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Visibility platform GoComet: Norfolk-area ports gained most from Baltimore port closure
The port at Norfolk, Virginia, has benefited more than any other port from the closing of the Port of Baltimore after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, according to visibility platform GoComet.
American Shipper
Xeneta finds supply chain diversions fuel spike in carbon emissions
American Shipper
Gulf Coast ports report cargo volume surge in March
Container News
Legal issues
Peloton: Flexport wrongly charged millions in detention, demurrage fees
Peloton filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission alleging that Flexport’s practices cost the fitness company millions of dollars in unreasonable detention and demurrage charges.
Company Earnings
Hub Group sees Q1 revenue fall 13% year over year to $999M
Container Shipping
Baltimore bridge collapse: Fourth victim recovered, FBI boards cargo ship
Container Shipping
Port of LA opens promenade to connect community to waterfront
American Shipper Infographics
Infographics
Weekly NTI Update: May 13, 2024
The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.
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Air Cargo
Amazon hires ATSG to fly 10 Boeing 767 freighters
Amazon has deepened its relationship with Air Transport Services Group, agreeing to lease at least 10 widebody freighters for five years in exchange for rights to increase its ownership stake.
Air Cargo
Icelandic cargo airline Bluebird Nordic shuts down
Bluebird Nordic had ambitious growth plans a year ago. Now the cargo airline is out of business.
Air Cargo
Air Canada abandons plans for two Boeing 767 converted freighters
Air Canada said Thursday it changed its mind about investing in two widebody freighters and will rely on its growing passenger fleet to increase cargo capacity.
Air Cargo
Labor actions drag Lufthansa Cargo to first-quarter loss
Lufthansa’s freighter division faced external headwinds and rising costs that impaired its growth during the first quarter.
Air Cargo
Cargo IT meltdown hits Air France-KLM earnings
Geopolitics and internal operating challenges prevented Air France-KLM from generating more cargo revenue during the first quarter, when the freight economy improved.
Air Cargo
Inflation tempers Cargojet’s outlook despite Q1 volume growth
Modest growth in domestic e-commerce volumes plus improved aircraft utilization from network rebalancing helped Canadian airline Cargojet further stabilize performance during the first quarter, setting the table for growth this […]
Trade Compliance
American Shipper
How China skirts tariffs into the US
Chinese trade flow into Mexico is helping to build up the latter’s manufacturing capabilities, which is a long-term positive for the U.S.
Legal issues
Seized fake sports rings would be worth $2.7M if genuine, CBP says
Air Cargo
TSA rule change provides regulatory relief to air logistics providers
Maritime
The Houthis sank a ship. But their attacks may be less disruptive for now
Infrastructure
Autonomous Freight
Could autonomous trucks help save the planet?
The potential energy and environmental gains from autonomous trucking are laid out in a new white paper from Aurora Innovation.
Infrastructure
Switcheroo: EV Realty secures electricity before launching charging sites
Infrastructure
DOT launches mapping project to guide government spending on freight
Shipping + Maritime
Maritime
Ship we don’t talk about — contracts edition
Shippers should lock in certainty with airtight ocean carrier contracts that ward off surcharges.
Shipper's Perspective
Sponsored Insights
Delta Cargo’s DeliverDirect offers ‘e-commerce delivery at the speed of flight’
DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and related sectors.
Shippers Perspective
What it takes to streamline shipping operations and control costs
Air Cargo
Company Earnings
Expeditors reports both air and ocean tonnage up for first time since ’21
Expeditors recorded year-on-year gains in tonnage for both airfreight and ocean freight for the first time in more than two years.
Air Cargo
GlobalX Airlines delivers Haiti relief supplies after airport reopens
Fuel
Fuel News
Diesel takes another hit and may be driving down broader oil market
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell for the fifth straight week.
Fuel News
Diesel benchmark down again as signs point to loosening of inventories
Fuel News
With oil market stabilizing, diesel benchmark down for third straight week
Rail
Legal issues
Federal lawsuit claims CSX violated FMLA anti-retaliation provisions
A federal lawsuit alleges CSX inflated the amount of time employees were charged for taking leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, punished workers for taking the leave, and terminated or suspended over 100 employees for allegedly taking FMLA leave fraudulently.
Railroad
Canada’s labor board delays start of potential CN, CPKC rail strike
Federal officials have pushed back a potential CN and CPKC rail worker strike in order to review whether a work stoppage would jeopardize Canadians’ health and safety.
Railroad
Minnesota DOT announces $9.6M in funding for freight rail projects
About $10 million in Minnesota Department of Transportation grants will support 11 freight rail projects, making the state more competitive in the global and national economy, officials said.
Railroad
Norfolk Southern management fends off board takeover by Ancora
Activist investor Ancora elected three members to the Norfolk Southern board, failing to oust CEO Alan Shaw. An Ancora official says “passive investors” are to blame if safety issues recur.
Railroad
RailState raises $4M to expand network, leverage AI for rail industry
RailState’s new $4 million investment will be used for the strategic expansion of the company’s network coverage, including along the U.S.-Mexico border, and product investments to provide customers with accurate, real-time rail network information.
Railroad
As Norfolk Southern battle nears climax,
STB head Oberman backs management
Late in the game, the head of the Surface Transportation Board is speaking out against replacing Norfolk Southern management, suggesting the effort threatens the U.S. rail network.
Truck Driver Issues
Truck transportation jobs break 6-month string of gains with slight loss
Truck transportation jobs posted a small decline in April after six straight months of relatively minor gains.
Intermodal
Loose truckload market pressures intermodal volume in Eastern corridors
In competitive lanes, loads shift from rail to road.
Railroad
Teamsters Canada seeks strike authorization vote by CN, CPKC train crews
After five months of discussions, Teamsters Canada voted to strike at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The strike could start as early as May 22, after a mandatory 21-day mediation period.
Railroad
Gulf & Atlantic Railways rebrands as Pinsly Railroad Co.
Gulf & Atlantic Railways LLC announced on Wednesday that it is rebranding as Pinsly Railroad Co. The name change comes after the October 2023 acquisition of Pioneer Valley Railroad, the final railroad company owned by Pinsly.
FreightWaves News
Trucking Regulation
House, Senate lawmakers introduce road-crash victim bill
An eight-year quest by a parent of two truck-crash victims has cleared a major hurdle with legislation introduced to create a victim-advocate position in the federal government.
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Trump vows to abolish EV mandates; EVs at diesel prices; Kindness for Truckers – WTT
Borderlands: Mexico
Borderlands Mexico: Tractor-trailer thefts in Mexico totaled 153 in April
Sponsored Insights
NEXT Trucking releases expert tools to tackle supply chain complexity
Infographics
FreightWaves Infographics: One long trip: XPO driver achieves 4M accident-free miles
Electric Trucks
Can wireless charging lower cost of EV fleets? Purdue researchers hope so
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
How a cargo theft ring in California is keeping shippers on edge – WTT
Technology
FreightTech Friday: FreightVana debuts fleet payment card; tech earnings in
Trucking
More EBITDA losses at Uber Freight but Ron touts brokerage-TMS integration
Logistics
