Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) blamed rising U.S. inflation in part on the largest ocean shipping companies, calling the anti-competitive nature of the industry the root cause of soaring prices to transport goods around the global economy.
March 25, 2022Logistics News
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
Warren Says Ocean Freight Alliances Add to Inflation
USPS Doubles EV Order From Oshkosh
The U.S. Postal Service announced March 24 it ordered more than 10,000 new electric delivery trucks, up from the 5,000 the agency had initially planned to purchase.
March 24, 2022Truckstop Introduces Load Booking Mobile App
Freight management company Truckstop.com announced March 24 that it will launch a mobile app to connect carriers with loads.
March 24, 2022White House to Seek Infrastructure, Freight Boost in FY23 Budget
WASHINGTON The Biden White House intends to seek a boost in funding for infrastructure programs and freight-related grants in its upcoming budget request to Congress.
March 24, 2022Granting Relief: How Ports Are Managing the Movement of Goods
Executive Director of the Port of Long Beach, Mario Cordero, joins TT's Dan Ronan to discuss his current outlook on port operations, the fate of the proposed container dwell time fee, and what the planned $450 million in grants from USDOT means for U.S. ports.
March 24, 2022Pacific, Atlantic Coast Ports Post Strong Volumes in February
Another month, another all-time monthly record at the Port of Los Angeles, the nations busiest port facility.
March 24, 2022Lockdowns Hinder Operations at Key Chinese Ports
Congestion in the key Chinese ports of Shenzhen and Hong Kong due to COVID-19 lockdowns has risen to the highest level in five months, posing possible delays to goods heading to the U.S. this summer.
March 24, 2022TCA Discusses Leadership Transition, Presents Awards at Annual Conference
LAS VEGAS The Truckload Carriers Association moved forward with its leadership transition and recognized fleets efforts to provide a better workplace experience for their drivers at the groups annual conference, convened March 19-22.
March 23, 2022Senate Committee Approves Ocean Shipping Reform Act
WASHINGTON 簫 A U.S. Senate panel easily approved legislation meant to facilitate the flow of freight at the countrys ports.
March 22, 2022Canadian Pacific Reaches Deal With Union to End Stoppage
Canadian Pacific Railway said it will resume normal operations after it agreed to work with an arbitrator on a contract for 3,000 workers, ending a two-day work stoppage.
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