FreightWaves Classics articles look at various aspects of the transportation industry’s history.
1994: Those involved in response to the 600,000-gallon spill reflect on their efforts.
Imagine drowning in a flood of molasses that entombed you as it hardened. That’s what 21 people suffered in 1919 when the storage of molasses in Boston went awry.
NASA hauls the longest heavy cargo delivery; Reefers run food to the Bahamas; Submarine cables connect the Virgin Islands.
1971: Londoners are able to buy American melons for the first time after test shipments to the U.K. proved successful.
From tragedy to unprecedented feats, the Golden Gate Bridge is an important part of American history in freight, transportation and architecture.
We take a look back at the state-of-the-art technology that streamlined trucking in 1961.
1992: 2-D bar codes provide an almost infinite variety of codes, which could prove especially useful in international shipping.
As cars gained popularity, ships were converted and built specifically for transporting vehicles overseas.
So much of the history of the United States can be traced back to Route 66, including major growth in the trucking industry.
This year, FreightWaves Classics took a look back at some of history’s most interesting stories in freight, logistics and supply chains. These are the articles that readers found most engaging.
