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Warehousing demand in Southern California lagging import surge, for now
on April 19, 2024in Industry News
Warehousing demand in Southern California lagging import surge, for now Warehouse vacancy rates are still rising in Southern California due to what Prologis says is a long correction, but a wave of imports may change that. Warehousing demand in Southern California lagging import surge, for now Journal of Commerce
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on April 19, 2024in Industry News
Norfolk Southern makes final push to thwart activist investor The railroad and Ancora Holdings have been trading barbs ahead of a May 9 vote by shareholders that could see Ancora oust the railroad’s top executives. Norfolk Southern makes final push to thwart activist investor Journal of Commerce
Read More →Cautious shippers navigate post-pandemic landscape of visibility data tools
on April 19, 2024in Industry News
Cautious shippers navigate post-pandemic landscape of visibility data tools The primary dilemma for shippers is whether to source visibility data or applications from a standalone vendor or to expect it to be included in a bundle from a third-party logistics provider. Cautious shippers navigate post-pandemic landscape of visibility data tools Journal of Commerce
Read More →Supply-demand disruption continues to elevate South Asia air cargo rates
on April 19, 2024in Industry News
Supply-demand disruption continues to elevate South Asia air cargo rates Given the huge volumes involved in ocean freight, even a small percentage shift in transport mode from South Asia shippers is enough to keep air cargo demand and rates buoyant. Supply-demand disruption continues to elevate South Asia air cargo rates Journal of Commerce
Read More →Ocean carriers seek clarity on D&D billing to truckers under new FMC rules
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Ocean carriers seek clarity on D&D billing to truckers under new FMC rules The World Shipping Council said the Federal Maritime Commission’s new rule on detention and demurrage is creating “substantial confusion and uncertainty.” Ocean carriers seek clarity on D&D billing to truckers under new FMC rules Journal of Commerce
Read More →Shippers putting ‘greater-than-expected pressure’ on freight rates: Knight-Swift
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Shippers putting ‘greater-than-expected pressure’ on freight rates: Knight-Swift Knight-Swift and rival J.B. Hunt both say shippers are pushing hard for lower truckload and intermodal rates in service contracts as freight demand remains soft. Shippers putting ‘greater-than-expected pressure’ on freight rates: Knight-Swift Journal of Commerce
Read More →Penske AI tool aims to help shippers manage, benchmark private fleets
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Penske AI tool aims to help shippers manage, benchmark private fleets A machine learning-based platform will access data on more than 400,000 vehicles to help shippers evaluate the performance and cost of in-house trucking operations. Penske AI tool aims to help shippers manage, benchmark private fleets Journal of Commerce
Read More →Rotterdam edges rival Antwerp in long-awaited return to volume growth
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
Rotterdam edges rival Antwerp in long-awaited return to volume growth Rotterdam attributed its first quarter gains to recovering Asia imports in March and a jump in feeder traffic between the port and the Mediterranean linked to vessel diversions around southern Africa. Rotterdam edges rival Antwerp in long-awaited return to volume growth Journal of Commerce
Read More →WSC urges EU to enhance focus on shipping decarbonization after June elections
on April 18, 2024in Industry News
WSC urges EU to enhance focus on shipping decarbonization after June elections The World Shipping Council said in a new report it wants Brussels to design policy frameworks “that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy.” WSC urges EU to enhance focus on shipping decarbonization after June elections Journal of Commerce
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