OOIDA joins lawsuit against EPA truck emissions standard Rule would require growing switch to zero-emission vehicles. June 18, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Rule would require growing switch to zero-emission vehicles.Read More
Korber hires Blue Yonder exec to lead supply chain software business Auriemma to lead group that provides OMS, WMS, LMS, TMS software platforms. June 13, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Auriemma to lead group that provides OMS, WMS, LMS, TMS software platforms.Read More
Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Helicopter raid on MSC Aries in wake of Israel-Palestine violence could affect oil prices, shipping routes, and energy security April 15, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Helicopter raid on MSC Aries in wake of Israel-Palestine violence could affect oil prices, shipping routes, and energy securityRead More
Transportation industry groups push back on new White House labor standard IANA, ATA support Congressional “resolution of disapproval” of ruling that would classify more independent contractors as full employees March 7, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments IANA, ATA support Congressional “resolution of disapproval” of ruling that would classify more independent contractors as full employeesRead More
Rail unions cheer whistleblower-protection deal with Norfolk Southern Agreement comes one year after derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio January 29, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Agreement comes one year after derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OhioRead More
New York City may regulate e-bikes to improve delivery traffic, battery safety Mayor proposes “Department of Sustainable Delivery” with oversight of the e-bikes, mopeds, and cargo bikes used for parcel deliveries January 26, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Mayor proposes “Department of Sustainable Delivery” with oversight of the e-bikes, mopeds, and cargo bikes used for parcel deliveriesRead More
APM Terminals plans to build $500 million container terminal near Port of New Orleans Deal with Plaquemines Port offers 200-acre site on the Mississippi River, with option to expand to 900 acres. January 12, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Deal with Plaquemines Port offers 200-acre site on the Mississippi River, with option to expand to 900 acres.Read More
Forward Air sells its final mile division to Hub Group for $262 million Deal makes Hub Group the fourth-largest, North American final mile player in the big & bulky freight space behind RXO, Pilot, and JBHunt. December 21, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Deal makes Hub Group the fourth-largest, North American final mile player in the heavier freight space behind RXO, Pilot, and JBHunt.Read More
Freight rail groups push Feds to reopen Texas-Mexico border crossings AAR and IANA acknowledge ongoing immigration issues, but decry freight delays December 19, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments AAR and IANA acknowledge ongoing immigration issues, but decry freight delaysRead More
Freight exec Brad Jacobs turns sights on building products distribution sector Industry is prime for consolidation because it generates billions in annual revenue, but is highly fragmented and lacks modern tech, investor says December 11, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Industry is prime for consolidation because it generates billions in annual revenue, but is highly fragmented and lacks modern tech, investor saysRead More