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Airfreight
Global airfreight remained weak in May, but second-half bottoming may be at hand
Airfreight volumes worldwide remained weak in May. However, there may be modestly brighter skies ahead in the second-half of 2019
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Container
Ocean Rate Report: U.S. soybean sales could bolster dry bulk
Dry bulk shipping could be a winner following the ceasefire in the trade war between the U.S. and China.
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Driver issues
Today’s pickup: Get your AOBRD upgrades in order; Indian-Americans are raking it in
FMCSA head advises firms to get a move on in shift from AOBRD to ELD. Ford enters healthcare transport market;…
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Airfreight
U.S. and China to resume trade talks
The U.S. and China habve agreed to resume trade talks, a break in the nearly 2-month stalemate which has affected…
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Economics
Q&A: Economist talks tariff effects on trucking, rail and shipping
Top transportation economist Paul Bingham goes in-depth on trade war freight consequences, both pro and con.
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News
Burnley: Virtually no shot at federal transportation funding bill before election
Federal transport spending bill by Election Day? Forget it, former DOT secretary says
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News
Today’s Pickup: U.S. and Canada to expand pre-clearance to cargo
President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau agree to implement agreement that has the potential to speed up the flow of…
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News
President Trump opens door for future tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President suggests he’s willing to impose levies on Canada and Mexico during appearance with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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News
Today’s pickup: Microgrids to play key role in EV scalability; 3PL winnowing to come not from digital disruption
Microgrids may become an essential part of the scalability of elec
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Business
President Trump cancels Mexico tariffs, makes immigration deal
President Donald Trump said he has called off plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting on Friday night that the…
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