime peak, except for ‘clean’…
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Monday, August 22, 2022
OOIL clearly has great results but forecast cloudy
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Trans-Pacific rates still sinking. Trans-Atlantic rates still peaking
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Despite billions in canceled orders, container imports stay near peak
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Volumes at Virginia, South Carolina ports reflect East Coast challenges, opportunities

American Shipper Infographics

Infographics
Brandon CafferkyTuesday, August 16, 2022
FBX Report: August 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

American Shipper
Alyssa SporrerFriday, August 26, 2022
4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act could impact supply chains
The Inflation Reduction Act has been signed into law. What do its climate measures mean for supply chains?
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischThursday, August 25, 2022
AELF FlightService moves up plan for 1st Boeing 767 converted freighter
AELF FlightServices, a provider of operating leases, is chasing the cargo market with an order for its first 767 conversion…
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischThursday, August 25, 2022
Will lessors repossess Volga-Dnepr freighters stranded in Russia?
Sanctions have put two of Volga-Dnepr’s three cargo airlines out of action. The Russian airline is grasping for lifelines.
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Air Cargo
Eric KulischThursday, August 25, 2022
Canadian airport sets up logistics beachhead for US e-commerce
Edmonton International Airport is organizing itself as an air hub for e-commerce shipments.
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Trade Compliance

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallMonday, July 25, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Blue Water Bridge is a key US-Canada crossing
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Blue Water Bridge, one of the crossing routes between the U.S. and Canada.
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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
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Supply chains are never returning to ‘normal’

Infrastructure

FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallWednesday, August 31, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: Transcontinental trip leads to the numbered highway system (Part 2)
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Sutton Transport, an LTL leader in the Midwest for more than 40 years. Sutton Transport…
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
FreightWaves Classics: Transcontinental trip leads to the numbered highway system (Part 1)
Friday, August 26, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Astoria-Megler Bridge opened 56 years ago
Thursday, August 25, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: Mid-Hudson Bridge opened in New York State
Monday, August 22, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/ Infrastructure: I-80 is completed

Shipping + Maritime

News
Noi MahoneyTuesday, August 23, 2022
Mojave Inland Port aims to speed up seaport freight flows
The Mojave Inland Port could reduce congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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Monday, August 22, 2022
New York port truckers press FMC for emergency order
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Rising cargo volumes continue for Gulf Coast ports in July
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Turning point? Port of LA boss sees imports ‘easing’ lower in August
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Container line Zim hit by exposure to falling spot rates

Shipper's Perspective

Insights
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

News
Mark SolomonTuesday, August 23, 2022
DHL Express boosts hourly wages by double digits at Cincinnati hub
DHL Express announced Tuesday it has raised hourly wages by 15% to 18% for workers at its Cincinnati airport facility.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Zhengzhou airport doubles cargo capacity with new, high-tech terminal
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Brisbane Airport winning war on wasps
Friday, August 19, 2022
Singapore Airlines inaugurates 777 freighter service for DHL Express
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics takes control of Peru air forwarder

Fuel

News
Alyssa SporrerWednesday, August 31, 2022
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act delivered $8B in health benefits in 10 years
The Environmental Protection Agency released a report on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, including the emissions, health and economic impacts.
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Monday, August 29, 2022
9-week decline in DOE/EIA diesel price ends on big jump
Friday, August 26, 2022
Drilling Deep: Truck insurance and the changes AB5 is bringing
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Used cooking oil: The journey from fryers to fuel
Monday, August 22, 2022
Benchmark diesel price drop masks underlying strength in commodity markets

Rail

Rail
Joanna MarshTuesday, August 30, 2022
Impasse in labor talks continues as possible freight rail strike looms
Two of the larger unions, BLET and SMART-TD, were unable to reach a tentative labor agreement last week. But both…
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Rail
Joanna MarshMonday, August 29, 2022
3 railroad unions reach tentative agreements toward ending contract standoff
Three railroad unions plan to send their members a tentative labor agreement for ratification. However, there are still nine unions…
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Rail
Joanna MarshMonday, August 29, 2022
Transport Canada prepares to implement train safety technology
Transport Canada says it is initiating the first steps toward implementing a version of positive train control in the country.
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News
Noi MahoneySunday, August 28, 2022
Borderlands: Kansas City Southern set to build $75 million rail bridge in Laredo
This week in Borderlands: Kansas City Southern set to build second rail bridge in Laredo; Texas firm constructing a truck…
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Rail
Joanna MarshThursday, August 25, 2022
Rail Roundup: New appointments at Utah Inland Port Authority, TNW, STB
The Utah Inland Port Authority, short-line operator TNW Corp. and the Surface Transportation Board have announced appointments and promotions.
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Rail
Joanna MarshThursday, August 25, 2022
Transportation Safety Board of Canada calls for rail safety technology implementation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada wants the country’s major railways to install enhanced train-control technology similar to positive train…
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Rail
Joanna MarshWednesday, August 24, 2022
Rail union groups say Presidential Emergency Board recommendations don’t go far enough
Railroad union representatives have been reticent publicly about how they plan to proceed with contract talks following last week’s recommendations…
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FreightWaves Classics
Scott MallWednesday, August 24, 2022
FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: Yosemite Valley Railroad ended service in 1945
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Yosemite Valley Railroad, which helped thousands see one of America's greatest national parks.
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Rail
Joanna MarshTuesday, August 23, 2022
Chemical shippers say freight rail service still lacking
The American Chemistry Council says freight rail service still leaves much to be desired, despite the railroads’ efforts to improve.
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Rail
Joanna MarshMonday, August 22, 2022
STB seeks assurances on rails’ ability to handle US harvest season
The Surface Transportation Board wants to know how the seven Class I railroads expect to meet demand for rail service…
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FreightWaves News

Modern Shipper
Brian StraightWednesday, August 31, 2022
Bringg, flexible labor platform WorkWhile launch Driver’s Network
Bringg and WorkWhile have launched a gig driver network to provide on-demand workers for last-mile…
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
FMCSA extends 50-state hours-of-service waiver through Oct. 15
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
AB5 law at heart of Universal-Teamsters labor deal in Southern California
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Dear Santa: Could I please not have some more delivery surcharges?
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Shippers can save big by utilizing facility-level data insights to bolster performance
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Michigan trucking company seeks work-rule exemption for food products
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
SONAR Sightings for Aug. 31: New Orleans volumes surge to close out August
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Bosch investing $200M to make hydrogen fuel cells for Class 8 trucks
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Leveraging technology to build reliability and same-day delivery at scale
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Loomis Express workers call off strike, reach tentative deal
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Hazmat hauler Grammer Logistics taps industry veteran to be CEO
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
American Robotics receives new waiver and exemption from FAA
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The supply chain, the final mile and the Great Oz
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Breakdowns cost more than just dollar amount on maintenance invoice
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
2022 Shipper of Choice profile: Procter & Gamble

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