Monthly Archives for July 2018

More CSX intermodal changes to test shippers, Harrison’s legacy   Although CSX’s new CEO is a disciple of the late, great E. Hunter Harrision’s precision railroading, there are reasons shippers should look for a softer approach to their concerns. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. CSX Transportation in the April-June period may have hit its best quarterly operating […]

Trans-Atlantic carriers cut services as US-EU trade growth slows   Although trade tensions between the US and the EU and their impact have been muted so far in 2018, as trade stakeholders know that could change dramatically, and quickly. (Above: A container ship approaches the Port of New York and New Jersey as another ship […]

Asia-Europe spot rate strength builds ahead of peak season However, the rising spot rate, while encouraging for ocean carriers as peak season approaches, has not – so far – refuted a perennial concern regarding rates and the second half of the year. (Above: Rotterdam port.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com Container shipping lines struggling to reverse losses […]

India truckers' strike over diesel costs delays northwest freight As in Brazil, a segment of India’s truck sector is protesting a rise in diesel prices, and the truckers argue India’s government can take steps to strengthen their business model. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. A nationwide, indefinite strike by a section of Indian truck operators, which entered […]

Seahawk – a case study in complex, import project cargo logistics A move of three unassembled air cooling condensers to three different construction sites added layers of complexity to an international logistics solution. Photo credit: Seahawk Logitech. US project cargo importers face a rising tide of pressures today, ranging from fuel surcharges and congested ports […]

APL adds to carrier jostle for industry blockchain platform   APL’s blockchain aims to include a range of container shipping processes, with an example of the platform’s utility being the elimination of the redundancy, needless rekeying, and back-and-forth of one essential task. (Above: An APL ship at the Port of Oakland.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. APL […]

Record volume at Antwerp port sends delay warning It is another bad news, good news statistic for Antwerp (above) and Rotterdam. The bad: an intermodal operator has warned that barge congestion is already causing delays of up to 36 hours at Antwerp and 72 hours at Rotterdam. The good: container volume growth continues to shine. […]

US Southwest chassis pool gets regulatory approval Savannah (above) has room for chassis – considerable room. Photo credit: Ari Ashe. The Federal Maritime Commission has approved an application to create a Southern States Chassis Pool, covering terminals in six states and opening up the possibility of nearly 10,000 additional chassis to efficiently move containers increasingly […]

Cosco cargo moving slowly via US ports post-cyber attack As Cosco continues to guide its customers through e-mail transmissions for the booking of cargo, there was good news on Wednesday. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. Terminal operators at a half-dozen North American ports said Wednesday they are processing documentation and delivery orders from Cosco Shipping vessels more […]

Log-Net scores win but IP software battle continues LOG-NET’s $14.4 million jury verdict provides hope to small logistics providers seeking to defend their proprietary value added, but the case also serves as a note of caution for smaller, growing tech companies. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. A decision Friday by a US District Court jury to award […]