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Business, Logistics, Breaking News

Truck Tonnage Rises 3.8% in 2022

Truck tonnage rose 3.8% in 2022 compared with 2021, posting the highest year-over-year gain in four years despite modest December results, American Trucking Associations reported.

January 25, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Fresh Fragility in Global Trade Set to Be Revealed in 2023

Since 2020, a pandemic-fueled supply crunch, Russia’s war with Ukraine, and a deepening rift in the U.S.-China trade relationship have hammered home the idea that the world needs more resilient trade networks.

January 3, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Coast Guard Faults Pilot in Chesapeake Bay Ship Grounding

A Coast Guard investigation into the grounding in March of a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay faulted the pilot tasked with helping the ship navigate the waterway.

December 7, 2022
Government, Business

Decline in Demand to Affect Trucking Freight, Economists Say

The upcoming retail holiday season is likely to see slower sales below the surging pace of 2021 as the U.S. economy’s pace of growth slows to a much lower level, which will have an impact on the amount of freight shipped by trucking.

September 12, 2022
Government

Wisconsin, Minnesota Governors Seek Grant to Rebuild Twin Ports Bridge

The governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin have teamed to seek $889.5 million in federal infrastructure funds on a joint project to rebuild the John A. Blatnik Bridge.

August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Container Freight Rates Set to Rise on More China Lockdowns

The number of containerships waiting off Qingdao, one of China’s biggest ports, is continuing to rise as the country doubles down on its COVID Zero policy, adding more delays to a strained global supply chain.

March 14, 2022
Business, Logistics

Freight Costs Expected to Remain High in 2022

Elevated freight rates are likely to remain through much of this year because of market turmoil, according to experts.

January 20, 2022
Business, Logistics

Truck Tonnage in December Increases 1.4% Year-Over-Year

Truck tonnage in December rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4% compared with the same month in 2020 — the fourth consecutive year-over-year gain and the highest measurement since March, American Trucking Associations announced.

January 19, 2022
Business, Top 100

Central Freight Lines Shuts Down After Nearly a Century in Business

Central Freight Lines is ceasing operations after nearly a century in business, according to reports Dec. 11.

December 13, 2021
Technology

How Reimagining Your Full-Service Lease Can Save You Millions

Separating a FSL can save between 15%-25% in operating cash. Why give away cash that you will never get back? Scrutinizing every detail of your fleet’s lease structure is key. This report takes a close look at further FSL limitations. Download now! 

October 1, 2021