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Expected growth in air, ocean volume ‘a silver lining’: Kuehne + Nagel Demand that began to build at the end of last year spilled into the first quarter and K+N says its forward bookings indicate the positive volume development will continue as the year progresses. Expected growth in air, ocean volume ‘a silver lining’: Kuehne […]

Visibility providers attack persistent gaps in intermodal rail milestones Shippers have long struggled to get direct access to rail milestone data that matches the depth and accuracy of ocean visibility markers. Visibility providers attack persistent gaps in intermodal rail milestones Journal of Commerce

HHLA grows European network with stake in Austrian inland logistics provider The road and rail portfolio of Roland Spedition will add 130,000 TEUs of annual volume to HHLA and connect ports in Northern Europe with the eastern Mediterranean. HHLA grows European network with stake in Austrian inland logistics provider Journal of Commerce

Maersk boosts Europe loop appeal for Indian shippers to build market share The carrier has revamped its ME2 string connecting West India to North Europe, offering expanded port coverage and faster transits. Maersk boosts Europe loop appeal for Indian shippers to build market share Journal of Commerce

More ex-Yellow LTL terminals reopen under new ownership amid capacity boost XPO, Estes and Saia are starting to reopen terminals they acquired from bankrupt Yellow, adding to LTL trucking capacity as they pursue new business. More ex-Yellow LTL terminals reopen under new ownership amid capacity boost Journal of Commerce

Ocean carriers push Panama Canal to mitigate climate effect on water levels While ship transits have increased in the short term, the canal needs to start long-term planning for how to address low water levels, ocean carriers say. Ocean carriers push Panama Canal to mitigate climate effect on water levels Journal of Commerce

Industry must prioritize service, labor and sell benefits to shareholders: CSX CEO CSX chief Joe Hinrichs, speaking at the Georgia International Trade Conference, backed the value of intermodal and labor, two things under attack in recent years from activist investors more concerned with competitive margins and other financial metrics. Industry must prioritize service, labor and […]

Rising China-ECSA trade leads carriers to revamp services amid surging rates The burgeoning market opportunities have carrier Pacific International Lines to expand its presence in South America with the planned launch this year of eight country offices in the region. Rising China-ECSA trade leads carriers to revamp services amid surging rates Journal of Commerce

Warehousing demand in Southern California lagging import surge, for now Warehouse vacancy rates are still rising in Southern California due to what Prologis says is a long correction, but a wave of imports may change that. Warehousing demand in Southern California lagging import surge, for now Journal of Commerce

Norfolk Southern makes final push to thwart activist investor The railroad and Ancora Holdings have been trading barbs ahead of a May 9 vote by shareholders that could see Ancora oust the railroad’s top executives. Norfolk Southern makes final push to thwart activist investor Journal of Commerce