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NS implementing appointment system for container drop-offs from Sept. 1 Norfolk Southern believes a mandatory reservation system for trucking companies bringing containers into its terminals will improve fluidity and prevent congestion from building. NS implementing appointment system for container drop-offs from Sept. 1 Journal of Commerce

NS implementing reservation system for container drop-offs from Sept. 4 Norfolk Southern believes a mandatory reservation system for trucking companies bringing containers into its terminals will improve fluidity and prevent congestion from building. NS implementing reservation system for container drop-offs from Sept. 4 Journal of Commerce

Trans-Atlantic ocean carriers make rare surcharge moves to bolster rates The attempts to raise prices on the westbound trade lane come as the shadow of potential labor disruption looms at ports along the US East and Gulf coasts. Trans-Atlantic ocean carriers make rare surcharge moves to bolster rates Journal of Commerce

Hub Group regains rail share, while Schneider’s Q2 volume stays flat While intermodal demand is not strong in the eastern US, there is surging demand in Southern California that could result in providers levying peak season surcharges on some shippers. Hub Group regains rail share, while Schneider’s Q2 volume stays flat Journal of Commerce

Matson’s expedited China business fuels Q2 earnings gains Matson’s second quarter financial rose well above both last year and the consensus estimate as shippers looked to its expedited ocean services for relief from high air cargo rates. Matson’s expedited China business fuels Q2 earnings gains Journal of Commerce

Decades on, ‘supply chain visibility’ remains a work in progress Many tools tend to focus on providing visibility centered around the “planned” supply chain, but perhaps what the industry needs is a shift in mindset that puts greater attention on exceptions, writes analyst Lars Jensen. Decades on, ‘supply chain visibility’ remains a work in progress […]

US LTL carriers gaining shipments despite ‘soft’ freight demand Large LTL trucking companies including XPO, Saia, ODFL and Knight-Swift are increasing volumes by diversifying and going deeper into shipper supply chains as they add customers. US LTL carriers gaining shipments despite ‘soft’ freight demand Journal of Commerce

Overbookings, service changes roil India-US East Coast loads: forwarders With major liners on the trade lane reporting full ships over the last few weeks, incidents of cargo rolling have been more pervasive, forwarders say. Overbookings, service changes roil India-US East Coast loads: forwarders Journal of Commerce

Disruptions, tight capacity boost quarterly MPV sentiment index The latest iteration of the multipurpose sentiment index reveals short-term optimism and little relief in sight for longer-term capacity pressures. Disruptions, tight capacity boost quarterly MPV sentiment index Journal of Commerce

Maersk hikes full-year profit forecast by billion, ups volume outlook Despite reporting lukewarm second-quarter results, the carrier is expecting disrupted supply chains and strong demand to boost its annual financial result. Maersk hikes full-year profit forecast by billion, ups volume outlook Journal of Commerce