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Brandon Cafferky Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Weekly NTI Update: March 26, 2024

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

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Air Cargo

Eric Kulisch Monday, March 25, 2024

Uzbekistan-based cargo airline My Freighter adds third Boeing 767

My Freighter, a fledgling carrier based in Uzbekistan, began leasing a third widebody freighter from Ohio-based Air Transport Services Group.

Air Cargo

Eric Kulisch Monday, March 25, 2024

FedEx deactivates 17 more aircraft as cost controls pay off

FedEx Express has parked more freighters, reduced aircraft capex and is integrating its daytime freighter network with the Freight segment’s less-than-truckload operation to provide linehaul connecting the U.S. and Europe to boost efficiency.

Maritime

Tony Mulvey Monday, March 25, 2024

Port Houston shows import strength in February

Port Houston reported strong imports after a soft January as general cargo tonnage represented nearly 40% of total import tonnage in the month.

Air Cargo

Eric Kulisch Friday, March 22, 2024

Delta Air Lines taps Peter Penseel to lead cargo division

Delta Air Lines has named Peter Penseel, currently at Ceva Logistics, to head Delta Cargo.

American Shipper

Noi Mahoney Friday, March 22, 2024

Foremost Group CEO was intoxicated when she reversed into pond, report says

Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao was intoxicated when she reversed into a pond and drowned at her Texas ranch on Feb. 11, according to authorities.

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher Thursday, March 21, 2024

House lawmakers crack down on Chinese ocean freight data

Legislation approved by the House gives the Federal Maritime Commission more power to investigate potential container market manipulation by China.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Alan Adler Friday, February 23, 2024

Can Karno technology generate a buyer for Hyliion?

Hyliion is getting a second chance to make a viable business with its Karno technology that could help generate a buyer for the company.

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Sponsored Insights

Inside Zeem Solutions’ bold plan to electrify fleets across the US

Freightliner eCascadia at charger
Friday, January 26, 2024

Infrastructure

Megawatt grants electrify truck charging corridors

New bridge being built
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Infrastructure

DOT tangles with watchdog over $1.5 billion in freight grants

Shipper's Perspective

Sponsored Insights

Britni Chisenall Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Delta Cargo’s DeliverDirect offers ‘e-commerce delivery at the speed of flight’

DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and related sectors.

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Shippers Perspective

Viewpoint: Why it pays to be a Shipper of Choice

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Technology

The future of procurement 

Air Cargo

Company Earnings

Mark Solomon Thursday, March 21, 2024

FedEx posts strong quarterly results

FedEx said strong cost controls drove its fiscal third-quarter results; its shares soared in late trading.

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Rail

Trucking

John Kingston Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Baltimore port closure puts truck drivers who haul autos in a bind

Hauling autos into Baltimore is a big business that is going to scale back dramatically in coming weeks and months.

Railroad

John Kingston Monday, March 25, 2024

Vote on insurgent effort at Norfolk Southern set for May 9

Norfolk Southern’s annual meeting will be May 9, when the push to oust current management comes to a head.

Railroad

Noi Mahoney Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Port of Huntsville handles record intermodal rail volume in 2023

The Port of Huntsville in Alabama reported 24% year-over-year growth at its intermodal container yard in 2023.

Railroad

John Kingston Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Union Pacific CEO defends safety practices without mentioning key critic

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena defended the railroad’s safety record, which recently has come in for criticism from Federal Railroad Administration Chairman Amit Bose.

Railroad

Noi Mahoney Monday, March 11, 2024

Texas court sides with Union Pacific over 1872 jobs pact with town

Union Pacific recently won a state court ruling in a legal battle to close a rail car shop in Palestine, Texas.

Truck Driver Issues

John Kingston Friday, March 8, 2024

Jobs report: Truck transportation employment flat; warehouse jobs drop again

Truck transportation jobs in the monthly BLS report were slightly down, but that couldn’t be said for plunging warehouse numbers.

Railroad

Steve Barrett Thursday, March 7, 2024

Burning of chemicals after Ohio derailment was unnecessary, NTSB head says

NTSB head Jennifer Homendy told a Senate committee that the burning of chemicals on derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio, was not necessary.

Railroad

John Kingston Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Norfolk Southern fires back at Ancora, gets Wall Street analyst’s support

Norfolk Southern has defended its safety measures and CEO pay package amid criticism and calls to action from activist investor Ancora Holdings.

Railroad

John Kingston Sunday, March 3, 2024

Amid debate over rail safety concerns, another Norfolk Southern train derails

A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Pennsylvania on Saturday amid an already heated battle over railroad safety issues. Here’s the latest.

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Truck Driver Issues

John Gallagher Thursday, March 28, 2024

FMCSA urged to factor electric trucks into detention study

Regulations aimed at easing detention time burdens on truckers may need to take into account the Biden administration’s emissions policies, according to insurers.

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A Yellow sign at a terminal
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Less than Truckload (LTL)

Yellow gets favored venue for hearing on $7.8B in pension liability claims

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Sponsored Insights

End-to-end visibility changes the game for shippers, carriers

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Trucking

Navigating change in the trucking industry

Nikola Tre batteryy-electric trucks at Watt EV chargers in Long Beach, California
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Sponsored Insights

Fleet electrification does not have to break the bank

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Sponsored Insights

How Bestpass drives fleet happiness

Yellow trailers parked at a terminal in Houston
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Less than Truckload (LTL)

Court dismisses Yellow’s $137M lawsuit against Teamsters