Coronavirus Freight Industry

A look into the quantity of freight transported between North American borders last year.

2020 US rail traffic has declined due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

Trailer Bridge’s Indie Bollman describes the company’s efforts to remain engaged with staff and provide opportunities for growth amid a restricted work environment.

FreightWaves partnered with Redwood Logistics to assess the current state of the manufacturing industry and assess where it is headed in the new year.

The railroads say they are ensuring their networks keep running as coronavirus cases surge in the Midwest. Meanwhile, union members want the railroads to be more consistent in their responses to the pandemic.

CDC data show transportation workers can be at increased risk for infection.

Pfizer is laying the logistics groundwork for what is considered the largest-ever vaccine distribution campaign.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic for a Phase 4 COVID relief bill signed by the end of the year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the transportation sector is back on the rise.

The U.S. is experiencing an import surge.

A new supply chain is emerging. Here’s a dive into supply chain recovery and adaptation, pre- and post-COVID.

Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.

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Mullen presided over rollouts of HOS, Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Emergency exemption for all of U.S. extended through September 14.

Logistics providers are worried that new emergency measures to combat a COVID resurgence in Victoria, Australia, will hamstring deliveries of imports and exports.

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Trade has been destabilized by the pandemic. Can trade credit insurance help de-risk trade to a degree and help solidify supply chains?

OOIDA warns suspending federal excise tax would hit Highway Trust Fund.

Trump opposed CARES Act loan in May unless agency raised rates it charged Amazon