US surface transport navigates challenges of greener supply chain While no one knows the best solution to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by trucks and trains, several technologies are being tested to find the right answers. US surface transport navigates challenges of greener supply chain Journal of Commerce
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on October 6, 2023in Industry News
US warehouse boom continues with new Chicago, Dallas facilities
on October 6, 2023in Industry News
US warehouse boom continues with new Chicago, Dallas facilities Expansion moves by Lineage Logistics and Ryder System underscore continuing demand for warehousing and distribution space even in a period of low freight demand and slow economic growth. US warehouse boom continues with new Chicago, Dallas facilities Journal of Commerce
Read More →Solution to US rail demurrage question remains elusive
on October 6, 2023in Industry News
Solution to US rail demurrage question remains elusive The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission wants to thread the needle to find a way to address rail demurrage within the confines of the US Shipping Act, but it’s not an easy proposition. Solution to US rail demurrage question remains elusive Journal of Commerce
Read More →CMA CGM makes big investment in electric van JV with vehicle makers
on October 6, 2023in Industry News
CMA CGM makes big investment in electric van JV with vehicle makers While light commercial vehicles are not typically used on a large scale by the ocean carrier, it has a significant landside presence where the electric vehicles could be used to lower emissions. CMA CGM makes big investment in electric van JV with vehicle […]
Read More →IANA expo shone harsh light on recent rail failures: analyst
on October 6, 2023in Industry News
IANA expo shone harsh light on recent rail failures: analyst The tone of the recent event was “very dark,” writes analyst Ted Prince, who says the combination of a good economy but low volumes has created widespread confusion in the intermodal sector. IANA expo shone harsh light on recent rail failures: analyst Journal of Commerce
Read More →Rail dwells rising along West Coast amid shortage of available rail cars
on October 5, 2023in Industry News
Rail dwells rising along West Coast amid shortage of available rail cars Marine terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach and the Pacific Northwest are dealing with an increase in rail container dwell times due to an east-west imbalance in rail equipment that has worsened in recent weeks. Rail dwells rising along West Coast amid shortage […]
Read More →Maersk using self-driving trucks to move Houston-Oklahoma City freight
on October 5, 2023in Industry News
Maersk using self-driving trucks to move Houston-Oklahoma City freight The shipping giant is running four dry-van roundtrips each week on the roughly 400-mile route between the two cities. Maersk using self-driving trucks to move Houston-Oklahoma City freight Journal of Commerce
Read More →Seatrade plays service card in latest container ship order: analyst
on October 5, 2023in Industry News
Seatrade plays service card in latest container ship order: analyst The Benelux-based reefer owner/operator says its fast, dedicated and direct model trumps the transshipments, transit times and indirect costs of the major carriers. Seatrade plays service card in latest container ship order: analyst Journal of Commerce
Read More →Doubts growing over shipping’s readiness for Europe’s ETS carbon tax
on October 5, 2023in Industry News
Doubts growing over shipping’s readiness for Europe’s ETS carbon tax To comply with the European emissions trading system, ocean carriers will essentially need to become experts in carbon credit trading, on top of monitoring, verifying and reporting CO2 emissions. Doubts growing over shipping’s readiness for Europe’s ETS carbon tax Journal of Commerce
Read More →Union Pacific launches Mexico-Southeast service to meet growing demand
on October 4, 2023in Industry News
Union Pacific launches Mexico-Southeast service to meet growing demand While transit times are still in flux, UP believes service will take seven to eight days to Atlanta and an additional one or two days to Charlotte and South Florida. Union Pacific launches Mexico-Southeast service to meet growing demand Journal of Commerce
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