Convoy promises on-time truckload deliveries with new guaranteed product Targeting industrial and retail shippers that need expensive expedited services to meet stringent on-time metrics, freight broker Convoy is offering a product that guarantees shipments will be delivered within a pre-determined 30-minute window. Convoy promises on-time truckload deliveries with new guaranteed product Journal of Commerce
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on August 10, 2023in Industry News
Hapag-Lloyd, HMM predict H2 demand pickup amid faltering profits
on August 10, 2023in Industry News
Hapag-Lloyd, HMM predict H2 demand pickup amid faltering profits The first half results of Hapag-Lloyd and HMM mirror those reported by their peers, with earnings severely challenged by the rapidly normalizing market. Hapag-Lloyd, HMM predict H2 demand pickup amid faltering profits Journal of Commerce
Read More →Parish lawsuit won’t derail new terminal project: Port NOLA CEO
on August 9, 2023in Industry News
Parish lawsuit won’t derail new terminal project: Port NOLA CEO A district attorney for the parish that would be home to the proposed new Louisiana International Terminal alleges the Port of New Orleans has no legal basis to operate there. Parish lawsuit won’t derail new terminal project: Port NOLA CEO Journal of Commerce
Read More →LTL carrier Yellow reports $70m H1 loss after shutting down
on August 9, 2023in Industry News
LTL carrier Yellow reports m H1 loss after shutting down Yellow lost money in its last six months as shippers moved freight elsewhere and non-operating expenses, including debt payments and interest, consumed shrinking operating profits. LTL carrier Yellow reports m H1 loss after shutting down Journal of Commerce
Read More →Ongoing office worker contract talks the lynchpin to West Coast labor peace
on August 9, 2023in Industry News
Ongoing office worker contract talks the lynchpin to West Coast labor peace Negotiators for shipping lines and office workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach report that progress is being made in the ILWU Local 63 Office Clerical Unit (OCU) contract negotiations, but the two sides have work to do on the issues of wages, pension benefits […]
Read More →Ongoing office worker contract lynchpin to West Coast labor peace
on August 9, 2023in Industry News
Ongoing office worker contract lynchpin to West Coast labor peace Negotiators for shipping lines and office workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach report that progress is being made in the ILWU Local 63 Office Clerical Unit (OCU) contract negotiations, but the two sides have work to do on the issues of wages, pension benefits and technology. […]
Read More →Hapag-Lloyd’s steel-floor container aims to mitigate growing global pest infestations
on August 9, 2023in Industry News
Hapag-Lloyd’s steel-floor container aims to mitigate growing global pest infestations The Hamburg-based carrier is testing a prototype container with a steel floor that is easier to repair and clean than traditional wooden floors, decreasing the chance of cargo contamination, particularly invasive pests. Hapag-Lloyd’s steel-floor container aims to mitigate growing global pest infestations Journal of Commerce
Read More →Falling air cargo rates remain elevated despite supply-demand imbalance
on August 9, 2023in Industry News
Falling air cargo rates remain elevated despite supply-demand imbalance Spot rates have fallen significantly over the past year, but there is still some way to go before prices are back to 2019 levels. Falling air cargo rates remain elevated despite supply-demand imbalance Journal of Commerce
Read More →Revamped Southeast chassis pool to charge ‘penalty fee’ to unregistered users
on August 8, 2023in Industry News
Revamped Southeast chassis pool to charge ‘penalty fee’ to unregistered users Consolidated Chassis Management is asking cargo owners to encourage their trucking partners to sign up for the South Atlantic Chassis Pool (SACP) 3.0 before it launches in October. Revamped Southeast chassis pool to charge ‘penalty fee’ to unregistered users Journal of Commerce
Read More →Robust Asia–Med demand continues to outpace North Europe growth
on August 8, 2023in Industry News
Robust Asia–Med demand continues to outpace North Europe growth Despite unfavourable comparisons with last year, volume between Asia and the Mediterranean has surpassed that recorded in pre-pandemic 2019. Robust Asia–Med demand continues to outpace North Europe growth Journal of Commerce
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