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Shipping Officials: Supply Chain Equipped to Deal With Attacks
The world’s critical shipping lanes are facing a group of modern-day “Barbary pirates” with the recent violence in the Red Sea, according to Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel.
Leading Container Maker Sees Profit Jump in Hydrogen Business
China International Marine Containers Group, the world’s biggest manufacturer of shipping containers, is seeing a surge in revenues from its hydrogen business, a good sign for the fuel.
February 8, 2024Maersk Warns of Slowdown Once Freight Boost Fades
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S shares plunged after the company said it expects renewed gloom in the industry this year when the current boost to freight rates from the Red Sea conflict evaporates.
Trucking Executives Cite Opportunities for AI Adoption
LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence promises to unlock greater efficiency in the freight transportation industry, but implementing AI functions is not without its challenges.
ArcBest Reports 31% Earnings Gain Despite Revenue Drop
ArcBest Corp. experienced a 30.7% increase in earnings despite a decline in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 6.
Reefer Unit Powers Carrier Global to 55.6% Q4 Profit Hike
Profits at Carrier Global jumped 55.6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter on the back of higher refrigeration unit sales and improved operating margins.
XPO Reports Revenue and Earnings Gains for Q4
XPO Inc. reported a year-over-year increase in revenue and earnings despite an overall softer freight environment during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company announced Feb. 7.
US House to Debate Water Permitting Bill
House Republican leaders indicated that as early as the week of Feb. 12, the GOP-led Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act would reach the floor of the chamber.
Werner Enterprises Reports Revenue, Profit Decline for Q4
Werner Enterprises reported a drop in revenue and earnings year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company detailed Feb. 6.
San Clemente Landslide Forces San Diego Rail to Halt Again
Freight trains to and from the Port of San Diego were suspended again the night of Feb. 6 by a slow-moving landslide that threatens the tracks at San Clemente, Calif.