Sponsors, Logo Revealed for 2016 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Help Inc., Velociti, U.S. Legal Services, SmartDrive and Trucker Path will be key sponsors for 2016 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, American Trucking Associations announced May 26.
May 27, 2016Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Ocean Carriers, Six Ports Reach Deal on Container Weight Procedures
Container carriers that belong to the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association trade group and six ports have announced the first united approach to meeting new international freight weight requirements that take effect July 1.
May 20, 2016Container Shipping Firms' Costs Soar on New Fuel Rules, New Report Shows
COPENHAGEN — Container shipping firms' annual costs have risen by a total $500 million due to new sulfur emissions regulations that have forced vessels to use higher-cost fuel, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said in a May 19 report.
May 19, 2016As Freight Railroads Cut Spending, Manufacturers Take Hit
For more than a year now, prolonged downturns in the coal, oil and steel industries have meant much less traffic on freight railroads.
May 16, 2016XPO Rebuffs Meeting Unions on Complaints
The Teamsters union and European labor representatives last week tried, but failed, to force a meeting with XPO Logistics Inc. CEO Bradley Jacobs to discuss union issues.
May 16, 2016European Logistics Operators Deutsche Post, DSV Boost First-Quarter Results
Two European logistics operators with a U.S. presence have reported higher first-quarter earnings by raising profit margins on businesses such as small parcels and ocean freight.
May 13, 2016Hapag-Lloyd, Five Asian Liners Form New Shipping Alliance
Hapag-Lloyd AG, Germany’s top container shipping line, and five Asian carriers will form a new vessel-sharing alliance to take on bigger rivals amid a glut in capacity that’s depressed freight rates.
May 13, 2016Consumer Comfort Drops to Five-Month Low on Economic Views
Consumer confidence fell last week to a five-month low as Americans became more downbeat about the economy, Bloomberg Consumer Comfort data showed May 12.
May 12, 2016XPO Rebuffs Teamsters Effort to Press US, Global Union Issues
The Teamsters and European labor representatives attempted to force a meeting with XPO Logistics CEO Bradley Jacobs to discuss union issues but were rebuffed by the company at its annual meeting.
May 11, 2016Registration Opens for National Student Technician Competition
Registration is now open for the 2016 TMC FutureTech National Student Technician Competition.
May 11, 2016