The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council and Transportation Security Council, in conjunction with the FBI, has developed Fleet CyWatch to help fleets protect themselves against cyberattacks.
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing $1.6 billion to drive construction of 65 miles of new southern border walling, and $1.9 billion for Coast Guard recapitalization to “secure maritime borders and approaches.”
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen discussed with Canadian Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale how their countries can expand preclearance to facilitate lawful trade and travel across the northern border.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association had requested the exemption from the electronic logging device mandate for small trucking businesses with “exemplary” safety records back in November.
The Boston Consulting Group named seven areas where liner carriers need to focus their efforts and investment to meet challenges from non-asset-based digitally-focused companies and technology-first freight forwarders.
Automotive cybersecurity is even more critical in the era of connected vehicles. Trillium has finally delivered a solution that’s unhackable… so far.
It wasn’t that long ago that many analysts believed the demise of Blackberry was close at hand. They were so wrong.
A former Canadian prime minister, former Mexican commerce secretary, and former U.S. ambassador to Mexico said during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that Washington should recognize the benefits the U.S. has gained from the trade deal.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the World Trade Organization rules are not keeping China in check, and the United States should not have supported China’s 2001 entry into the WTO.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s post-9/11 supply chain security program is ready for an update, but the industry has remained concerned about implementing changes.
Singapore-based blockchain startup LALA World has confirmed a joint development project with Bermuda-based cybersecurity firm, Verifiable Identity-Based Encryption (VIBE), to secure its blockchain-enabled banking system.
Mexico’s ambassador to the United States told CBS News there is a 50% chance that the end result of NAFTA negotiations will be termination of the trade pact.
With millions of commercial vehicles now running electronic logging devices (ELD), concerns have been raised about cyber attacks. That concern is leading to more interest in cyber insurance policies.
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) received grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for port security upgrades at Baltimore’s public marine terminals.
This afternoon FedEx announced its Q2 earnings for fiscal year 2018, which exceeded analyst expectations. FedEx cited higher base rates, volume growth, and cheap fuel as factors in the company’s performance.
With the evolution of trucks into computers on wheels, cybersecurity becomes more of an issue. Autonomous trucks are especially an attractive target for the hacking community.
Last-minute efforts to delay or stop the electronic logging device rule (ELD) are continuing, but it may be too little, too late unless President Donald Trump throws a Hail Mary.
Anheuser-Busch’s private fleet is among the leaders in the country when it comes to efforts to cut carbon emissions through alternative fuel use. The company is taking another step, announcing it has reserved 40 Tesla Semi electric tractors.
The Danish shipping giant is beefing up its cyber security, automation and big data analytics by hiring “world-class talent” for its India-based digital technology center, according to local media outlet The Hindu.
Despite significant investment in supply chain and logistics technology firms, venture capitalists say a divide remains between investors and the industry when it comes to understanding how shipping works, what needs fixing and where it can be disrupted.
