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3PLs Make Debut on Global Freight 50
While the worst of the global supply chain snarls brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic now appear to be in the rearview mirror, its still not business as usual for international freight.
November 30, 2022A Clouded Outlook for Global Freight
Describing global supply chains as volatile for the last two years is an understatement. Glimmers of hope are emerging, but anxiety grows over whether freight volumes can maintain traction amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.
November 4, 2022German Government Settles Internal Dispute Over Port Stake Sale to China
The German government is close to reaching a compromise over a disputed sale of a stake in a Hamburg container terminal to Chinas state-owned shipping conglomerate Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.
October 25, 2022Alabama Port Study Highlights Growth, Economic Impact
The Alabama State Port Authority has released a new study showing significant growth in jobs, tax revenue and general economic impact since 2019, underscoring the ports place as a major economic driver in the state.
October 24, 2022CSX Q3 Profit Up 15% as Railroad Hauls 2% More Freight
CSX Corp. delivered 15% more profit in the third quarter as it handled 2% more freight and worked to eliminate the delays shippers have been complaining about for months.
October 21, 2022UPS Aircraft Mechanics Ratify Labor Contract
Aircraft mechanics at UPS Inc. voted to ratify a labor contract extension that will give them a 3.3% hike in pay annually for three years, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Oct. 18.
October 19, 2022California Ports Reveal Surge in Harmful Emissions in 2021
California port officials announced an unprecedented increase in harmful emissions last year. Although the increase in pollution was substantial, officials said emissions are still much lower than levels in the mid-2000s.
October 18, 2022Truckers Win Over BNSF in Case Regarding Illinois Biometrics Law
In what is believed to be the first jury verdict related to Illinois strict biometrics privacy law, a $228 million judgment has been entered against BNSF Railway in a class-action lawsuit over the railroads collection of fingerprint data.
October 17, 2022Maersk Expands Green Fleet With $1 Billion Order for Vessels
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, one of the worlds largest oil consumers, ordered six large containerships that can sail on green methanol as part of the transport giants plan to become carbon neutral.
October 5, 2022