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Aggressive trans-Pac blank sailings likely through Lunar New Year amid freight downtown: sources For importers and forwarders, the blank sailings mean the resulting schedule disruptions and “rolling” of cargo they are already experiencing at Asian load ports will force them to book more of their cargo with carriers they can count on to maintain schedule […]

Aggressive trans-Pac blank sailings likely through Lunar New Year amid freight downturn: sources For importers and forwarders, the blank sailings mean the resulting schedule disruptions and “rolling” of cargo they are already experiencing at Asian load ports will force them to book more of their cargo with carriers they can count on to maintain schedule […]

Inland23: Pandemic yields rise in US truckload thefts Solar panels and energy drinks are among the top targeted goods for truckload theft, with major markets like Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago particularly ripe for those crimes. Inland23: Pandemic yields rise in US truckload thefts Journal of Commerce

First green shipping corridor will connect Shanghai with Southern California Los Angeles, Long Beach and Shanghai will work with ocean carriers and an organization of cities committed to emissions reductions to develop the first-ever green shipping corridor along one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. First green shipping corridor will connect Shanghai with […]

Uncertain US shippers shifting freight, altering inventory strategies The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index indicates retail shippers with “tremendous” inventories on hand are likely to move more small shipments as the holidays approach. Uncertain US shippers shifting freight, altering inventory strategies Journal of Commerce

Sourcing shift causes surge in South American logistics investment New forwarding and ocean services are being added to South American trade lanes as service providers move to capture rising trade growth in the region. Sourcing shift causes surge in South American logistics investment Journal of Commerce

CSX, NS Gulf Coast rail upgrade deal with Amtrak receives federal funding The U.S. Department of Transportation will back improvements along tracks that span the ports of Mobile and New Orleans to allow freight and passenger service to coexist. CSX, NS Gulf Coast rail upgrade deal with Amtrak receives federal funding Journal of Commerce

CSX, NS Gulf Coast rail deal with Amtrak receives federal funding The U.S. Department of Transportation will back improvements along tracks that span the ports of Mobile and New Orleans to allow freight and passenger service to coexist. CSX, NS Gulf Coast rail deal with Amtrak receives federal funding Journal of Commerce

New ZIM service takes advantage of Savannah’s expanding cold storage network Savannah attracted the new service due to its growing third-party logistics network and proximity to East Coast and Midwest markets, allowing for quicker and fresher imports. New ZIM service takes advantage of Savannah’s expanding cold storage network Journal of Commerce

US LTL shippers still juggling carriers, freight in wake of Yellow’s demise Less-than-truckload freight once hauled by Yellow is being redistributed among other carriers in waves as shippers shop for the best fit in price, capacity, technology and service. US LTL shippers still juggling carriers, freight in wake of Yellow’s demise Journal of Commerce