Hurricane Francine, which made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, did not cause widespread disruptions to local ports.
Ports along the Gulf Coast are assessing damage after Hurricane Francine smashed into Louisiana on Wednesday evening.
A life-threatening storm surge and extreme winds are expected to batter the Louisiana coast Wednesday as Hurricane Francine makes landfall.
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday as a hurricane, bringing a life-threatening storm surge with it.
At Uber Freight’s Deliver conference, its founder and CEO announced same day and scheduled deliveries offerings, advanced tech features and said the company has reached $20 billion in freight under management.
Weather forecasting agency AccuWeather is reducing its projected number of named storms during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season following an “unusual” August with low tropical activity.
Portex founder Brittany Ennix explains how logistics technology should be built for SMB shippers.
U.S. and Guatemalan authorities say they have dismantled a human smuggling enterprise in Guatemala responsible for the deaths of 53 migrants in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio in 2022.
Pilot Air Freight, an international freight shipping and logistics company, will pay $400,000 to settle a 2019 disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Gerald Ditz, who goes by Jerry, and Michael Alaniz, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in a stolen watch scheme.
Importers are moving goods ahead of a possible longshore strike, fueling an August surge.
After roaring into Florida Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane, Tropical Storm Debby is crawling up the East Coast.
Hurricane Debby slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 1 storm on Monday, causing flooding as it makes its way toward the East Coast.
A federal lawsuit filed against the owners and operators of a cargo ship that sank off the Georgia coast in 2019 has been dismissed at the request of Glynn County.
Thin margins and unpredictable risks are the norm, and trucking companies are increasingly turning to captive insurance plans to address those challenges.
The Port of Long Beach received a $7.875 million grant for its data system, which port leaders say will help speed cargo deliveries across the country.
It took only nine days for airfreight to return to normal following the CrowdStrike Windows outage on July 19, according to data from Xeneta.
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by nonprofit Environment California accuses the Port of Los Angeles of violating the Clean Water Act.
Fleet fintech provider Coast lists a number of initiatives under its product road map.
A massive technology outage Friday morning caused widespread disruptions across industries around the globe, but it’s mostly business as usual at America’s ports.
NullShip Shipping Solutions claims to sell U.S. Postal Service and UPS labels at a steep discount but sold clients counterfeit postal labels, costing one person thousands of dollars in lost goods.
This week: p44 offers eBOLs on all LTL shipments, ODeX moves into Singapore, Goodyear offers Tires-as-a-Service and AutoScheduler.AI raises funds.
Northbound looks to expand its product development after raising $1.4 million in funds.
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association urges transportation companies to assess the risks posed by third parties with access to sensitive data and take action to remediate those hazards.
A grand jury indicted Kirill Gordei, a Belarus citizen who lives in Florida and is president of Apelsin Logistics, on charges related to smuggling advanced scientific technology to Russia.
Samsara’s chief product officer explains the importance of building strong partnerships with customers to lay the groundwork for future solutions.
Nearly $2 billion from the U.S. Department of Transportation will go toward transportation and supply chain projects nationwide.
A federal lawsuit filed in 2022 over the capsized Golden Ray cargo ship, which sank off the coast of Georgia with nearly 4,200 vehicles on board, has been settled.
Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation have launched a subscription program making it easier for carriers in the Uber Freight network to invest in autonomous assets.
This week: Verified Carrier discusses its unique way of vetting carriers, Vecna Robotics closes its Series C, Truckstop vets industry pets and Nvidia has a new offering for industry tech providers.
Samsara preps for its community event Beyond to teach leaders how to leverage data to gain insight on their operations and foster success.
Carver Maritime, a shipping company in Charleston, South Carolina, filed a federal lawsuit against the owners and managers of MSC Michigan VII, which lost control on June 5 on the Cooper River.
Semantic Visions’ Environmental, Social and Governance Index uses natural language processing to analyze media and evaluate companies’ sustainability, ethics and compliance.
Ship Angel announced its recent raise and new products at Plug and Play’s Silicon Valley Summit.
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association urges the transportation industry to protect sensitive info by learning how to secure APIs.
OneRail has launched a solution to address in-transit problems that lead to lost inventory.
In this edition: Hurricane season is anticipated to be one for the books this year, and cross-border heats up in Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas seized more than $5.4 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of papayas.
This year’s hurricane season is expected to be more active than normal, and the Texas coast is forecasted to be at risk for a multitude of severe weather.
Uber Freight has officially entered its managed transportation era.
The U.S. Postal Service will pause some modernization projects for the rest of the year amid “confusion” about the agency’s Delivering for America plan.
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were awarded a total of $112 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund maintenance and repair projects.
Almost two months after colliding with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the MV Dali was hauled away from the site Monday.
This week, FreightVana offers a Visa card to its carrier network, SPS Commerce makes an acquisition and we review Symbotic’s Q1 results in the robotics space.
Peloton filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission alleging that Flexport’s practices cost the fitness company millions of dollars in unreasonable detention and demurrage charges.
Recovery crews have found the body of the sixth and final person who died in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, as crews plan to remove a large section of the wreckage.
AI software provider Paxafe looks to continue its strategic partnership strategy while expanding globally and building its sales team.
C.H. Robinson says it is using sophisticated AI tools to automate responses to emailed quote requests for thousands of customers.
Delivery company DHL will pay $8.7 million to settle a class race discrimination lawsuit alleging that the company assigned Black workers to more dangerous routes than white workers.
Eliminating fragmentation in the supply chain is necessary for a resilient future, but it takes powerful collaboration between platforms.
In this edition of FreighTech Friday, Loadsure explains the risk of moving goods throughout Europe, and Kinaxis shares a report on shippers that are slow to react to supply chain disruptions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized some 2,300 baby and children’s products from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
In this white paper, Einride compares the three most talked-about alternatives to diesel – battery electric, HVO biofuel, and hydrogen fuel cell – based on four essential factors for long-term viability.
Join FreightWaves and Flock Freight on Tuesday, May 7 at 2pm ET for a compelling webinar with Chris Pickett, Chief Strategy Officer at Flock Freight, and Grace Sharkey, Staff Writer at FreightWaves.
Analysts said Shein could help Flexport get a boost in volume and revenue that the firm has seen decreasing throughout the freight recession.
Join FreightWaves and Einride for a live webinar on Tuesday, May 14 at 2pm ET. The session will also be recorded for on-demand viewing.
Drones offer various inventory management solutions, including audits, cycle counting and stock taking.
We may be months away from a national market shift, but the time to start planning for it is now.
Stord’s purchase of ProPack Logistics grows the company’s fulfillment centers to 1.6 million square feet.
Xeneta data reveals that ocean spot rates have not reacted significantly to the Baltimore bridge collapse, despite the disruption to supply chains on the East Coast.
Uber Freight has brought on talent with decades of experience from C.H. Robinson, Amazon and Walmart.
Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the companies that own and manage the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, want a federal court to limit their liability in the deadly disaster.
New technology and processes in supply chains have helped make the industry more resilient — but not enough to withstand every possible disruption.
Divers recovered the bodies of two men who died when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship crashed into it.
“The whole bridge just fell down!” an officer said on an emergency call as authorities raced to close the Francis Scott Key Bridge just before it was struck by a container ship.
Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Dali, a Singapore-flagged ship, smashed into the bridge.
Venture Global LNG is building a large fleet of liquefied natural gas-powered vessels, amid numerous legal fights.
A study by last-mile solutions provider OneRail addresses retailers’ concerns about diversifying delivery networks and highlights strategies such as leveraging technology for strategic planning.
Descartes’ monthly report shows strong February container imports, but March and April volumes appear less certain.
Transfix’s new feature aims to streamline logistics for small and midsize businesses by addressing manual processes and securing competitive rates, in line with an integrated marketplace approach.
Houthis, the Lunar New Year, drought in the Panama Canal, an impending potential strike and the upcoming election mean rough seas in 2024. Here’s how shippers can protect themselves.
Seattle-based OpenTug says it serviced over 3 million tons of marine cargo across 25,000 miles of U.S. marine highways in 2023.
In this edition: East Coast ports take center stage, demurrage charges get a hike, and another acquisition is complete.
Isometric Technologies announced the winners of its third annual service excellence awards.
Documentation and fintech platform ODeX conducted a survey assessing the maritime industry’s views on digital documentation in ocean shipping.
A new report from venture capital firm UP.Partners takes a look at the impact of the freight recession and new developments in the industry.
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Angela Chao, CEO of global shipping firm Foremost Group and Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, died in a car accident.
Despite concerns about the impact of international tensions on global trade, shipyards are flooded with orders.
Uber Freight plans to make its API publicly available for scheduling in the second half of the year.
FreightWaves’ monthly State of Freight webinar series returns on Wednesday, February 21 at 2pm ET. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from FreightWaves’ Founder and CEO, Craig Fuller, and Head of Freight Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland.
This feature empowers GoodShip’s shippers to craft personalized constraints, aligning with supply chain goals for optimal, strategic procurement decisions.
Lunar New Year and the Suez Canal conflict are having a significant effect on supply chains.
Mexico’s Isthmus of Tehuantepec rail corridor could complement container movements along the Panama Canal.
As many are predicting another shift in the second half of the year, the co-founder of Sifted has advice for both carriers and shippers moving into 2024.
Shippers’ mood has been buoyed by positive economic prospects for the U.S., while brokers and carriers are encouraged by a possible market shift.
At the big National Retail Federation meeting in New York, a daylong discussion on supply chains looked back on the craziness and ahead to a bold future.
Join FreightWaves for a webinar on Thursday, January 18 at 10am ET where Craig Fuller, FreightWaves’ founder and CEO, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence, will discuss their outlook for Q1’s transportation market.
With the year coming to an end, columnist Bart De Muynck reflects on 2023 and the new year ahead.
The Shipping Act of 1984 changed the game for shippers and carriers.
In this edition: 2024 predictions coming in hot; new TRAC Market Dashboard debuts; and TFI is on the prowl again.
Join FreightWaves for a webinar on Thursday, December 14 at 2pm ET where Craig Fuller, FreightWaves’ founder and CEO, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence, will discuss a first look at 2024.
Echo Global Logistics’ EchoShip platform is transforming the partial truckload shipping landscape, offering unparalleled efficiency and cost-effectiveness for shippers and carriers.
A flashback article from the archives of American Shipper highlights unique insurance claims.
Shippers have rebounded in Q4 2023 to once again be the most positive segment. Carriers and brokers have lost some of the steam that led to relative optimism in Q3.
“There is no good lane or bad lane or good deadhead or bad deadhead. There is only a focus on what is a good route for the driver to maximize their profitability,” says aifleet co-founder and CEO Marc El Khoury.
“AI-powered insights help customers take informed action, like seeking alternative suppliers, tracing their raw materials, identifying potential geographic concentrations and targeting risky supplier networks,” says Altana Technologies’ Amy Morgan.
Loadsmart CEO Felipe Capella said there’s “massive value potential for the whole freight industry” by applying computer vision technology.
In an article published in 1981 in American Shipper magazine, a Bethlehem Shipyard case focuses attention on a maritime problem as old as the “master’s gratuity,” according to a former company official who was charged with bribery at the time.
