European port, landside congestion sapping tight ro/ro capacity Crowded terminals and a truck driver shortage in Europe and the Mediterranean are increasing landside delays and driving some shippers to consider calling secondary ports. European port, landside congestion sapping tight ro/ro capacity Journal of Commerce
Read More →Aging roads, drivers weigh on US heavy-haul trucking amid booming demand
on October 23, 2023in Industry News
Aging roads, drivers weigh on US heavy-haul trucking amid booming demand As US project cargo demand — and cargoes themselves — grow, heavy-haul trucking carriers are struggling with permitting delays, infrastructure complications and a rapidly aging work force. Aging roads, drivers weigh on US heavy-haul trucking amid booming demand Journal of Commerce
Read More →Trans-Pac ships tapping Lazaro Cardenas amid Panama draft limits
on October 23, 2023in Industry News
Trans-Pac ships tapping Lazaro Cardenas amid Panama draft limits Mexico’s second largest port is being added as regular and irregular call to trans-Pacific services due to draft restrictions and increasing availability of intermodal rail. Trans-Pac ships tapping Lazaro Cardenas amid Panama draft limits Journal of Commerce
Read More →Rotterdam container volume decline continues through Q3
on October 23, 2023in Industry News
Rotterdam container volume decline continues through Q3 A weak regional economy in which increasing demand for services is cutting into consumer goods spending, high inflation and rising geopolitical tensions are dragging on containerized trade through Europe’s largest port. Rotterdam container volume decline continues through Q3 Journal of Commerce
Read More →Hapag-Lloyd enters Brazil feeder market amid cabotage deregulation
on October 20, 2023in Industry News
Hapag-Lloyd enters Brazil feeder market amid cabotage deregulation Forwarders in Brazil say Hapag-Lloyd’s entrance into the feeder market through a joint venture will inject competition amid an easing of the country’s cabotage rules. Hapag-Lloyd enters Brazil feeder market amid cabotage deregulation Journal of Commerce
Read More →Carrier, broker failures solidifying US truckload spot pricing floor
on October 20, 2023in Industry News
Carrier, broker failures solidifying US truckload spot pricing floor US truckload shippers are showing more “sensitivity” to supply and service issues, supporting a new spot market pricing floor but not giving rates much lift, according to trucking and logistics executives. Carrier, broker failures solidifying US truckload spot pricing floor Journal of Commerce
Read More →US Court of Appeals probes FMC fact-finding in Evergreen detention case
on October 20, 2023in Industry News
US Court of Appeals probes FMC fact-finding in Evergreen detention case The case of TCW Trucking v. Evergreen could set a precedent for whether the US Federal Maritime Commission can penalize ocean carriers for charging detention and demurrage fees during weekends and holidays when a port is closed. US Court of Appeals probes FMC fact-finding […]
Read More →Export rebound, manufacturing imports keeping Gulf Coast volumes afloat
on October 20, 2023in Industry News
Export rebound, manufacturing imports keeping Gulf Coast volumes afloat Amid a down year overall, Gulf Coast port volumes are holding up thanks to petrochemical exports, as well as growing imports related to energy projects and specialized manufacturing in the region. Export rebound, manufacturing imports keeping Gulf Coast volumes afloat Journal of Commerce
Read More →Lawsuit from former CEO prompts Slync bankruptcy filing
on October 19, 2023in Industry News
Lawsuit from former CEO prompts Slync bankruptcy filing The company will sell its technology and shut operations, deciding it could not grow its business while paying the legal fees of ousted CEO Chris Kirchner. Lawsuit from former CEO prompts Slync bankruptcy filing Journal of Commerce
Read More →Transfix defies down market to raise $40 million for truckload brokerage
on October 19, 2023in Industry News
Transfix defies down market to raise million for truckload brokerage Transfix’s investment being announced on the same day Convoy told employees it was winding down operations highlights some of the differences between members of a group broadly defined as “digital brokers.” Transfix defies down market to raise million for truckload brokerage Journal of Commerce
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