CSX Corp. today reported fourth-quarter 2024 operating income of $1.11 billion that fell compared to $1.32 billion in the prior year period. Revenue totaled $3.54 billion for the quarter, off 4% year over year as declines in fuel surcharge and coal revenue offset higher pricing, merchandise volume and volume growth in intermodal. Net income was […]
Union Pacific reported profit 7% higher from a year ago, as rail freight volumes gained and operating margin improved.
An investigation by the United States trade representative found evidence of wide-ranging plans by China that have helped it dominate the global ocean shipping and shipbuilding industries.
There are no major bottlenecks for North American container port drayage and rail ramps, according to ITS Logistics’ January U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index.
Louis Sola has been designated by President Donald Trump as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Sola, a Republican, has served as an FMC commissioner since 2019 when he was nominated during the first Trump administration. The FMC is an independent federal agency responsible for regulating international ocean commerce as it relates to U.S. interests. […]
Weaker container rates for Asia-U.S. volumes could give way to increases, but that depends on carriers’ plans in the coming weeks, said analyst Freightos.
Houthi rebels said they will end attacks on Israel and on merchant shipping in the Red Sea in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The International Longshoremen’s Association expects to shortly take the next steps toward ratifying a new contract with East and Gulf Coast port employers. Union leadership will be scheduling meetings “in the next few weeks” with ILA wage scale delegates to review the tentative agreement with terminal operators and ocean carriers of the United States Maritime […]
Intermodal volumes boosted weekly U.S. rail traffic even as overall carloads slipped compared to the same week in 2024.
Washington added China’s Cosco shipping line and two of its largest shipbuilders to a blacklist of companies it said were directly tied to the People’s Republic of China military apparatus.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, raising questions as to when major container lines will return to the Red Sea.
“In mature markets like the U.S., data accuracy and completeness are critical to building trust and delivering value,” said Shippeo co-founder Lucien Besse.
Container rates from Asia to the United States are in a holding pattern after an East Coast longshore strike was averted.
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as chief financial officer at the busiest U.S. container port.
CMA CGM is adding a call in Salerno, Italy, on its service linking the Mediterranean and North America.
China’s largest ocean carrier forecast record profits as Red Sea disruptions helped keep freight rates high.
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the public-private Louisiana International Terminal project $1 million toward its Sustainability Management Plan.
Container volumes through U.S. gateway are forecast to stay ahead of year-ago levels, according to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker.
French carrier CMA CGM rolled out three peak season surcharges for U.S.-bound containers.
Sixteen Republicans have signed on to a bill that would pave the way for soon-to-be President Donald Trump to put the Panama Canal back under U.S. control.
