Supply chain disruption
- Chart of the Week
No disaster relief for spot rates
Carriers and brokers tend to have the weather on a TV somewhere in their facilities throughout hurricane season because of the dramatic impacts storms can…
Read More » - Weather and Critical Events
Supply chain effects from Hurricane Ian could linger for weeks
Hurricane Ian could slash the flow of Florida products to companies and consumers in the United States and abroad.
Read More » - Infographics
Daily Infographic: 4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act could impact supply chains
The Inflation Reduction Act and supply chains
Read More » - Equipment
Class 8 bookings rebound in August as OEMs crack open orderbooks
Truck manufacturers began to fill build slots for the first quarter of 2023 in August but pent-up demand for equipment remains unstated.
Read More » - American Shipper
Australian airports face more cargo delays as dnata strike looms
(UPDATED: Lufthansa announced Sept. 12 that it finalized a contract with pilots that will carry through the end of June 2023. And dnata announced Sept.…
Read More » - Electric Trucks
Truck Tech: Summer ACTs edition
Lego bricks can help explain a lot of things, including a very messy supply chain. Penske Truck Leasing's Paul Rosa got creative .
Read More » - Air Cargo
Typhoon pauses air, ocean freight in Hong Kong, South China
A severe typhoon is headed for the South China region, forcing airlines and ports to take precautions and adjust schedules.
Read More » - News
Trailer replacement cycle stretched further as July orders drop
When the 2023 orderbooks for trailers finally open, the suppressed booking numbers will flip in a hurry, but that isn’t happening yet.
Read More » - News
Daimler Truck improves top and bottom lines in Q2
Daimler Truck posted improved revenue and income in Q2 but expressed full-year concerns because of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Read More » - Regulatory Agencies
Fertilizer shippers seek carrier reforms to address supply chain snags
Fertilizer shippers push for transportation reforms to help products compete amid ongoing supply chain disruption.
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