Boeing

Aircraft to be converted to freighters over three years

The Washington state port is retooling to handle bigger ships and heavier cargo. The transformation includes a large-scale mixed-use development featuring housing, hotels and office space.

While transportation was not a front-of-the-ticket issue for politicians in the midterm elections, FreightWaves Managing Editor Brain Straight reported on some significant developments when it came to funding.

Boeing predicts a positive growth in international air cargo volumes over 2018, with volumes spiking during the festive winter season when businesses rush to put products on the shelves ahead of the consumer shopping spree.

Tariffs cause an early boost in California ports, auto industry leaders warn Trump of tariff consequences, and more in Today’s Pickup.

Boeing 777 Freighter is one of the most sought-after cargo flights in recent history, with DHL Express and Qatar Airways finalizing orders at the Farnborough Air Show today.

Autonomous vehicle execs want you to know self-driving cars are very, very safe; China’s economic growth slows; Elon Musk talks about Tesla’s push to 5,000 Model 3s weekly; American oil bound for China needs to find new markets; DHL orders 14 Boeing 777s.

Transport stocks excluding bulk maritime carriers largely unaffected by tariffs; Port of LA getting new container terminal; Boeing and Ford threatened by Chinese tariffs; new autonomous shipping joint venture announced; commercial driving schools see low enrollment; a guide to Tesla’s guidance.

Last-mile delivery might get very interesting very soon. Boeing has unveiled a prototype “unmanned electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV) prototype” capable of hauling 500 pounds.