Port Houston officials say continuous training and early preparation allow the port to restore operations after hurricanes.
Nine Florida ports and one in Georgia remained closed Thursday in the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
Nationwide tender rejections are already above 5%.
The stress on Florida’s fuel supply chain is rapidly intensifying as Hurricane Milton closes in on the state’s central-west coast.
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Union Pacific is seeking to bring operations back to normal at two of its California subdivisions that were hit by Tropical Storm Hilary.
Union Pacific’s Mojave and Yuma subdivisions are out of service due to high waters and mud over the tracks caused by Tropical Storm Hilary; electrical outages at some terminals are also impacting operations.
At the turn of the 20th century, Galveston, Texas, was a powerhouse in the maritime shipping industry and one of the wealthiest cities in the country.
Hurricane relief trucking is filled with chaos and disruptions to normal operations and requires specialists that can handle the massive surges and lack of forward planning.
Hurricane Ida is about to hit. Emergency relief will not be far behind. Read tips about trucking into a hurricane relief effort.
FreightWaves meteorologist Nick Austin and Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels urge the industry to hunker down in August and September — hurricane season’s peak months.
Truckers don’t have to get burned by summer heat waves if they and their carriers keep their cool and prepare.
Also on the podcast, host John Kingston talks about one of the final “return to normal” numbers being achieved in oil markets.
Korby Keeney discusses how shippers navigate extreme weather events.
It’s hurricane season in the U.S. and typhoon season in Asia. Planes on the ground are vulnerable. United Airlines and Hong Kong International Airport reveal their playbooks for securing parked planes.
Hurricane Laura slams the Gulf Coast, affecting freight markets. Plus, iconic retail brands may declare bankruptcy by year’s end, game-changing sales call role-playing strategies and so much more!
Union Pacific reports serious damage to its tracks near Lake Charles after Hurricane Laura pushed across Louisiana.
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Another massive weekly gain in outbound tender load volumes The freight markets continue to accelerate with outbound tender volumes climbing another 7.4% week over week. This has continued to keep truckload capacity tight and it is showing in spot market rates along with a power rating of 85 out of 100 for carriers in the […]
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a pair of potential hurricanes have the Gulf Coast in their sights early next week. Plus, carriers continue to hold all the cards when it comes to rate negotiations, and Amazon charts a new path for merchants.
