Ben Meyer
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American Shipper
Commentary: Uncertainty, tariffs likely to continue
For many people, myself included, the holidays are a time for reflection and looking ahead at what’s to come. And although I tend to think…
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Cost, operational challenges hinder port automation
The port sector has been much slower to adopt automation programs than comparable industries, according to a new report from McKinsey & Co.
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XPO lowers 2019 earnings expectations
Stock in the roll-up trucking and third-party logistics provider has lost nearly half its value in the fourth quarter of 2018.
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FedEx stock tumbles after rating downgrade
Bank of America Merrill Lynch said it dropped the parcel carrier’s rating due to the “surprising” departure of the Express segment’s CEO.
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project44 acquires visibility provider GateHouse Logistics
The combined product offering will become “the first truly global visibility platform” and the largest across North America and Europe, according to the companies.
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Belgian newspaper reports Antwerp pilots walked off job
At least 30 containerships were left waiting to berth, according to an account from The Brussels Times.
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Commentary: It only takes one
Is CMA CGM’s decision to lower Asia-Europe freight rates the first domino to fall in a new race to the bottom?
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Class 8 truck orders continue at record pace
Robust demand growth has carriers scrambling to get enough trucks on the road, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence.
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Long Beach volumes slip for second straight month
Container throughput at the Southern California port slid another 1.9 percent year-over-year in August after falling 4.4 percent in July.
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