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Norfolk Southern to Pay $310M Settlement Following East Palestine Derailment
Norfolk Southern Railway Company is set to pay a $310 million settlement following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February
May 29, 20243 min read
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Maritime Risks: The Rapidly Evolving Challenges for the Shipping Industry
The maritime industry is witnessing an unprecedented shift in the nature of risks it faces. The global flow of trade, an essential component
May 29, 20243 min read
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The Vital Role of Air Carriers and Logistics Specialists in Humanitarian Aid
Air carriers and logistics specialists are becoming increasingly crucial in meeting the growing demand for humanitarian emergency response
May 28, 20243 min read
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Texas Ports Gear Up for a Predicted Above-Average 2024 Hurricane Season
As the 2024 hurricane season approaches, Texas ports are bracing for what meteorologists predict will be a particularly active year
May 28, 20243 min read
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US Port Volumes: Insights into Maritime Cargo Trends
The volume of containers handled at major US seaports offers a clear picture of the nation's economic health.
May 24, 20242 min read
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The World of Freight Carriers: Choosing the Right Option for Your Business
Freight carriers are the backbone of the logistics industry, ensuring goods move efficiently and safely from one location to another
May 24, 20244 min read
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Record Federal Funding Boosts Maintenance and Repair at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been awarded a combined $112 million in federal funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ma
May 23, 20243 min read
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How Supply Chains Leveraged FLOW After the Baltimore Bridge Incident
In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, key players in the supply chain industry turned to innovative solutions to mitigate disru
May 23, 20242 min read
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South Carolina Ports Authority Overcomes Software Issue
After facing a temporary setback due to software issues impacting a server, the South Carolina Ports Authority has successfully resumed oper
May 22, 20242 min read
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Record-Breaking Growth: Mexican Ports Experience Surge in Container Volumes
Mexico's maritime industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with seaports across the country achieving record-breaking container volume
May 22, 20242 min read
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East and Gulf Coast Port Labor Negotiations Looming
As the clock ticks closer to the expiration of the current labor contract covering port workers on the East and Gulf coasts, stakeholders br
May 21, 20242 min read
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Unveiling Insights into Peak Season Freight Orders: CNBC Supply Chain Survey Analysis
As the peak season approaches, the logistics industry eagerly anticipates the surge in freight orders, a harbinger of bustling activity and
May 21, 20242 min read
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Freight Procurement: Uber Freight's Latest Spot Market Solution
In a significant move aimed at transforming the landscape of freight procurement, Uber Freight has launched a new spot market solution as pa
May 20, 20242 min read
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Google Executive: Generative AI's Impact on Supply Chain and Customer Service
In a captivating presentation at Manhattan Associates' Momentum conference, Warren Barkley, head of product-Vertex AI, GenAI, and machine le
May 20, 20242 min read
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FedEx Freight Announces Closure of Seven Service Centers Nationwide
In a strategic move to adapt to the evolving landscape of the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, FedEx Freight, a unit of FedEx Corp.
May 17, 20242 min read
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Update on Port of Baltimore Operations: Temporary Channel Closure
As efforts continue to remove the DALI, the Port of Baltimore faces temporary disruptions in its operations
May 17, 20241 min read
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Biden Administration Boosts Tariffs on China-Made EVs, Batteries, and Semiconductors
In a significant move aimed at reshaping trade dynamics, the Biden administration recently announced a series of tariff increases on key goo
May 16, 20242 min read
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Surprising Strength of the Air Cargo Market in 2024
As the air cargo market continues to defy conventional expectations, industry professionals find themselves in a unique position of navigati
May 16, 20242 min read
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Amazon's Green Revolution: Deploying 50 Electric Trucks in California
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, Amazon has unveiled plans to introduce 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in California, marking
May 15, 20242 min read
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Trade Trends: Analyzing Port Volumes for Supply Chain Insights
Exploring demand patterns in the realm of supply chain management often involves examining port volumes, a key metric in assessing trade dyn
May 15, 20241 min read
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FreightWaves Webinar 2024 Market
In the ever-evolving landscape of the freight industry, 2024 promises to be a year marked by anticipation and strategic maneuvering as stake
May 14, 20242 min read
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Rail Freight Revolution: Elevating Safety and Service Quality to Attract Shippers
Railroad executives are setting their sights on enhancing safety and service quality to entice shippers to embrace rail transportation in 20
May 14, 20242 min read
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Supply Chain Challenges Amidst Political Uncertainty
As procurement and supply chain teams strategize for the year ahead and beyond, they find themselves closely monitoring political developmen
May 13, 20242 min read
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Market Risks in Supply Chain Management: Strategies for Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, the ability to anticipate and mitigate market risks is paramount to ensuring oper
May 13, 20242 min read
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