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US DOT data-sharing initiative on cargo visibility gaining momentum The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program offers a free view of supply-demand data across several metrics to help make transportation management decisions easier for US supply chain stakeholders. US DOT data-sharing initiative on cargo visibility gaining momentum Journal of Commerce

ODFL Q4 operating data underscores softness in US LTL trucking market The second-largest US LTL provider saw daily shipments increase less than 1% year over year in November, signaling continued softness in underlying LTL demand as the post-Yellow market settles. ODFL Q4 operating data underscores softness in US LTL trucking market Journal of Commerce

Nestlé inks deals with carriers to move volume via green transport services The world’s largest food and beverage company is the latest shipper to sign on to emissions-cutting services, committing half its global shipping volume to premium green products offered by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and CMA CGM. Nestlé inks deals with carriers to move volume via […]

MSC bid for French forwarder extends carrier’s recent buying spree There has been no sign of a slowdown in the carrier’s acquisition activities as it uses its cash-rich position to expand footprints in key port and logistics markets. MSC bid for French forwarder extends carrier’s recent buying spree Journal of Commerce

Congressmen push FMC to form national advisory committee on port matters With shippers already having a say in regulation and policy, two House members are urging maritime regulators to give marine terminal operators and public port authorities a seat at the table. Congressmen push FMC to form national advisory committee on port matters Journal of […]

GPA lines up final funding for Northeast Georgia inland rail terminal The Blue Ridge Connector will have 18,000 feet of working track and an annual lift capacity of up to 200,000 containers while providing shippers with an all-rail service from Savannah. GPA lines up final funding for Northeast Georgia inland rail terminal Journal of Commerce

Xotta appointed Vancouver port chief as ambitious expansion plans loom The long-time Vancouver Fraser Port Authority executive has helped to lead the port’s gateway infrastructure program to develop road and rail projects designed to facilitate cargo movement. Xotta appointed Vancouver port chief as ambitious expansion plans loom Journal of Commerce

Big US LTL carriers reap lion’s share of Yellow terminals in auction XPO, Estes, Saia and R+L collectively put up more than 80% of the $1.9 billion bid for terminals of bankrupt LTL provider Yellow, while more sites, including some major facilities, have yet to be auctioned.  Big US LTL carriers reap lion’s share of […]

Shippers weigh costly routing changes against possibility of East Coast strike Shippers who have built East and Gulf coast routings into their supply chains are taking no chances, raising the need for contingency plans in discussions with carriers and NVOs ahead of 2024 contract renewals. Shippers weigh costly routing changes against possibility of East Coast […]

Southern California agency to unilaterally develop emissions cut rules at rail yards The South Coast Air Quality Management District says it will create rules to reduce emissions at Southern California rail yards because Union Pacific insists on including public financing as a precondition for participating in the more collaborative MOU process. Southern California agency to […]