The decline of ocean container rates on the critical Asia-U.S. route is unstoppable amid President Trump’s economic war on China and reset of global trade policy, says analyst Xeneta.
A new Union Pacific service is raising the stakes for intermodal traffic moving from southern California ports to Chicago.
Georgia ports moved the most containers in a year since 2022.
Maersk revised its full-year forecast upward on “resilient demand”
Reducing waste and improving visibility is paramount in produce cold chain shipping.
The recent storm of trade news failed to move the needle for trans-Pacific container rates.
Two companies behind the containership involved in the deadly 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse are suing the ship’s builder.
Matson said earnings were weaker as trade and tariff volatility hit volumes on China routes.
The government of Panama is going to court to challenge Chinese operating contracts for two ports adjacent to the Panama Canal, potentially setting up a bid by a U.S. conglomerate.
Let’s be clear—manual dispatch boards, whiteboards in the shop, and scribbled notes on the back of receipts don’t cut it anymore. Not if you’re serious about running a field-based operation that’s efficient, accountable, and scalable. Whether you’re managing roadside service trucks, mobile technicians, or heavy equipment repairs, the right field service management (FSM) software will […]
Let’s set the record straight—bookkeeping is not some behind-the-scenes admin task you push off until tax season. In trucking, your books are your compass. Without clean, organized, and trucking-specific financials, you’re not just driving blind—you’re making decisions that could sink your business. I’ve seen too many good carriers fall apart not because of bad freight, […]
The former U.S. regulator for ocean shipping has exchanged the American flag for a lobbyist’s briefcase.
When revenue stalls, most small carriers think: “I need another truck.” That logic is broken. Adding trucks before dialing in your business model just multiplies your problems—fuel, repairs, insurance, compliance, and payroll. A small operation with 1 to 3 trucks should be profitable before it ever considers scaling up. Let’s make this clear: if you’re […]
Liner operator CMA CGM said it is interested in buying CK Huchison’s global marine terminals.
The Port of Los Angeles is poised to reap the benefits of Union Pacific’s acquisition of Norfolk Southern, its top executive says.
Let’s clear this up: your back office isn’t an office. It’s the system you build to make decisions, protect your money, and stay on the road legally. It doesn’t need to be big—but it does need to be tight. The three main roles of your back office are: If your current setup involves a legal […]
When you’re out running loads in the dead of night, your dash cam doesn’t get to sleep. It’s still working. Still recording. Still protecting your business. And if you’re relying on a camera that can’t see clearly after sunset, you’ve got a weak link in your operation. Accidents don’t check the clock. Most incidents—whether it’s […]
CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest ocean container carrier, said profits fell in the second quarter as trade disputes hit U.S. imports from China.
Freight rates on U.S. ocean trade routes hold steady as shippers and carriers wait out trade talks, tariff deadlines.
Introduction: The Gearshift That Sparked a Divide There’s an unspoken line drawn in the dirt at every truck stop in America: those who drive automatics, and those who swear by a stick. It sounds like a preference—but it runs deeper. One side sees convenience, consistency, and progress. The other sees lost skill, lazy entry, and […]
